Coby Schlosberg

In the run-up to the World Cup, we’re reminded that even the world’s biggest sporting events are never free from politics Big sporting events give us memorable moments, a shared national pride and the chance to enjoy the greatness of a select few who are the very best at what they do. But they are also used as a valuable space for political battlefields. This is not a … [Read more...] about Why the world’s biggest sporting events can’t escape politics

Discover the key waterways for LNG transport and how the functioning of the modern economy is rooted in physical geographies vulnerable to geopolitical forces Predominantly used for electricity and residential heating, liquefied natural gas (LNG) is natural gas that is cooled to about -162°C. Condensing into a liquid, it reduces its volume by about 600 times and enables … [Read more...] about The world’s liquefied natural gas chokepoints

A new study demonstrates the risks posed by dry weather for Europe’s power grid With its potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, lower energy bills and improve national energy security, renewable energy is only becoming more significant over time. Nevertheless, plenty of challenges on the road to widespread clean power remain. A new study by the Norwegian … [Read more...] about How droughts are pushing the limits of renewable energy

From East Asia to the Mediterranean, discover five different approaches to ageing, shrinking populations Birth rates are falling across much of the world, and record-low rates in many countries are driving concerns around ageing populations and shrinking workforces. Shifting social norms and cultures surrounding the role of women, high costs of living, and the legacy … [Read more...] about How the world is dealing with falling birth rates – five different approaches

Discover more about this phenomenon and how they can help improve the understanding of coastal resilience to climate change While the term ‘ghost forests’ sounds eerie and otherworldly, they are most certainly real and serve as a stark reminder of the complex, cascading effects climate change has on our ecosystems. But how do ghost forests form? Why are they getting … [Read more...] about Geo explainer: What are ghost forests?