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Coronavirus: ten Geographical writers share their tales of lockdownWhile we may be run from a small office in London (or, as things currently stand, from some kitchens and lofts in London), here at Geographical we’re lucky enough to have contributors who hail from all around the world. We called on some of our writers and photographers to find… -
The future of NATO – an alliance under strain?Angus Parker questions how NATO can remain relevant in the 21st century -
Coronavirus: the real impact on the climateCovid-19 has forced us to reduce destructive atmospheric behaviours and has reminded us that we are at the mercy of nature. Matt Maynard looks into the effect that viral-mitigation is having on global emissions, and asks whether current material and emotional responses to coronavirus could help limit the climate pandemic in… -
Banff Film Festival UK & Ireland tour brings the adventure to your homeThe Banff Mountain Film Festival is a yearly cinematic treasure trove of inspiration for adventurers. The team behind the festival are refusing to let the current situation halt the adventure, so grab some popcorn and enjoy this handpicked selection of mesmerising films from the comfort of your home -
Coronavirus: a former member of SAGE explains how the science advisory group really worksIan Boyd, once a member of the Science Advisory Group for Emergencies – a sub-committee of COBRA – explains how the group advises the British Government in times of crisis -
Alabatrosses could police the oceans for illegal fishingRecruiting armies of albatrosses could enable the detection of illegal fishing
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OPINIONS
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Thoughts on isolation from the first British astronaut – Helen Sharman CMG OBEHelen Sharman CMG OBE, the first British astronaut and now fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) reflects on her experience of isolation and shares some thoughts for those of us stuck at home -
Coronavirus: the world has never been more connected, a new way of doing things is possible – Sian SutherlandThe current pandemic reveals the fundamental connection between us all, says Sian Sutherland -
Gentrification describes a brutal and often violent process – Jade MacRury‘Regeneration’ more often than not means ‘gentrification’, says Jade MacRury -
Coronavirus: How will the outbreak affect food and farming?It is imperative that governments support the farming and agriculture sectors with whatever means necessary to ensure global food security
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PARTNER CONTENT – SIGMA
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A vanishing idyllFew sights encapsulate the essence of summer better than a hay meadow in full bloom, and the season is when many wild flowers are at their peak and perfect for capturing with your camera -
Rock art recording in southern ArmeniaRecording ancient rock art 3,300m above sea levels with the SIGMA dp0 Quattro. Professor Dominic Powlesland, Director of the The Landscape Research Centre, describes these amazing finds -
Bringing the Mary Rose back to lifeHow the SIGMA dp2 Quattro camera is adding an extra dimension to our understanding of life on the Mary Rose during the 16th century -
The Wider ViewWide-angle photography is perhaps the best way to recreate the natural human eye’s field-of-vision. But you’ll need specialist equipment and expertise to really do the images justice
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Discovering Britain
For this month’s Discovering Britain viewpoint Rory Walsh looks below Bristol’s famous…
