WORLDWATCH
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How a blind black rhino became an ambassador for his speciesIn the Eastern Cape of South Africa, Munu – a blind black rhino – has become an ambassador for his species, opening the world’s eyes to the critical conservation philosophy that ‘every rhino matters’ -
Climatewatch – contribution of melting polar ice to sea level rise could be vastly underestimatedThe contribution of melting polar ice to sea level rise could be vastly underestimated, says Marco Magrini -
Danny Dorling: author and professor of geography at Oxford UniversityDanny Dorling is an author and professor of geography at Oxford University. In his most recent book, Slowdown, he delivers an optimistic view of the ways in which our economies are stabilising in an era of planetary uncertainty -
Secrets of the soil: A newly discovered microbe builds understanding of soil ecosystemsA newly discovered microbe could uncover how soil absorbs carbon and promotes growth -
Drought may pose a bigger threat to Australia’s forests than bushfiresRecent research finds that climate change-induced drought is having a noticeable effect on the mortality rates of forests, even more so than recent bush fires -
Devil’s Dyke: ‘the grandest view in the world’For this month’s Discovering Britain Trail, Rory Walsh explores a South Downs beauty spot
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OPINIONS
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Coronavirus is an acute reminder of the consequences coming the financial sector’s way, if humanity continues to mess with nature – Andrew MitchellA letter to the World Health Organisation sent at the end of February, signed by almost 250 environmental organisations, points to a solution to prevent future coronavirus outbreaks – a massive crackdown on wildlife trade markets worldwide. But will banks, insurers and investors begin to recognise this health crisis for what… -
Coronavirus: is working from home really better for the environment? – Doug SpechtThe coronavirus pandemic and subsequent shifts in working practices have undoubtedly led to less pollution in major cities, but what would the long-term impact of such a shift be? Doug Specht, from the University of Westminster, discusses... -
Coronavirus: after this crisis I hope to see businesses aligning their goals with that of local communities – Dr Mary MartinMary Martin, a senior policy fellow at the London School of Economics, looks at the COVID-19 pandemic through the lens of corporate social responsibility -
An armchair alternative to A-Level geography – Danny DorlingA message for A-Level geographers from Danny Dorling, Halford Mackinder professor of geography at the University of Oxford
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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 explores birdlife on the…
