After a series of crises, from the economic to the pandemic, it is evident that humanity and its way of living on the planet need to be reflected upon. By engaging with the present and current developments, reflecting our relationship with society, the visual-research Human domination on Earth opens a dialogue and asks fundamental questions about the transformation we are living. The narrative portrays the contemporary landscape, the current transformation as the green-energy technological acceleration - which is leading the carbon intensive energy era to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future - and landscapes which are threatened by human actions while others are still protected thanks to those who have been fighting for a better environment.

PV Floating TechnologyFirst large-scale, alpine floating solar station in the world installed in December 2019 in the Swiss Alps. It produces 50% more power than similar projects built, promoting the development and testing of new technologies that will help reach the goals of Switzerland's 2050 green-energy strategy. — **PV Floating Technology**
First large-scale, alpine floating solar station in the world installed in December 2019 in the Swiss Alps. It produces 50% more power than similar projects built, promoting the development and testing of new technologies that will help reach the goals of Switzerland's 2050 green-energy strategy.

Wind EnergyOngoing wind-farm construction. Turbine on hybrid tower at hub heights of 98 metres built at an altitude of 2100 metres. — **Wind Energy**
Ongoing wind-farm construction. Turbine on hybrid tower at hub heights of 98 metres built at an altitude of 2100 metres.

Hydropower Plant, Toules ReservoirThe arch-type dam reservoir built in the Toules lake was completed in 1963. After the 1950s many countries started building arch-dams - even in places that weren’t ideal. It was an essential tool for the industrial revolution, specially for highly developed industrialized nations. — **Hydropower Plant, Toules Reservoir**
The arch-type dam reservoir built in the Toules lake was completed in 1963. After the 1950s many countries started building arch-dams - even in places that weren’t ideal. It was an essential tool for the industrial revolution, specially for highly developed industrialized nations.

Waste to Energy, Livio Vacchini The total amount of waste in Switzerland is around 6 million tons and is estimated to be about 729 kg/person a year. Around 50% of this waste is recycled and the rest is incinerated. The waste-to-energy plant located in Giubiasco, designed by the architect Livio Vacchini, can process 160,000 tons of waste annually and the heat produced in the furnaces by the combustion of waste is used to generate electrical energy. — **Waste to Energy, Livio Vacchini**
The total amount of waste in Switzerland is around 6 million tons and is estimated to be about 729 kg/person a year. Around 50% of this waste is recycled and the rest is incinerated. The waste-to-energy plant located in Giubiasco, designed by the architect Livio Vacchini, can process 160,000 tons of waste annually and the heat produced in the furnaces by the combustion of waste is used to generate electrical energy.

Breuil-Cervinia Natural landscape of Breuil-Cervinia lies at 2,006m above sea level, at the foot of the Matterhorn. A Ski Resort was built in this area in 1934 to turn it into a tourist destination with modern infrastructures. Cervinia became a field of architectural and engineering experimentation. — **Breuil-Cervinia**
Natural landscape of Breuil-Cervinia lies at 2,006m above sea level, at the foot of the Matterhorn. A Ski Resort was built in this area in 1934 to turn it into a tourist destination with modern infrastructures. Cervinia became a field of architectural and engineering experimentation.

Pinheiro BravoMaritime pine tree (Pinus pinaster Aktin) is the forest species most affected and decreased by wildfires caused by climate change in Portugal. — **Pinheiro Bravo**
Maritime pine tree (Pinus pinaster Aktin) is the forest species most affected and decreased by wildfires caused by climate change in Portugal.

River Sarine The river partly marks the region's linguistic border, separating French-speaking Switzerland in the west from German-speaking Switzerland in the east. The improper handling of 500 litres of flocculating chemical product by the Sewage Treatment Plant (STEP) has created a critical and unhealthy whitish-jelly colour in the river water. — **River Sarine**
The river partly marks the region's linguistic border, separating French-speaking Switzerland in the west from German-speaking Switzerland in the east. The improper handling of 500 litres of flocculating chemical product by the Sewage Treatment Plant (STEP) has created a critical and unhealthy whitish-jelly colour in the river water.

Solar Power Plant Energy Renewable energy solar panels built at hight-altitude. Photovoltaics were once used only in artificial satellites, in isolated places such as high mountain shelters or in devices that require small amounts of energy. In the last 15 years it has spread on a large scale. — **Solar Power Plant Energy**
Renewable energy solar panels built at hight-altitude. Photovoltaics were once used only in artificial satellites, in isolated places such as high mountain shelters or in devices that require small amounts of energy. In the last 15 years it has spread on a large scale.

Photovoltaic CellElectrical device that converts the energy of light directly into electricity. — **Photovoltaic Cell**
Electrical device that converts the energy of light directly into electricity.

Hydropower Plant, Caniçada DamConcrete arch dam located in the district of Braga, Portugal. The hydroelectric power plant went operational in 1954, as a source to generate electricity. — **Hydropower Plant, Caniçada Dam**
Concrete arch dam located in the district of Braga, Portugal. The hydroelectric power plant went operational in 1954, as a source to generate electricity.

An important reserve of 150-acres is home to more than 220 species of birds. The Marés Vivas music festival was taking place 100m from the Rio Douro Estuary (one of Europe’s most popular sites for bird-watching). The mega-festival was met with a flood of criticism from environmentalists and nature protection associations. Thanks to to the environmentalists’ campaign, the festival has been moved to a different site.

Wind Farm Situated in Carreço/Outeiro Portugal. This project is associated with the German group Enercon, one of the world's leading companies in the wind energy industry, responsible for the wind cluster that is being created in the municipality. — **Wind Farm Situated in Carreço/Outeiro Portugal.**
This project is associated with the German group Enercon, one of the world's leading companies in the wind energy industry, responsible for the wind cluster that is being created in the municipality.

GALP, Oil Refinery Portugal largest oil refinery system, with 330 thousand barrels of oil capacity per day. The refinery site is located in the municipality of Matosinhos, near the coast, about 200 metres from the coastline, dominated by a highly humanized landscape. — **GALP, Oil Refinery**
Portugal largest oil refinery system, with 330 thousand barrels of oil capacity per day. The refinery site is located in the municipality of Matosinhos, near the coast, about 200 metres from the coastline, dominated by a highly humanized landscape.

Telecommunication Towers at Serra D’argaSerra d'Arga is one of the most emblematic areas of the Alto Minho in Portugal, not only for its wild landscapes, but also for its natural values. Currently its many landscapes are changing and the territory is at risk of possible exploration of lithium. — **Telecommunication Towers at Serra D’arga**
Serra d'Arga is one of the most emblematic areas of the Alto Minho in Portugal, not only for its wild landscapes, but also for its natural values. Currently its many landscapes are changing and the territory is at risk of possible exploration of lithium.

Atlantic Ocean During Low-TideThis past decade has been the Atlantic Ocean’s warmest in nearly three full millennia. — **Atlantic Ocean During Low-Tide**
This past decade has been the Atlantic Ocean’s warmest in nearly three full millennia.

Serra D’arga Serra d’arga territory is under threat of possible lithium exploration. The landscape of Serra d’Arga is one of the most emblematic areas of the Alto Minho in Portugal, for its wild and natural beauty. Thanks to everyday popular mobilization, environmentalist associations, the Movimento SOS Serra d'Arga and political-activists, Serra d’arga is still resisting and standing up for its protection. — **Serra D’arga**
Serra d’arga territory is under threat of possible lithium exploration. The landscape of Serra d’Arga is one of the most emblematic areas of the Alto Minho in Portugal, for its wild and natural beauty. Thanks to everyday popular mobilization, environmentalist associations, the Movimento SOS Serra d'Arga and political-activists, Serra d’arga is still resisting and standing up for its protection.

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