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.

Ukraine from satellite perspective

How satellites can reveal the hidden impacts of war

Sep 11, 2026
Combining satellite data with traditional media reporting can help shed light on underreported aspects of conflicts
Tourist at the entrance of Cu Chi Tunnels in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, close up

Ten places listed to become UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Sep 10, 2026
From ancient settlements to caves inside gorges, discover some of the places that could become the next UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Climate change could triple the amount of area affected by wildfires, study finds

Climate change could triple the amount of area affected by wildfires, study finds

Sep 9, 2026
In a low emissions scenario, 39 per cent more land would be burned per year by the end of the century compared to average today
Farmer growing crops

Collaboration can help to create more sustainable food systems, new project finds

Sep 9, 2026

As the global population grows, food systems must meet rising demand – but poor collaboration could undermine a sustainable future…

Trishuli, Nepal - August 27, 2026: A drone view shows mud covering properties following a flash flood in Trishuli, Nepal. Thick layers of debris and mud blanket homes and surrounding areas, highlighting the severe destruction caused by heavy rainfall and sudden flooding in the affected community.

Nepal seeks $20million in climate compensation after devastating flash floods

Sep 8, 2026

Scientists believe the climate crisis played a role in deadly floods last month in a country responsible for less than…

Spinnaker Tower dominates the Portsmouth skyline, overlooking the harbour in Portsmouth England seen from departing ferry

British cities most vulnerable to extreme heat revealed in new study

Sep 8, 2026
83 per cent of British cities are highly vulnerable to heat, with Portsmouth most at risk, new analysis finds
Mount Etna erupting

Ancient supervolcano found in England

Sep 7, 2026
Supervolcano discovered underneath flat landscape on the east coast of England was thousands of times more powerful than Mount Etna
Heathrow airport

Heathrow expansion incompatible with UK climate targets, major report finds

Sep 7, 2026

New analysis finds third runway at Heathrow would ‘blow a hole’ in UK’s ability to meet legally binding climate targets…

Mosquito close up

Invasive tropical mosquito species detected in London

Sep 4, 2026
The tropical mosquito found in East London is able to transmit Zika virus and dengue, according to experts
Floating island in Canada

The newly-discovered Canadian island that appeared to vanish

Sep 3, 2026
A floating island of trees in British Columbia's largest reservoir was spotted in August, disappeared entirely from satellite imagery, then reappeared
Two dice displaying 1.5 and 2C concept

World is set to cross 1.5°C global warming threshold

Sep 2, 2026
New UN report suggests best-case scenario peak temperature rise is 1.8°C; others suggest more than 2°C – but scientists say we can still return from higher temperatures
Three children explore a lush forest trail, each holding a clear plastic jar, searching through the underbrush on a nature adventure.

Children are losing touch with nature – but not their desire to protect it, study finds

Sep 2, 2026

More than half of children aged 11 to 14 have never climbed a tree, and nine in 10 have never…

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