NATURE
The pros and cons of a four-footed fire prevention squad
May 16, 2020
Written by
Dawn Starin
From the US to the Mediterranean, herds of goats are used to rid the earth of grasses and shrubs that could be a fire hazard – but should this practice be encouraged?
In pictures: meet the 2020 Whitley Award winners
May 14, 2020
Written by
Geographical
Meet the 2020 Whitley Award winners
Naturally charismatic - 'flagship' species have distinct roles in their ecosystems
May 12, 2020
Written by
Jacob Dykes
Protecting the most famous members of the animal kingdom may be the right move, and not just because they attract more funding
Return of the bison - The Făgăraș Mountains of Romania will be graced by a long-lost relic
May 01, 2020
Written by
Jacob Dykes
The return of bison to Romania’s mountains could boost the region’s biodiversity and invigorate rural economies through eco-tourism
Coronavirus: measures taken now could ensure a greener life after lockdown
May 01, 2020
Written by
Lottie Watters
With Milan announcing an ambitious new plan to reduce air pollution after lockdown, environmentalists are hoping that the crisis could trigger a green new start
Coronavirus: the death of tourism threatens wildlife in Africa and India’s parks
Apr 30, 2020
Written by
Julian Matthews and Katie Burton
Loss of tourism revenue is having a worrying impact on nature reserves and parks across Africa and India. The lives of animals, and the livelihoods of rangers and guides, are under threat
Expect more dangerous ocean ‘blobs’ warn researchers
Apr 24, 2020
Written by
Katie Burton
Researchers studying marine heatwaves in the northeast Pacific, known as the Blob and the Blob 2.0, are warning that there will be more to come
Coronavirus: should we be afraid of bats?
Apr 22, 2020
Written by
Katie Burton
The notion that the Covid-19 pandemic all began because one person in China ate a bat is a prevalent one, but conservationists are fighting back against misleading claims
Plummeting oil prices highlight a battle that could go on and on
Apr 21, 2020
Written by
Angus Parker
The price of oil is plummeting – Angus Parker takes a look at a transnational dispute and its implications
Tips and tricks for lockdown photography
Apr 16, 2020
Written by
Geographical
With so much to see on our doorsteps, this is no time to put down the camera
Long-distance leviathans: New study suggests whales migrate to regulate their skin health
Apr 15, 2020
Written by
Jacob Dykes
A new decade-spanning study, in which the longest migration of any killer whale was recorded, has developed a theory that the ocean giants return to warmer waters to regulate the health of their skin.
COP26 delay: opportunity or disaster?
Apr 07, 2020
Written by
Marco Magrini
Marco Magrini analyses the implications of the COP26 delay
Coronavirus: the real impact on the climate
Apr 01, 2020
Written by
Matt Maynard
Covid-19 has forced us to reduce destructive atmospheric behaviours and has reminded us that we are at the mercy of nature. Matt Maynard looks into the effect that viral-mitigation is having on global emissions, and asks whether current material and emotional…
Albatrosses could police the oceans for illegal fishing
Mar 31, 2020
Written by
Katie Burton
Recruiting armies of albatrosses could enable the detection of illegal fishing
What to read while in lockdown: Geographical’s top picks
Mar 25, 2020
Written by
Geographical
What better time to get reading? We’ve collected some of our favourite books from over the years, a collection of certifiable classics and a few lesser-known delights. Dive right on in...
What to watch while in lockdown: Geographical’s top picks
Mar 25, 2020
Written by
Geographical
We may be stuck inside, but there’s no need to close our eyes to the world beyond our walls. We’ve collated some of our favourite documentaries available on Netflix and BBC iPlayer to tantalise the geographically minded...
No oil, no coal, no future? Preparing for a ‘just transition’
Mar 20, 2020
Written by
Katie Burton
It is supposed to ease the transfer of workers in high-carbon industries and environment-destroying jobs into cleaner, greener alternatives, without destroying their livelihoods in the process. But if the so-called ‘Just Transition’ holds all the answers, why aren’t governments around…
Understanding how bears hibernate without losing muscle could help humans recover from illness
Mar 18, 2020
Written by
Katie Burton
New discoveries about the way grizzly bears retain muscle strength during hibernation could help patients with muscle atrophy
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