Roughly 3,000 demonstrated on the eastern lawn of the New York Capitol Building, in opposition to fracking. Plans to allow drilling in the state were put on hold last February, but could commence in the coming months.

More than 30,000 fans came out for the Jon Bon Jovi concert at the PGE Arena stadium in Gdansk. Bon Jovi is an American rock band from Sayreville, New Jersey.

More than 30,000 fans came out for the Jon Bon Jovi concert at the PGE Arena stadium in Gdansk. Bon Jovi is an American rock band from Sayreville, New Jersey.

More than 30,000 fans came out for the Jon Bon Jovi concert at the PGE Arena stadium in Gdansk. Bon Jovi is an American rock band from Sayreville, New Jersey.

In the past few days, rains and cloudbursts have caused widespread devastation in the Uttarakhand Himalayas. Now the waters have reached the plains, and the overflowing river Yamuna threatens to flood parts of New Delhi in a way not seen since 1978.

In the past few days, rains and cloudbursts have caused widespread devastation in the Uttarakhand Himalayas. Now the waters have reached the plains, and the overflowing river Yamuna threatens to flood parts of New Delhi in a way not seen since 1978.

In the past few days, rains and cloudbursts have caused widespread devastation in the Uttarakhand Himalayas. Now the waters have reached the plains, and the overflowing river Yamuna threatens to flood parts of New Delhi in a way not seen since 1978.

São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city proper in the southern hemisphere and Americas and the world's eighth largest city by population.

São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city proper in the southern hemisphere and Americas and the world's eighth largest city by population.

São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city proper in the southern hemisphere and Americas and the world's eighth largest city by population.

The ‘Carnival Against Capitalism’ demonstration brought rallies and protests to central London. Organized by the group STOPG8 just a week before the official 39th G8 summit meeting which is due to take place in Ireland.

The ‘Carnival Against Capitalism’ demonstration brought rallies and protests to central London. Organized by the group STOPG8 just a week before the official 39th G8 summit meeting which is due to take place in Ireland.

Rubber plant heights reach 15 to 25 feet. By slashing the bark rubber latex is sent pouring out. Rubber latex is useful as a base material object that requires flexibility, such as tires.

Rubber plant heights reach 15 to 25 feet. By slashing the bark rubber latex is sent pouring out. Rubber latex is useful as a base material object that requires flexibility, such as tires.

Rubber plant heights reach 15 to 25 feet. By slashing the bark rubber latex is sent pouring out. Rubber latex is useful as a base material object that requires flexibility, such as tires.

At the end of the legislative session in Albany, 2,000 opponents of fracking from Brooklyn to Buffalo arrived on buses in New York's Capitol to demand a ban on fracking. This was the largest anti-fracking rally in the country.

At the end of the legislative session in Albany, 2,000 opponents of fracking from Brooklyn to Buffalo arrived on buses in New York's Capitol to demand a ban on fracking. This was the largest anti-fracking rally in the country.

At the end of the legislative session in Albany, 2,000 opponents of fracking from Brooklyn to Buffalo arrived on buses in New York's Capitol to demand a ban on fracking. This was the largest anti-fracking rally in the country.

Temperatures above thirty degrees for several days plague the Czech Republic. Most people seek shelter in the shade or waterand around cool fountains and various water features.

Temperatures above thirty degrees for several days plague the Czech Republic. Most people seek shelter in the shade or waterand around cool fountains and various water features.

Temperatures above thirty degrees for several days plague the Czech Republic. Most people seek shelter in the shade or waterand around cool fountains and various water features.

The Mayor of Barcelona Xavier Trias, together with the Mayor of L´Hospitalet Nuria Marín sign a collaboration agreement to promote their cities as Smart Cities.

The Mayor of Barcelona Xavier Trias, together with the Mayor of L´Hospitalet Nuria Marín sign a collaboration agreement to promote their cities as Smart Cities.

The Mayor of Barcelona Xavier Trias, together with the Mayor of L´Hospitalet Nuria Marín sign a collaboration agreement to promote their cities as Smart Cities.

The 9th edition of Cyclonudista World Naked Bike Ride attracted around a hundred of naked or slightly dressed cyclists, who traveled the streets of Brussels. The event aimed to be above all ecological and symbolic.

The 9th edition of Cyclonudista World Naked Bike Ride attracted around a hundred of naked or slightly dressed cyclists, who traveled the streets of Brussels. The event aimed to be above all ecological and symbolic.

The 9th edition of Cyclonudista World Naked Bike Ride attracted around a hundred of naked or slightly dressed cyclists, who traveled the streets of Brussels. The event aimed to be above all ecological and symbolic.

A group of brave riders in Toronto rode naked along the main streets of Toronto to protest against the big oil industry and to demand more care for the environment.

A group of brave riders in Toronto rode naked along the main streets of Toronto to protest against the big oil industry and to demand more care for the environment.

A group of brave riders in Toronto rode naked along the main streets of Toronto to protest against the big oil industry and to demand more care for the environment.

Anti-G8 demonstrators held a peaceful rally at Canary Wharf where hundreds of supporters turned out for an anti-capitalist rally ahead of the G8 Summit. Music, food and giant banners filled the heart of the financial hub of London.

Anti-G8 demonstrators held a peaceful rally at Canary Wharf where hundreds of supporters turned out for an anti-capitalist rally ahead of the G8 Summit. Music, food and giant banners filled the heart of the financial hub of London.

Anti-G8 demonstrators held a peaceful rally at Canary Wharf where hundreds of supporters turned out for an anti-capitalist rally ahead of the G8 Summit. Music, food and giant banners filled the heart of the financial hub of London.

From their camp in Jerichow German armed forces try to close the crevasse with big packs thrown down from Helicopters onto old cargo ships sunk to block the water. Holger Stahlknecht, minister of the interior Saxony-Anhalt, oversaw the action.

From their camp in Jerichow German armed forces try to close the crevasse with big packs thrown down from Helicopters onto old cargo ships sunk to block the water. Holger Stahlknecht, minister of the interior Saxony-Anhalt, oversaw the action.

From their camp in Jerichow German armed forces try to close the crevasse with big packs thrown down from Helicopters onto old cargo ships sunk to block the water. Holger Stahlknecht, minister of the interior Saxony-Anhalt, oversaw the action.

People from Bihar, Orissa, Uttar Pradesh travel far afield seeking employment as migrant brick workers.

People from Bihar, Orissa, Uttar Pradesh travel far afield seeking employment as migrant brick workers.

People from Bihar, Orissa, Uttar Pradesh travel far afield seeking employment as migrant brick workers.