Geographical
Official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
Global Warming
This year ‘virtually certain’ to exceed 1.5°C, Copernicus warns
October 2026 was the warmest October on record globally, with average global surface air temperature 1.75°C above pre-industrial levels
The future of green jobs is in our hands
While AI threatens office jobs, the green transition needs people who can work with their hands. Are we doing enough to develop their skills?
The richest 0.1 per cent globally emit more than the world’s poorest 44 per cent combined
New Oxfam report reveals how the climate crisis is deepening inequality around the world
AI or climate change – which poses the greater threat to humanity?
Climate change and artificial intelligence pose very different threats, but uncertainty about the scale of catastrophe is no excuse for abandoning precaution
Research roundup: deep ocean heat, volcanic gold and Beijing’s trees
From warming ocean depths and gold-rich volcanoes to youthful populations and pollution-producing trees, we round up some of the latest geographical research
Equipment matters: autumn photography
Tristan Kennedy considers how photography can help us recognise the effects of a changing climate
Global warming projected to divert ‘atmospheric rivers’ to Asia’s cities
Urban areas, particularly in regions in northern China, India, and Bangladesh, could see more extreme rainfall from atmospheric rivers Climate change…
How shifting wind speeds could affect renewable energy and the oceans
New research is revealing how shifting wind speeds could affect everything from renewable energy to ocean evaporation
Excessive heat harms young children’s development, study suggests
Research on three- and four-year-olds in different nations examined the impact of temperature on childhood milestones, with startling results
The environmental impact of the 2026 World Cup
From increased air travel to energy demands for cooling systems, find out why the upcoming World Cup is likely to leave a big environmental footprint in its wake…
Geo explainer: What is a heat dome, and is it different to a heat wave?
Current extreme temperatures are related to a 'heat dome' across central Europe, but what exactly are they and how are they formed?
64 per cent of Americans are worried about global warming, survey finds
Find out more about what exactly is worrying Americans about global warming - from air pollution in local areas to extreme weather
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Published in the UK since 1935, Geographical is the official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG).
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