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15 incredible environmental images that captured the world in 2017

Leanna GarfieldDec 29, 2017, 22:53 IST

Firefighters battle flames from a Santa Ana wind-driven brush fire called the Thomas Fire in Santa Paula, California, December 4, 2017.REUTERS/Gene Blevins

From an usually active hurricane season in the Gulf of Mexico to record-breaking wildfires in California, the planet endured a lot in 2017.

Take a look back at some of the biggest environmental changes, events, and catastrophes from the year through these 15 impactful images.