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Jamey Stillings • Countdown Summit

An aerial perspective on renewable energy

In a series of stunning aerial photographs, Jamey Stillings presents his work documenting how renewable energy projects have shaped (and reshaped) the landscape -- from a solar plant in California to mining projects in the Atacama Desert of Chile.

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In a series of stunning aerial photographs, Jamey Stillings presents his work documenting how renewable energy projects have shaped (and reshaped) the landscape -- from a solar plant in California to mining projects in the Atacama Desert of Chile.

This talk was presented at an official TED conference.

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Jamey Stillings

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Jamey Stillings' multi-decade career spans documentary, fine art and commissioned work.

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