NATURE
The anti-poaching technology that’s saving wildlife across Africa
Aug 22, 2019
Written by
Joanna Eede
After years of trials, talks, tweaks and test runs, EarthRanger has now come of age and is being rolled out across Africa. But can the brainchild of the co-founder of Microsoft make a serious difference in the fight against the…
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
Perfecting desert photography
Aug 14, 2019
Written by
Keith Wilson
With guaranteed sunshine, bright blue skies and not a hint of air pollution, inland deserts provide some of the best and clearest natural light to be found anywhere on Earth, an ideal lure for photographers, says Keith Wilson
Rescuing coral reefs the right way
Aug 12, 2019
Written by
Katie Burton
A review of coral-saving methods is helping communities decide which ones are most suited to their needs
Patagonia’s ice fields are much bigger than anyone ever realised
Aug 07, 2019
Written by
Katie Burton
A seven-year study of Patagonia’s ice sheets has revealed the volume ice they contain is even greater than previously understood
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
Reportage and street photography
Jul 31, 2019
Written by
Keith Wilson
With a camera in everyone’s pocket, the once rarified world of reportage photography has been dramatically opened up. As news media scrambles to adjust to ‘citizen journalism’, there are still practices that can help the cream rise to the top,…
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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…
European Commission imposes emergency fishing ban to save Baltic cod
Jul 25, 2019
Written by
Eveline Vouillemin
A temporary fishing ban has been imposed by the European Commission until 2020 in an attempt to save Baltic cod stock from impending collapse
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
Hippo excrement is vital for life in rivers
Jul 18, 2019
Written by
Katie Burton
A look at the contribution of hippos to the savannah ecosystem has revealed that their preferred lifestyle is crucial for maintaining life in the rivers they laze in
Wildlife app helping children build a species database
Jul 17, 2019
Written by
Eveline Vouillemin
The new app encourages young children to connect with the natural world while allowing scientists to track levels of biodiversity across the UK
These scientists have invented a solar panel that works at night
Jul 15, 2019
Written by
Katie Burton
A type of panel has been invented that can generate electricity when pointed at the night sky, but can it ever be scaled up to serve alongside solar power?
Dossier: How the latest tech is cracking the earthquake code
Jul 12, 2019
Written by
Mark Rowe
In the 4th century BC, Aristotle proposed that earthquakes were caused by winds trapped in subterranean caves. Small tremors were triggered by air pushing on the cavern roofs, large ones by air breaking the surface. We now know a good…
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
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[From the Geographical Archive] Reporting on earthquakes in 1940
Jul 12, 2019
Written by
Ernest Tillotson
Earthquakes from time immemorial have attracted the attention of the world’s greatest thinkers. That they continue to do so is no wonder for two outstanding reasons: they cause tremendous havoc, and, though we know a great deal about them, they…
The day the Himalaya shook
Jul 12, 2019
Written by
Jonny Hawkins
A planned kayaking expedition in Nepal took on a whole new dimension for Jonny Hawkins when he found himself caught in the devastating Gorkha earthquake. Thoughts of exploration soon turned to helping those in need
Lost tree species unexpectedly re-discovered in Indonesia
Jul 11, 2019
Written by
Eveline Vouillemin
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