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Food for Thought
Jun 24, 2017
Written by
Laura Cole
Almost two billion people around the world depend on imported produce to combat local scarcity
Zagori – hiking through history
Jun 22, 2017
Written by
Chris Fitch
Hiking and exploring Zagori, northern Greece, reveals more than just a spectacular geological landscape; it also uncovers the deep and rich histories of ancient culture
National Clean Air Day
Jun 15, 2017
Written by
Laura Cole
For National Clean Air Day, Geographical brings together stories about air pollution and the kind of solutions needed to tackle it
Culture Shock: The war over heritage
Jun 10, 2017
Written by
Chris Fitch
The conflict in Syria has focused attention on the ‘war crime’ of inflicting damage to significant cultural property
A Voyage to Remember
May 26, 2017
Written by
Rod Rhys Jones
In 2015, Rod Rhys Jones, Chairman of the British Antarctic Monument Trust, saw the realisation of a long-held plan to see a memorial to those who lost their lives in the pursuit of scientific knowledge, unveiled in Stanley. Ahead of…
Libya’s Human Marketplace
May 17, 2017
Written by
Chris Fitch
Photojournalist Narciso Contreras exposes the reality of large-scale human trafficking which has emerged in post-Gaddafi Libya
One woman walks Wales
May 15, 2017
Written by
Ursula Martin
Ursula Martin never thought she would walk 3,700 miles around Wales, but following a cancer diagnosis it seemed like the only reasonable thing to do
Biting back: the search for a snake bite antidote
May 13, 2017
Written by
Chris Fitch
Snake bites remain a major danger for people in developing countries, with over 4.5 million bites recorded annually. Could a recent breakthrough be the first step towards a universal anti-venom?
Tongue tied: the fight to keep Gaelic alive
Apr 27, 2017
Written by
Mark Rowe
For many living in the Outer Hebrides, the Gaelic language is a cornerstone of their narrative culture. But like many minority tongues, it’s in danger of dying out as generations modernise. Mark Rowe investigates those pushing to keep the ancient…
Lesvos: How calm after the storm? [video]
Apr 26, 2017
Written by
Geographical
Meet the Greek islanders being trained by the RNLI, saving lives at the forefront of the refugee crisis
The long and winding road: 2016 Mongol Rally
Apr 10, 2017
Written by
Drew Gurian
For most, taking a 53-day, 11,000-mile road trip through 18 countries, eight time zones, five mountain ranges and a few deserts, may sound crazy, but that’s how Drew Gurian spent last summer, driving to Mongolia in the 2016 Mongol Rally
Extinguishing Iraq’s burning oil wells
Apr 06, 2017
Written by
Chris Fitch
After nearly a year since being set alight, the raging oil wells in Qayyarah, Iraq, have finally been extinguished
Liz Bonnin: biochemist, wild animal biologist, and BBC television presenter
Mar 24, 2017
Written by
Chris Fitch
Liz Bonnin is a biochemist, wild animal biologist, and BBC television presenter, known for hosting various science, nature, and wildlife programming. Her new show, Galápagos, is due to air this spring
East meets Waste: tech waste piling up in Asia
Mar 14, 2017
Written by
Chris Fitch
Asia not only manufacturers most of the world’s electronic goods, it now consumes the most as well. Without sophisticated recycling systems, e-waste is piling up
Peter Willcox: environmental activist
Mar 13, 2017
Written by
Geographical
Peter Willcox is the captain of the Greenpeace campaign boat, Rainbow Warrior. He has participated in environmental campaigns for Greenpeace across the world for over 30 years. His new book, Greenpeace Captain, is out now
Room to breathe
Mar 10, 2017
Written by
Daniel Crewe
As Uber shores up its African stronghold, how will urban air quality fare?
Horsepower across the Djenghi-djer
Mar 06, 2017
Written by
Neil Smith, Calum Nicoll, Struan Chisholm, Mark Chonofsky, Sam Newmark and Sandy Fowler
British explorers on the Kyrgyz frontier – Neil Smith, Calum Nicoll, Struan Chisholm, Mark Chonofsky, Sam Newmark and Sandy Fowler – saddled up and spent three weeks exploring the wilderness of the Djenghi-djer range
The Matriarch Adventure: Sisterhood of the Travelling ’Phants
Mar 03, 2017
Written by
Laura Cole
Expedition leader, Catherine Edsell, leads a team of ten women into Namibia to track rare desert elephants
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