Edward Burtynsky: Photographing the landscape of oil

The speaker discusses their journey in using photography to explore and document the impact of oil on landscapes. They highlight the ecological and societal risks posed by oil consumption, emphasizing the need for action to address the energy crisis. The talk covers the extraction, use, and end of oil, and calls for collective efforts to mitigate these challenges for future generations.

What motivated the speaker to use photography in their work on industrial landscapes?

• To document historical events

• To promote tourism

• To create symbols of land usage

• To capture the beauty of nature

Which aspect of oil does the speaker NOT focus on in their project?

• The economic benefits of oil

• The end of oil and disposal

• Usage in cities and motorcultures

• Extraction and refinement

What calculation did the ecologist perform regarding oil?

• The economic cost of oil extraction

• The carbon footprint of one liter of gas

• The number of jobs created by the oil industry

• The amount of oil reserves left in the world

How many years of supply do the world's oil reserves provide according to the speaker?

• 15 years

• 60 years

• 30 years

• 45 years

What does the speaker hope to achieve by using photography in addressing the energy crisis?

• To sell photographic prints

• To inspire action and awareness

• To create a new art movement

• To entertain the audience