Geographical

Official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)

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Kentucky Fried Chicken or KFC in Japan decoration in Santa cause in Winter christmas season promotion at OSAKA, JAPAN 6 December 2017.

Five very different festive traditions

ByAmber BryanDec 17, 2025
Holiday traditions differ around the world, from roller skating to morning mass, to eating fast food on Christmas Day
Trump graphic

Out now: January 2026’s Geographical issue

ByVictoria HeathDec 15, 2025

From the cascading devastation inflicted by Trump aid cuts, to a North Pole expedition, stay on top of the world…

iLamp in streets

How AI streetlights are rescuing Nigeria’s coastal highway

ByVictoria HeathDec 15, 2025
Thousands of AI-driven, solar-powered street lights are set to help finance construction of Nigeria's coastal highway
The top five countries where plastic waste in the ocean comes from

The top five countries where plastic waste in the ocean comes from

ByAmber BryanDec 12, 2025

Discover which countries are responsible for the most plastic waste that ends up on beaches and coasts around the world…

Little child learning shapes and colors with a wooden Montessori toy. Early childhood education concept, cognitive and sensory development through play.

Excessive heat harms young children’s development, study suggests

ByVictoria HeathDec 12, 2025
Research on three- and four-year-olds in different nations examined the impact of temperature on childhood milestones, with startling results
Dallol volcano danakil depression Ethiopia

Five strange natural places in the world

ByAmber BryanDec 12, 2025
Discover some of the most interesting but strange natural wonders of the planet, from Blood Falls to Spotted Lake
Black band disease

Climate extremes triggered rare coral disease and mass mortality on the Great Barrier Reef

ByVictoria HeathDec 12, 2025

New study suggests climate change is happening too quickly for corals to adjust Scientists at the University of Sydney have…

Shanghai, China 2021: The Huangpu river overflowed its banks after heavy rain

Coastal cities under threat as flood risks increase, study finds

ByAmber BryanDec 11, 2025
The combination of extreme climate events, sea-level rising and land subsidence could create larger floods in coastal cities in the future
Dense smog covering a modern city skyline

New study links air pollution to more advanced coronary artery disease

ByAmber BryanDec 10, 2025
Air pollution has been linked to more severe heart disease, and there's a notable difference between men and women, according to a new study
Earth with green forest in background

How have countries improved – or made worse – the environment in 2025?

ByVictoria HeathDec 9, 2025
From South Korea to the UK, discover how the major players on the global stage stack up in their environmental actions and inactions in 2025
Woman protesting

The courage to defend

ByGeographical ContributorDec 9, 2025
On Human Rights Defenders Day, Doug Specht reflects on the vital work of individuals around the world standing up for justice
Project team at University of Aberdeen

£1m investment in geothermal pilot to unlock heat beneath our feet

ByVictoria HeathDec 9, 2025
Grant secured by University of Aberdeen set to explore the city's geological potential and pave the way for low-carbon heating solutions
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