Development
'No Net Loss' policies aim to offset ecological damage caused by development…
Climate
Katie Burton explores the practicalities and ethics of geoengineering, the controversial science…
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Department of Geography, Environment and Development Studies at Birkbeck, University…
WORLDWATCH
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No net loss: can development projects offset damage to biodiversity by boosting nature elsewhere?'No Net Loss' policies aim to offset ecological damage caused by development projects, but trade-offs are not always successful. Is it possible to fully offset ecological damages of development projects, and how do we overcome the ethical issues of trade-offs in nature? -
Discovering Dunbar: following the footsteps of naturalist John MuirWho was John Muir? How did his views and philosophy change the world? And what connection does he have with Dunbar? In this month's Discovering Britain focus, Rory Walsh retraces the footsteps of this renowned naturalist, botanist and explorer -
Anjana Khatwa: earth scientist, presenter and advocate for diversity in scienceAnjana Khatwa is an earth scientist, presenter and advocate for diversity in the geographical, geoscience and nature conservation sectors. As part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site team, she helped to setup a sustainable education programme to engage the community with the geography of their land. She uses her… -
Engineering the climate: the controversial science that could cool our atmosphereKatie Burton explores the practicalities and ethics of geoengineering, the controversial science that could quickly cool the atmosphere. Is it the last ditch climate solution that nobody wants? Or are appetites for geoengineering solutions growing with our warming climate? -
Demand for products produced on the back of deforestation could drive malaria riskThe impacts of deforestation are wide ranging. But while some are well-known, a link with malaria is only just coming to light. Could appetites for deforestation-implicated products, such as coffee and timber, be driving malaria risk in vulnerable countries? -
Geopolitical hotspot: trouble in the eastern MediterraneanThe creation of an Exclusive Economic Zone stretching from Turkey's southwest coast down to the northern tip of Libya has bubbled old and new conflicts in the Eastern Mediterranean. Tim Marshall investigates the recent developments underpinning rising tensions in the region
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August 2020
• Cleaning rivers
• Paddelboarding the Ganges
• Rebirth of the Yangtze
• Ethics of geoengineering
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Climatewatch: recent shocks to energy markets are only the start of the revolution we needThe Covid-19 pandemic has profoundly shocked energy markets, but it’s only the start of the revolution we need, says Marco Magrini -
Coronavirus: a behavioural scientist shares his views on easing lockdownGraham Loomes, professor of behavioural science at Warwick Business School shares his views on the easing of lockdown in the UK -
A message to new geography undergrads from a university lecturer: ‘In this time of crisis, there is opportunity’Dr Frances Darlington Pollock, a lecturer in population geography at the University of Liverpool, shares her thoughts about the opportunities facing new geography undergraduates despite these disruptive times -
Deep seabed mining could inflict considerable direct and indirect harm – Sabine Christiansen and Sebastian UngerDr Sabine Christiansen and Dr Sebastian Unger are senior research associates at the Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies
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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 July's Discovering Britain viewpoint Rory Walsh hears about a Cornish beach…
