Opinion
Not Just climate: the threats combining to destroy our planet
Marco Magrini argues we’re not facing multiple crises – just a single, dangerously interlinked emergency
UK Report Warns Humanitarian Law Is Being ‘Hollowed Out’ Amid Rising Global Crises
Cuts to aid and politicisation of relief undermine safety, access, and accountability in conflict zones The International Development Committee’s latest report, Protection Not Permission: The UK’s Role in Upholding International…
Business models that aren’t fit for every purpose
A forgotten kitchen gadget prompts Andrew Brooks to reflect on how an often lauded business model, while good for profit, might not benefit us all
The rush for rare earth elements
Rare earths are the world’s most in-demand elements. Marco Magrini reports on the battle for their future — and ours
When water becomes a weapon: The rise of global water tensions
Tim Marshall examines why water is fast becoming a trigger for conflict, from South Asia to the Middle East – and why climate change is raising the stakes
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Geo explainers
Geo explainer: Why are wildfires getting worse?
Discover the several reasons behind increasingly common wildfires around the world, including those in California
Geo explainer: Will the Sahara flood again?
Discover the Sahara Desert’s fascinating past – and why climate change may make flooding a likely part of its future.
Geo explainer: Where in the world are the busiest shipping lanes?
Take a deep dive into the world’s busiest shipping lanes according to the number of vessels passing through them each day.
Geo explainer: Exploring Africa’s economy and GDP
Five countries account for half of Africa’s total GDP, playing crucial roles in the continent’s economy – but where exactly are they?
Geo explainer: What is phosphate mining – and why is it important?
Phosphate rock is an essential element for life on Earth. Discover its applications and why its mining threatens planetary health…
Editor’s Pick
How maps tell the story of war in Ukraine
The way maps are created can have a significant impact on the way we view conflict, as shown by the war in Ukraine
China’s controversial security deal with the Solomon Islands
Journalist and broadcaster, Tim Marshall, shares his thoughts on the Solomon Islands’ shift towards a security deal with China
Old and new in El Alto, Bolivia’s highest city
Shafik Meghji visits El Alto, Bolivia’s youngest and highest city, a place where the past and the future collide.
Roseberry Topping: the Yorkshire Matterhorn
Rory Walsh follows in the footsteps of a famous explorer for views over the North York Moors and an adventure-inspiring climb
The lost continent of Balkanatolia
An ancient lost continent, dubbed Balkanatolia, could explain the movement of mammals millions of years ago
Geo explainers
Geo explainer: Why are wildfires getting worse?
Discover the several reasons behind increasingly common wildfires around the world, including those in California
Geo explainer: Will the Sahara flood again?
Discover the Sahara Desert’s fascinating past – and why climate change may make flooding a likely part of its future.
Geo explainer: Where in the world are the busiest shipping lanes?
Take a deep dive into the world’s busiest shipping lanes according to the number of vessels passing through them each day.
Geo explainer: Exploring Africa’s economy and GDP
Five countries account for half of Africa’s total GDP, playing crucial roles in the continent’s economy – but where exactly are they?
Geo explainer: What is phosphate mining – and why is it important?
Phosphate rock is an essential element for life on Earth. Discover its applications and why its mining threatens planetary health…
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