Opinion
The rush for rare earth elements
Rare earths are the world’s most in-demand elements. Marco Magrini reports on the battle for their future — and ours
When water becomes a weapon: The rise of global water tensions
Tim Marshall examines why water is fast becoming a trigger for conflict, from South Asia to the Middle East – and why climate change is raising the stakes
Digital cartography on trial: Mexico sues Google for ‘Gulf of America’ label
Mexico sues Google over renaming the Gulf of Mexico ‘Gulf of America’, raising concerns about digital sovereignty and cartographic power
A fading shine: why earth’s dimming glow spells climate trouble
Marco Magrini considers the climate consequences of a dimming planet
Don’t care about the Arctic because it’s empty and distant – care because it’s busy and close
An Arctic resident’s view of the row about Camilla Hempleman-Adams’ trek across Baffin Island
Quizzes
QUIZ: Geography Trivia
Put your knowledge to the test with this fun geography quiz. Discover trivia from around the globe and challenge yourself!
QUIZ: True or False – Borders
Test your knowledge with our borders quiz and explore the fascinating quirks of the world’s borders.
QUIZ: Geography Trivia
Test your knowledge with our geography quiz filled with trivia from around the globe. How well do you know the world?
QUIZ: Country Spotlight – Malta
Challenge your knowledge with our quiz on Malta geography. Discover fascinating facts about this stunning island country.
QUIZ: Capital Cities
Test your knowledge with our capital cities quiz. Discover which capitals you know and challenge yourself today!
Geo explainers
Geo explainer: Why are wildfires getting worse?
Discover the several reasons behind increasingly common wildfires around the world, including those in California
Geo explainer: Will the Sahara flood again?
Discover the Sahara Desert’s fascinating past – and why climate change may make flooding a likely part of its future.
Geo explainer: Where in the world are the busiest shipping lanes?
Take a deep dive into the world’s busiest shipping lanes according to the number of vessels passing through them each day.
Geo explainer: Exploring Africa’s economy and GDP
Five countries account for half of Africa’s total GDP, playing crucial roles in the continent’s economy – but where exactly are they?
Geo explainer: What is phosphate mining – and why is it important?
Phosphate rock is an essential element for life on Earth. Discover its applications and why its mining threatens planetary health…
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