Geographical

Official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)

Victoria Heath

After graduating from Warwick University in 2024 with a First Class BA (Hons) in English Literature and Creative Writing with a Study Year Abroad, Victoria now works as the Digital Editor for Geographical.

She loves to travel and regularly seeks out new adventures and experiences abroad and in the UK. Outside of journalism, Victoria is an avid creative writer and is currently working on her first novel.

Victoria is the published author of two books, and her work features in publications including Business Insider, DIVE Magazine, I Am BeYoutiful, as well as her Instagram @byvictoriaheath.

Aerial view of the Arabian Gulf and Dubai Burj Al Arab hotel.

Can Dubai sustain its future?

Apr 13, 2026
The Iran War has shattered the 'Dubai Dream' for many expats. So, the question arises: is Dubai able to get out from under such a huge geopolitical shock?
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Government approves UK’s largest power-producing solar farm

Apr 10, 2026

800 MW Springwell solar farm given approval – the largest solar project in the UK terms of power generation This…

Oil barrels

Where does the world’s oil come from?

Apr 10, 2026
Discover the five nations around the world – from the US to Iraq – with the highest outputs of crude oil production
Colony of emperor penguins

Urgent action on climate needed to protect emperor penguins from extinction

Apr 9, 2026

The IUCN has moved emperor penguins from ‘Near Threatened’ to ‘Endangered’ following WWF-funded research Emperor penguins face population collapse and…

Microplastics in hand

New report reveals shocking scale of hidden global microplastic exposure

Apr 9, 2026

The first-of-its-kind report draws on more than 350 peer-reviewed studies to conclude human microplastic exposure is ‘continuous and global’ A…

A view of planet earth from space

Forget ‘Go fast and break things’. ‘Go slowly and fix things’ is a better framework for our planet

Apr 7, 2026
Often, our planet benefits from slower, more measured thinking. Discover the major problems that require patience, not speed
Space

Time marches on: days are getting longer due to climate change

Apr 4, 2026
Researchers say that day lengthening is 'unprecedented', caused by rising sea levels slowing Earth's rotation
US flag with Los Angeles on the background, California

After Iran, where will America stand with other nations?

Apr 1, 2026
Amid the Iran War, how are America's relationships with other nations faring?
Kharg Island

Kharg Island: the small but vitally important piece of land powering Iran’s oil

Mar 31, 2026
A tiny five-mile-long strip of land has up to 90 per cent of Iran's oil pumping through it – here's why it's so important
A child soldier during the first Liberian civil war

Review: Shine Your Eye by Adéwálé Májà–Pearce

Mar 31, 2026
Shafik Megji reviews Májà-Pearce's latest work, a fascinating insight into West Africa across 14 separate countries
A Ukrainian mother’s search for real winter

A Ukrainian mother’s search for real winter

Mar 31, 2026
A Finnish winter reveals a coastline shaped by ice and time
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Air pollution alerts deliver big health benefits for Chinese cities

Mar 31, 2026

Air pollution alerts in China have prevented more than 54,000 deaths, according to new University of Birmingham study Air pollution…

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