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California’s drought is the worst in 1,200 years
Dec 12, 2014
Published in
Climate
New tree data shows 2012–2014 drought in California was the most severe since the 13th century
Geo Briefing: How has Afghanistan changed since 2001?
Dec 08, 2014
Published in
Geopolitics
It has been thirteen years since US and allied intervention in Afghanistan began. Geographical takes a look at what has changed, and what has stayed the same
Oil claims may come to a head in Somaliland
Dec 05, 2014
Published in
Geopolitics
A dispute over oil reserves in Somaliland may soon destabilise the region
WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2014 Winners – Earth’s Environments category
Dec 04, 2014
Published in
Exhibitions
Apocalypse by Francisco Negroni
Will Finland say ‘joo’ or ‘ei’ to NATO?
Dec 02, 2014
Published in
Geopolitics
It’s easy to forget Finland won independence from Russia in 1917 – and defended that independence during World War II. But as the old imperial power grows more aggressive, Geographical finds little foundation to speculation that Finland will join NATO
Tales from the crypt
Nov 30, 2014
Published in
Cultures
Bejewelled skeletons tell how Europe’s attitudes to death changed from familiar to fearful. Geographical speaks to author Paul Koudounaris about decorating the past
Tips for a cold climate
Nov 28, 2014
Published in
Explorers
If you’re planning an expedition to a polar or Arctic environment, take some advice from the experts. Geographical rounds up advice from the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)’s Explore 2014 arctic and polar workshop
Newly discovered canyon poses questions for Tibet
Nov 28, 2014
Published in
Water
Fabled Himalayan kingdom Shangri-la may be a myth, but geologists have uncovered a hidden gorge buried beside the Yarlung Tsangpo River in southern Tibet that throws into doubt previous theories on how the famous gorges of the Himalayas were formed
Ed Davey versus America
Nov 26, 2014
Published in
Forests
50,000 Americans have petitioned Ed Davey to end the UK’s programme for wood pellet power generation
Donation reveals Danish influence in Greenland
Nov 25, 2014
Published in
Cultures
A donation to the British Museum has revealed Danish influence on Greenland’s indigenous Kalaallit people
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