Geographical
Official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
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Outdoor air pollution linked to differences in children’s brain development
Air pollution impacts children's brain development including level of white brain matter used for cognitive function, and risk for disorders
The dirty truth about acrylic and microplastics
Acrylic and microplastics are found in everyday environments, but how exactly do they impact our planet, and what exactly are they found in?
Phenomena: frozen methane bubbles
The fascinating methane bubbles underneath lakes across the world hide a darker secret that can harm our planet.
The world’s most isolated settlements
Discover the areas in the world with the most isolated settlements – where exactly are they, and how many people live there?
Sloth survival threatened by climate change, study finds
Rising temperatures across the world threaten the health of slow-moving sloths who cannot migrate to cooler ranges in wake of climate change.
UK closes last coal power station after 142 years
The last coal power station in the UK, Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station, closes today – marking the end of electricity via coal in the country
Scientists discover how coral skeletons can harm reefs in world oceans
Skeletons that stay put after marine heatwaves can prevent new coral from forming and stop herbivores from clearing away algae.
The top ten largest volcanoes in the world
Discover the ten largest volcanoes across the world according to their elevation, from those in Bolivia to Argentina and Chile.
Top tips on kayaking and a wishlist of kit
Tristan Kennedy braves the rapids for an immersion course in kayaking
Empire to extinction: The legacy of Bristol Zoo
Andrew Brooks on the passing of Bristol Zoo and the ongoing debate about its role in the 21st century
A proper geography conference
Discover the exciting world of contemporary geography at the Royal Geographical Society's conference. Andrew Brooks shares his experiences and insights.
Country profile: Qatar
The small country with more migrant workers than citizens plays a complex geopolitical game On 9 January 2024, US Secretary…
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Published in the UK since 1935, Geographical is the official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG).
Informative, authoritative and educational, this site’s content covers a wide range of subject areas, including geography, culture, wildlife and exploration, illustrated with superb photography.
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