Geographical
Official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
Pollution
Can ancient forests hold the key to saving Lough Neagh?
Toxic algal blooms have turned the UK’s largest lake green, but new research reveals that its problems began thousands of years ago – and reforestation could offer a solution
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
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
150 scientists, MPs and activists call for inquiry into unequal impacts of UK air pollution
The vast majority (96 per cent) of England is above the World Health Organisation's recommended limit of PM2.5
The whistleblower who says England’s pollution watchdog buried the evidence
A former Environment Agency insider claims England's pollution watchdog has spent years obstructing investigations and burying evidence
Air pollution slows lung growth during childhood, study finds
Breathing more air pollution during pregnancy, infancy and early childhood can slow lung development, say researchers Air pollution is slowing…
Even the most remote ocean is contaminated with zinc from human sources
New study shows how zinc from fossil fuel combustion is being transported on tiny aerosols to some of the most remote waters in the world
Brighton scientists to pioneer ‘forensic’ tool to trace water pollution sources
New diagnostic tool is part of national project to locate human sources of pollution in UK rivers, ensuring cleaner and safer water
87 per cent of UK schools in toxic air zones, study finds
More than 25,000 British schools are in areas exceeding World Health Organization (WHO) air quality guidelines
Serious water company pollution incidents in England up by 60 per cent last year
Three water companies are responsible for 81 per cent of serious pollution incidents in England
Sunscreen’s impact on marine life needs urgent investigation, new study reveals
A single beach with 1,000 visitors can accumulate more than 35kg of sunscreen deposits each day - scientists call for more research into sunscreen's impacts
AI is helping to clear out ‘ghost gear’ from oceans – here’s how
New platform uses AI to detect where abandoned fishing gear is likely to be found on seabed floor, replacing time-consuming manual searching
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