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Photographer's Book Highlights Climate Change Urgency, Supports Conservation

4/22/2026

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Photographer Jon McCormack released the book Patterns: Art of the Natural World on Earth Day 2026, highlighting urgent climate-driven changes in ecosystems.
The work notes that the past three years were the hottest on record and documents glacier retreat in Iceland along with shifts in habitats.
Proceeds will support Vital Impacts, a nonprofit focused on conservation storytelling, as McCormack aims to evoke emotional connections to nature and spur protection.

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Photographer Jon McCormack released the book Patterns: Art of the Natural World on Earth Day 2026, highlighting urgent climate-driven changes in ecosystems.
The work notes that the past three years were the hottest on record and documents glacier retreat in Iceland along with shifts in habitats.
Proceeds will support Vital Impacts, a nonprofit focused on conservation storytelling, as McCormack aims to evoke emotional connections to nature and spur protection.