Geographical
Official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
Arctic
Geo explainer: the Arctic
This extreme polar region holds roughly 20 per cent of the world's freshwater, drives global weather patterns, and safeguards the future of our food supply
Arctic Ocean food chain disrupted as key tipping point passed
Nitrate – a key nutrient for plankton to grow – is being removed from the Arctic Ocean due to climate change, new study suggests
World’s deepest protest takes place on Arctic seabed
Underwater robot unfurls banner 2.3 kilometres below the surface of the Arctic Ocean, marking a record-breaking protest
Arctic lichen are bleaching due to climate change, study finds
A study has found that warming global temperatures are causing irreversible bleaching in certain Arctic lichen species, posing a threat to carbon storage and the Arctic food chain
Gone fishing: a unique encounter with polar bears
After eight years of planning, wildlife photojournalist Andy Skillen finally captured one of the Arctic’s rarest spectacles: polar bears fishing…
A Ukrainian mother’s search for real winter
A Finnish winter reveals a coastline shaped by ice and time
Greenland’s true size, according to five maps
Is Greenland really as big as it seems? Find out more about its true size with five maps that might change your perspective...
What is it that Trump wants from Greenland?
Could Donald Trump ever buy Greenland? Discover the reasons as to why the US is vying for the world's largest island
What does it feel like to stand at 90° North?
A journey through crushing sea ice, polar research stations and wildlife encounters reveals the Arctic in all its stark wonder
Travel tips from climate scientist Nicolas Cassar
Explore essential travel tips for sustainable journeys. Learn how to reduce carbon footprint while enjoying the Arctic.
The world’s most northern research base, Ny-Ålesund
Discover more about the history and present-day activities of Ny-Ålesund, a remote research base in Norway
The Arctic’s miniature forests with trees you can stand on
The world's tiniest trees can grow just a few centimetres high – discover more about their adaptations to the freezing Arctic
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