Geographical

Official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)

Five maps that will change how you see the world

Five maps that will change how you see the world

3 minutes

From those depicting the devastation of rising sea levels to displays of population density across the world, these maps will challenge your world view… Maps help us define our place on the planet. Their influence is of great magnitude, helping to shape an understanding of our place among hundreds of other countries and territories, and keenly assert our position on the … [Read more...] about Five maps that will change how you see the world

Writer’s Reads: Shafik Meghji

2 minutes

Journalist, travel writer and author Shafik Meghji recommends some of his favourite reads. His latest book, Small Earthquakes, is out now Shafik Meghji is an award-winning journalist, travel writer and author who specialises in Latin America. His new book, Small Earthquakes, uncovers Britain’s lost history in South America. Read on to find out some more of his top literary … [Read more...] about Writer’s Reads: Shafik Meghji

August’s research round-up

5 minutes

Discover some fascinating scientific advancements and studies from across the globe – from research on bogong moths to pangolins Guiding stars In Australia’s Snowy Mountains, a small laboratory houses a unique flight arena designed specifically for the bogong moth. These moths, endemic to Australia, make a nearly 1,000-kilometre migration each spring from … [Read more...] about August’s research round-up

How Polylepis forests are reshaping the Andes

5 minutes

High in the Andes, Constantino Aucca Chutas is restoring ancient forests and water systems with the help of local communities and Incan tradition It’s 5am in Peru when Constantino Aucca Chutas answers his phone. He shrugs off apologies for calling him at such an early hour, explaining that he’s shortly heading out to visit a local reforestation project. ‘It’s normal to be … [Read more...] about How Polylepis forests are reshaping the Andes

87 per cent of UK schools in toxic air zones, study finds

3 minutes

More than 25,000 British schools are in areas exceeding World Health Organization (WHO) air quality guidelines 850,000 children in Britain are exposed to air pollution more than double the recommended WHO guidelines, a new campaign from Health Equals has revealed. More than 25,000 schools are also in areas exceeding WHO air quality guidelines, with these same … [Read more...] about 87 per cent of UK schools in toxic air zones, study finds