Geographical

Official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)

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Colourful coral reef

Geo explainer: The threats to coral reefs

Jul 16, 2022
Coral reefs are important for the huge number of species they harbour, but they are increasingly under threat
Mariana Trench

Geo explainer: Exploring the Mariana Trench

Jul 13, 2022
The Mariana Trench is the deepest-known and explored point in the ocean, with many secrets yet to be revealed
The world’s fastest growing cities by population

The world’s fastest growing cities by population

Jun 8, 2022
By 2050, 68 per cent of the world population is projected to live in urban areas. Here are the world's 10 fastest growing cities
The role of the monarchy: where do royals still rule?

The role of the monarchy: where do royals still rule?

Jun 1, 2022
The role of the British Monarchy is largely ceremonial but in many countries royals still wield significant power
Geo explainer: How carbon emissions impact climate

Geo explainer: How carbon emissions impact climate

May 9, 2022
Global warming: Why is the amount of C02 increasing in our atmosphere, how is it being produced and by which countries?
Geo explainer: Six key takeaways from the latest IPCC report

Geo explainer: Six key takeaways from the latest IPCC report

Apr 7, 2022
The release of the latest IPCC report suggests it's 'now or never' if we want to tackle climate change
Geo explainer: What is the ozone layer and what’s happening to it?

Geo explainer: What is the ozone layer and what’s happening to it?

Jun 3, 2020
Concerns about the hole in the ozone layer have diminished as levels of ozone-depleting chemicals have fallen, but research is still ongoing.
Geo explainer: Why do we live on flood plains?

Geo explainer: Why do we live on flood plains?

Nov 30, 2018
Despite the increasing risk of flooding, an increasing proportion of the world's population lives on floodplains.
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