15 incredible environmental images that captured the world in 2017

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Firefighters battle flames the Thomas Fire in Santa Paula, California, December 4, 2017.

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.