Photographer reveals the environmental impact of cities built in the desert

Richard Allenby-Pratt is a photographer based in Dubai, with particular interest for sustainability, the environment and the ecology. In one of his latest photographic work-titled "Comsumption"-, Allenby-Pratt reveals the environmental impact of the exponential growth in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Dubai is known for massive construction projects and the skyscrapers that beat records high. However, the two cities are home to failed projects, which began to be built and were never completed.

Are these projects that Allenby-Pratt is dedicated to documenting.  One of these projects is the Arabian Canal, a canal that would carry water along 75 miles from the Marina of Dubai, Al Maktoum International Airport passing through and going back into the sea.  The construction is stopped since 2009 and the desert was gradually swallowing up the foundations of the channel.

Another such project is the Palm Jebel Ali, an artificial Palm-shaped peninsula, whose construction was also abandoned.

The Tree Hugger published some photos of this photographer. Get to know them here.

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