NATURE
Rising tides: islands lost to the sea
Nov 07, 2017
Written by
Laura Cole
Numerous low-lying Pacific islands have disappeared under rising seas
Sea Urchins – The mysterious recovery of a species
Nov 03, 2017
Written by
Katie Garrett
In this exclusive film for Geographical, see how an unusually thriving sea urchin population could hold the answer to a mystery that has puzzled scientists for decades
Will hurricanes change minds on climate change?
Oct 28, 2017
Written by
Marco Magrini
Marco Magrini considers why the recent devastation caused by hurricanes in the Caribbean might be causing Paris pull-outs to rethink their stance
Dangerous crossings – how to photograph borders
Oct 24, 2017
Written by
Keith Wilson
Country borders are some of the most controlled environments on the planet. But restrictions on photography can vary surprisingly from one location to another
Germany’s insects continue ‘dramatic’ decline
Oct 19, 2017
Written by
Laura Cole
Nature reserves and protected areas in Germany have lost 76 per cent of flying insect biomass since 1989
Caught Out: vulnerable sharks being finned
Oct 14, 2017
Written by
Lottie Watters
An investigation into shark fins and ray gills sold in global markets reveals the majority are from species of high conservation concern
The Minus Sign: pulling carbon from the air
Oct 05, 2017
Written by
Marco Magrini
Geographical’s regular look at the world of climate change. This month, Marco Magrini looks at carbon capture and storage options
Sting in the Tale: invasive hornets
Oct 03, 2017
Written by
Chris Fitch
The rapid spread of Asian hornets is likely to make them a regular sighting in the UK over the coming years
European countries continue to prop up fossil fuels
Sep 28, 2017
Written by
Laura Cole
Europe provides more than €112billion (£97billion) in subsidies to fossil fuel companies
Where have all the old fish gone?
Sep 21, 2017
Written by
Laura Cole
A study of various fish populations has found dramatic reductions in the proportion of older fish, something that spells trouble for the overall stability of population
Season of change – photographing the harvest
Sep 18, 2017
Written by
Keith Wilson
The seasonal changes of September promise much photographic potential for your camera, but the variety of subjects and their proximity also means there are key practical considerations to master in order to get pictures that will meet your ambitions
Exhausts from shipping lanes worsen lightning storms
Sep 15, 2017
Written by
Laura Cole
Shipping traffic can increase lightning strikes, according to a pioneering study by the American Geophysical Union
Antarctica – End of the Earth
Sep 14, 2017
Written by
Chris Fitch
New documentary travels to remote Antarctica to unpack the complex science behind climate change
Solar storms stranding North Sea whales
Sep 06, 2017
Written by
Lottie Watters
The deaths of these majestic creatures had remained an unsolved mystery for over a year. Now scientists think they’ve hit on why the number of strandings has recently increased
Hundreds of new species discovered in the Amazon
Sep 05, 2017
Written by
Lottie Watters
Over a two-year period, a new species of plant or animal was identified every other day
Radical Eradication: wiping out New Zealand's predators
Sep 02, 2017
Written by
Laura Cole
As part of New Zealand’s plan to cull millions of predators, scientists are consulting the public about controversial gene technology
Sea views: mapping the ocean floor
Aug 30, 2017
Written by
Laura Cole
A project to map the ocean floor is raising concerns about prospective deep-sea mining operations
Grounded – climate and aviation
Aug 26, 2017
Written by
Marco Magrini
Geographical’s regular look at the world of climate change. This month, Marco Magrini looks at the future of civil aviation
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