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Measuring wildfires
Jul 12, 2016
Written by
Chris Fitch
Despite popular opinion, global wildfires are becoming less, not more, frequent, albeit with some major regional exceptions
How Airbnb is reshaping our cities
Jul 07, 2016
Written by
Laura Cole
Liberating tourism innovation, or housing menace? How a Silicon Valley startup has substantially affected communities around the world
Journey to the top: climbing Everest in virtual reality
Jun 30, 2016
Written by
Paul Presley
A development team from Iceland is bringing the top of the world to the heart of your living room
Cartogram Special – Brexit
Jun 29, 2016
Written by
Benjamin Hennig
Benjamin Hennig (viewsoftheworld.net) charts the new landscape of Britain following the historic vote to leave the EU
The world’s longest rail tunnel
Jun 25, 2016
Written by
Chris Fitch
Northern and southern Europe reach new levels of connectivity, thanks to the opening of the world’s longest rail tunnel, under the Alps
Wine world
Jun 22, 2016
Written by
Benjamin Hennig
Which countries produce the most wine? More importantly, which countries consume the most? Benjamin Hennig investigates
China's deceptive forest rebirth
Jun 18, 2016
Written by
Chris Fitch
While new research shows China’s forests are in recovery, are neighbouring countries suffering as a result?
Poland plans controversial deforestation
Jun 04, 2016
Written by
Laura Cole
Government logging in Poland’s primeval Białowieża Forest draws fresh criticism from scientists
London: a walk in the park
Jun 02, 2016
Written by
Chris Fitch
In the 2016 London Mayoral election, the city’s natural environment was high on the agenda. Geographical asks: does the capital have a green future, and what might it look like?
Santiago’s transport network aims for a responsible future
May 25, 2016
Written by
Chris Fitch
Chile aims to help meet its climate commitments by getting the Santiago Metro system to run mainly on renewable energy
The environmental damage of the Fort McMurray fire
May 17, 2016
Written by
Laura Cole
The Fort McMurray fire has released millions of tons of carbon into the atmosphere and destroyed natural habitats. Scientists fear it may have caused long-term damage to the surrounding boreal ecosystem
Nuclear power
May 14, 2016
Written by
Benjamin Hennig
Few issues polarise like nuclear power. Benjamin Hennig maps the world's nuclear power plants, and explores nuclear energy's future
Pulling teeth, saving trees
May 04, 2016
Written by
Chris Fitch
An innovative conservation project in Borneo rewards local communities with discounted medical care in return for protecting threatened tropical forests
Woodberry wetlands: London’s new wildlife oasis
May 03, 2016
Written by
Chris Fitch
Sir David Attenborough has opened a new nature reserve in London, a functioning reservoir, which has been hidden from the public for nearly 200 years
Out of Africa
Apr 16, 2016
Written by
Benjamin Hennig
Benjamin Hennig maps humanity's migration across the globe
Sounds of the city
Mar 31, 2016
Written by
Chris Fitch
Besides the standard complaint-generating noises, what do our cities sound like on an day-to-day basis?
Masdar City: the eco-city still raising questions
Mar 24, 2016
Written by
Chris Fitch
Masdar City was supposed to open to tens of thousands residents this year. So what has happened to the UAE’s beacon of urban sustainability?
Meat eaters
Mar 19, 2016
Written by
Benjamin Hennig
Who are the world's biggest meat consumers?
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