CLIMATE
Phenomenally powerful superbolts follow unusual patterns
Oct 29, 2019
Written by
Katie Burton
An analysis of nine year’s worth of lightning data, covering two billion strikes has led to some unusual discoveries about the phenomenally powerful ‘superbolt’
Gamers go green with Tiny Footprint
Oct 25, 2019
Written by
Eddie Forman
When getting on ‘board’ with sustainability is the entire goal
The nitrogen dilemma: can we reduce fertilisers and still feed the world?
Oct 15, 2019
Written by
Katie Burton
Excessive use of nitrogen-based fertilisers is contributing to numerous environmental problems, but a more balanced approach is necessary if the world’s growing population is to be fed
Global Climate Strike: Voices of the protestors
Sep 21, 2019
Written by
Helena Hosking
Yesterday saw one of the biggest public protest movements in history take to streets around the world. We caught up with some of the voices being raised in central London to hear what they had to say...
Thunberg and Juliana plaintiffs strike back against US climate denial machine
Sep 20, 2019
Written by
Matt Maynard
On the eve of millions of world citizens going on strike for climate action, the Swedish teenager who inspired them deflects all attention back to the science
The brand names fighting back against deforestation
Sep 19, 2019
Written by
Jake Stones
How many trees can you plant in a day?
Naomi Klein: The people can declare a climate emergency
Sep 16, 2019
Written by
Harriet Constable
Naomi Klein is back and calling for a new world order in her latest work, which gathers together more than a decade of her passionate writing
Why natural disasters can lead to authoritarian rule
Aug 23, 2019
Written by
Sam McKain
A report details how tropical storms are fuelling the rise of authoritarian governments through relief aid distributed to citizens in the form of a ‘bribe’
Nationalism can’t solve the climate crisis
Aug 22, 2019
Written by
Marco Magrini
Nationalism might gain political points in certain parts of the world, but for Marco Magrini, it’s going to take a planet-wide approach to solve the real issues
Bitcoin’s massive carbon footprint
Aug 06, 2019
Written by
Katie Burton
The environmental impact of Bitcoin is higher than its virtual nature might suggest
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[From the Geographical Archive] James Lovelock – the man who connected the Earth
Jul 26, 2019
Written by
Geographical
The idea of the Earth as a self-regulating, living organism was once scorned by the scientific community. But this holistic view has since gained widespread acceptance. On the occasion of his 100th birthday, Geographical revisits our 2000 interview with James…
Does humanity now have the go-ahead to block out the sun?
Jul 25, 2019
Written by
Jake Stones
The fight to save the planet takes off
UK Environmental experts declare a climate emergency
Jul 12, 2019
Written by
Katie Burton
The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management pledges to achieve net zero emissions by 2030 and declares a climate emergency
The largest migration on Earth
Jul 04, 2019
Written by
Geographical
Deep sea expert Dr Alex Rogers explains the importance of the ocean’s carbon cycle in regulating life on our planet
Could cleaning the climate save money?
Jun 26, 2019
Written by
Katie Burton
In contrast to established wisdom, one group of scientists believe that by factoring in global health benefits, it is possible to decrease carbon emissions and still save money
The true impact of plastic
Jun 19, 2019
Written by
Marco Magrini
Parkesine, celluloid and Bakelite – the first three kinds of plastics ever discovered – reshaped the world for the better. Their modern descendants are clogging it for the worse says Marco Magrini
Out of sync: The impact of the UK’s earlier spring
May 30, 2019
Written by
Katie Burton
A 50-year look at the activity of aphids, moths, butterflies and birds has revealed some surprising aspects of the UK’s ever-earlier spring
Is hydrogen fuel the future of transport?
May 13, 2019
Written by
Marco Magrini
Marco Magrini discovers that hydrogen is back, but hopefully not with a bang
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