Geographical
Official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
Science & Environment
Can ancient forests hold the key to saving Lough Neagh?
Toxic algal blooms have turned the UK’s largest lake green, but new research reveals that its problems began thousands of years ago – and reforestation could offer a solution
New type of landslide could impact northern altitudes, study finds
Known as permafrost detachment slides, these landslides may be a long-term impact of wildfires
The global nuclear power revival is fuelling a new uranium rush
The West is turning to nuclear power once more, but experts say that without new mines, demand for uranium could exceed supply by 2040
Research roundup: deep ocean heat, volcanic gold and Beijing’s trees
From warming ocean depths and gold-rich volcanoes to youthful populations and pollution-producing trees, we round up some of the latest geographical research
The high cost of disappearing mangroves
As shrimp farming expands, the world's mangroves disappear, leaving coastal communities, wildlife and climate increasingly vulnerable
Forever chemicals and the toxic legacy of CFC replacements
The race to save the ozone layer has left us with a new, more permanent problem
Geo explainer: The growing problem of UK wildfires
The Suffolk wildfire shows how wildfire season is becoming more intense in the UK
The resilience test: how the Caribbean is preparing for the future
Bryony Cottam looks toward the Caribbean and how its islands are showing what climate adaptation really means on the front line
The hidden pesticide pollution beneath Europe’s forests and fields
Widespread pesticide contamination across Europe is threatening the essential soil fungi that plants rely on Atrazine, once one of the…
What trees can tell us about our world
Discover how the longevity of trees, particularly the Great Basin bristlecone pine, contributes to our understanding of climate.
Time marches on: days are getting longer due to climate change
Researchers say that day lengthening is 'unprecedented', caused by rising sea levels slowing Earth's rotation
Space is cooling down – here’s why it matters to the planet
As the climate warms below, the edge of space is cooling down – and it could soon disrupt essential communication networks
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Published in the UK since 1935, Geographical is the official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG).
Informative, authoritative and educational, this site’s content covers a wide range of subject areas, including geography, culture, wildlife and exploration, illustrated with superb photography.
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