Geographical

Official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)

The world’s largest ocean garbage patch is getting bigger – here’s why

The world’s largest ocean garbage patch is getting bigger – here’s why

4 minutes

With more than 1.8 trillion pieces of plastic – and counting – The Great Pacific Garbage Patch has more plastic than living organisms In the remote parts of the Pacific Ocean, you might expect to find waters untainted by pollution or human-related activities. But in these far-reaching corners of the planet lies concentrations of marine debris equivalent to … [Read more...] about The world’s largest ocean garbage patch is getting bigger – here’s why

Can we stop AI fuelling the spread of climate change denial and misinformation?

7 minutes

From deepfakes to hallucinations and false sources, discover how AI is making it easier to propagate climate change denial and spread disinformation Do offshore wind turbines cause the deaths of whales? The answer is no, but with the unsettling and ever-growing intelligence of artificial intelligence (AI), many unassuming members of the public were tricked by … [Read more...] about Can we stop AI fuelling the spread of climate change denial and misinformation?

Discovering Britain: The vanished communities of London’s East End

6 minutes

Rory Walsh journeys through the vast history behind London's East End and explores the city's Tower Hamlets Walk • Urban • Greater London • Web Guide As someone who grew up (and still lives) in London's suburban southwest, the city's East End seems almost mythical. One reason is its unfamilarity. Another is that I've mostly encountered it second-hand via fictional … [Read more...] about Discovering Britain: The vanished communities of London’s East End

The best travel books of 2024

4 minutes

From journeying across the Atacama to exploring the fascinating reasons behind why we travel, discover the best travel books of 2024 There's often two sides to travelling. The exciting, informative – and often transformational – journey of discovering new places, people and cultures, and immersing yourself in experiences outside the realm of your everyday. Then there's … [Read more...] about The best travel books of 2024

Review: Seven Children by Danny Dorling

2 minutes

Dorling's latest book, Seven Children, uncovers exactly how poverty and inequality are affecting Britain's next generation The fictional children described in this book are each a statistical construct. However, as author Danny Dorling explains, their daily experiences and socioeconomic positions are based on statistical reality. Each fictional character was born in the … [Read more...] about Review: Seven Children by Danny Dorling