NATURE
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
Ocean blooms: tracking the rise of jellyfish swarms
Oct 18, 2019
Written by
Katie Burton
Many scientists believe that jellyfish numbers are increasing, pointing to their remarkable resilience to climate change and the increase in hugely damaging jellyfish blooms. But are jellies really taking over, and if so, what should be done to prevent the…
Gallery: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2019
Oct 16, 2019
Written by
Geographical
Prepare to be inspired, startled and filled with awe in equal measure – the Natural History Museum’s annual contest is back with another set of the very best nature photography the world’s shutterbugs have to offer
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
Defunct oil and gas platforms could pump CO2 far beneath the seabed
Oct 08, 2019
Written by
Katie Burton
A group of scientists from Edinburgh University has come up with a novel way to utilise old oil and gas platforms
Gallery: The Environmental Photographer of the Year 2019
Oct 01, 2019
Written by
Geographical
This year’s winning environmental photographs show the impacts of the growing climate crisis across the world
Forest vertebrate populations have halved and the carbon sink suffers
Oct 01, 2019
Written by
Katie Burton
A WWF report has revealed that global forest vertebrate populations have declined by 53 per cent since 1970, raising questions about the methods used to measure forest regeneration
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
Songbirds are disappearing from the wild – here's why
Sep 20, 2019
Written by
Helena Hosking
Around 75 million birds are kept as pets in Indonesia, threatening to wipe out some wild bird populations
Geese flying further north due to climate change
Sep 19, 2019
Written by
Helena Hosking
Migratory animals are actively adjusting their traditions to cope with the environmental crisis, new research has found
The brand names fighting back against deforestation
Sep 19, 2019
Written by
Jake Stones
How many trees can you plant in a day?
More than 60 lakes discovered beneath the Greenland Ice Sheet
Sep 18, 2019
Written by
Katie Burton
New analysis of NASA data has led to the discovery of more than 60 sub-glacial lakes hidden beneath the Greenland ice sheet
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
The lessons to be learnt from just one photo a day
Sep 11, 2019
Written by
Keith Wilson
The move away from film has meant more pictures being taken at more times than ever before – but does that always result in better photography? Is there something to be learnt from setting yourself limits, asks Keith Wilson
The challenge of a crowded ocean: avoiding icebergs and whales
Sep 02, 2019
Written by
Katie Burton
As the ocean looks set to get busier due to increasing international trade, improving navigation systems is being seen as vital for protecting both human and marine life
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’
LATEST STORIES
MUST READ STORIES
EDUCATION PARTNERS
TRAVEL PARTNERS
DOSSIERS
Like longer reads? Try our in-depth dossiers that provide a comprehensive view of each topic
NEVER MISS A STORY - Follow Geographical on Social
Want to stay up to date with breaking Geographical stories? Join the thousands following us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and stay informed about the world.