Geographical

Official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)

Charlotte Hall

Charlotte Hall is a freelance journalist based in the North of England. Her specialisms include climate news, environmental research and nature conservation and she has written on topics ranging from European wildfires to nuclear waste in Japan. She has written for BusinessGreen, the Byline Times, the Manchester Evening News, ManchesterWorld, NowThen Sheffield and The Local (Germany). After receiving a first-class degree in German and English literature from the University of Oxford, she completed a gold-standard NCTJ in multimedia journalism at News Associates, Manchester. With a background in literature and languages, she has a keen interest in how we communicate about the world around us. When she’s not reporting news, she can be found roaming the Peak District or gradually transforming her flat into an indoor jungle.

‘It will destroy them’: Indian mega-development could cause ‘genocide’ and ‘ecocide’, says charity

‘It will destroy them’: Indian mega-development could cause ‘genocide’ and ‘ecocide’, says charity

Feb 8, 2024
The Shompen on the Great Nicobar Island are facing an existential threat from an Indian government-backed mega development project
UN treaty to end plastic pollution accused of ‘zero ambition’ by leading scientists

UN treaty to end plastic pollution accused of ‘zero ambition’ by leading scientists

Nov 17, 2023
A new UN treaty discussed in Nairobi this week is setting out to end the global plastic pollution crisis – but is it doing enough?
Ten iconic UK species threatened by extinction or decline – and how to save them

Ten iconic UK species threatened by extinction or decline – and how to save them

Nov 13, 2023
These are ten of the UK's most iconic threatened species - and how we can fight the decline of their numbers.
Elusive egg-laying mammal named after Attenborough captured on film by scientists for first time

Elusive egg-laying mammal named after Attenborough captured on film by scientists for first time

Nov 10, 2023
Last seen by scientists over 60 years ago, the rare tree-dwelling mammal was captured on camera in some of Indonesia's most remote areas.
Viral video of uncontacted Indonesian tribe threatened by bulldozers sheds light on dark side of EV industry

Viral video of uncontacted Indonesian tribe threatened by bulldozers sheds light on dark side of EV industry

Nov 3, 2023
Footage has emerged of an uncontacted Indigenous tribe trying to warn away bulldozers that are destroying their native Indonesian forests. 
New radar technology marks breakthrough for polar bear and human coexistence

New radar technology marks breakthrough for polar bear and human coexistence

Nov 2, 2023
A new radar technology is showing promise for the detection of polar bears in dens. It could help protect them from oil exploration.
How is climate change impacting the seasons?

How is climate change impacting the seasons?

Oct 24, 2023
Climate change is throwing the seasons into turmoil. But what exactly is happening? And how will it affect life on Earth?
WWF calls for world-wide action to save forests by 2030 with new global blueprint

WWF calls for world-wide action to save forests by 2030 with new global blueprint

Oct 24, 2023
The world is failing our forests, according to the wildlife charity, which has laid out a blueprint for the conservation rescue mission.
Why saltwater is invading the Mississippi River

Why saltwater is invading the Mississippi River

Oct 16, 2023
The worst saltwater intrusion into the Mississippi River in decades is threatening to contaminate New Orlean’s major water supply.
Scientists race against time to discover plant and fungi species before they go extinct

Scientists race against time to discover plant and fungi species before they go extinct

Oct 16, 2023
Scientists are increasingly battling the clock when it comes to discovering and protecting global plant species, the latest RBG report finds.
Hottest September on record shocks climate scientists

Hottest September on record shocks climate scientists

Oct 8, 2023
September has become the fourth month in a row to smash the hottest global temperature records, according to Copernicus Climate Change Service
Rosebank oil field: how will it affect the climate, wildlife and energy prices?

Rosebank oil field: how will it affect the climate, wildlife and energy prices?

Sep 29, 2023
The newly approved Rosebank North Sea oil field has sparked controversy - but how will it really impact gas prices, wildlife and the climate?
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