Geographical

Official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)

QUIZ: Forests

QUIZ: Forests

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Welcome to the Ultimate Forest Quiz! Forests are some of the most fascinating and essential ecosystems on our planet. From the dense, misty rainforests of the Amazon to the towering redwoods of North America, these green giants play a crucial role in our climate, wildlife, and geography. Good luck! … [Read more...] about QUIZ: Forests

Review: Red Pockets by Alice Mah

4 minutes

Alice Mah returns to her ancestral village in China to find crumbling graves, spiritual unrest and toxic smog. What follows is a haunting journey through heritage, grief and environmental collapse In Chinese folklore, the neglected dead can become vengeful, hungry ghosts who unleash illness and misfortune on their descendants. The living must feed and care for their … [Read more...] about Review: Red Pockets by Alice Mah

Turning the tide on Bangladesh’s plastic pollution

11 minutes

Can Bangladesh’s new government save the rivers on which the country depends? You can smell the river even before you can see it – a noxious odour that burns the nose and the back of the throat. ‘Ten to 15 years ago, this area was lightly populated, and the river was clean. People fished here and children played in the water,’ says Rashedul Haque as he stares down at … [Read more...] about Turning the tide on Bangladesh’s plastic pollution

How pioneering explorers OceanX are illuminating the deep

4 minutes

Mattie Rodrigue, science director at OceanX, shares what she's learned in the last five years – and what this means for the future of our oceans From the icy expanses of the Arctic to the coral reefs of the tropics, our oceans are facing unprecedented challenges. But amidst the growing concerns about climate change and environmental degradation, there are beacons of hope, … [Read more...] about How pioneering explorers OceanX are illuminating the deep