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Research suggests bats in Britain are increasing in population Britain’s bats are edging towards recovery, according to the recently published annual report from the Bat Conservation Trust’s National Bat Monitoring Programme. The latest results from the long-term survey – which is undertaken every year by thousands of volunteers – shows that at least three of the 17 … [Read more...] about The return of bats in Britain
The small-scale fishers that feed coastal communities worldwide face mounting threats, from disputed waters to climate change This month we take a closer look at the issues faced by small-scale and artisanal fishers. Millions of people in coastal communities around the world are dependent on fishing for their livelihoods, but they face increasing threats – from precarious … [Read more...] about Podcast: The challenges faced by small-scale fishers
July 2022 In the July issue of Geographical we revisit the intractable issue of the world's slums. From Cape Town and Nairobi, to Mumbai and Karachi, a billion people still live in poor, informal housing without access to necessary services. But as Mark Rowe explores on page 18, these neighbourhoods can be upgraded for the good of the communities who live in them. From … [Read more...] about Geographical July 2022
The Sherpa people of Nepal's Khumbu region have a complex relationship with the world's tallest mountain One of five beautiful sisters, the Buddhist goddess Miyolangsangma is said to have been something of a demoness in her younger days. Over time, however, she has mellowed and today she’s celebrated for her almost inexhaustible generosity. She’s even said to grant the … [Read more...] about Living in Everest’s shadow: the Sherpa people of Khumbu
Photographer Mario Heller took to the railways to better understand the people and landscapes of Kazakhstan In December 2021, Kazakhstan celebrated the 30th anniversary of its independence from the former Soviet Union. Just before the milestone, photographer Mario Heller took a 7,500-kilometre train journey around the country, spending 225 hours over 17 days on Kazakh … [Read more...] about A train ride through Kazakhstan
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