Geographical
Official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
Science & Environment
What actually happens to plastic?
Once the plastic packaging leaves your hands, where does it go? Only 9 per cent ends up in a recycling facility...
The popular beaches predicted to shrink the most by 2100
From the shores of Cyprus to the coast of Italy, discover the popular beaches that are likely to shrink the most by the end of the century...
The top five largest individual glaciers in the world
Discover the top five largest individual glaciers on the planet – a ranking scientists have only recently been able to accurately produce
Geo explainer: What are the different types of clouds?
Do you know your cumulus from your alto? Discover the different types of clouds and how to tell them apart
Geo explainer: Why are wildfires getting worse?
Discover the several reasons behind increasingly common wildfires around the world, including those in California
Unraveling the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle
From strong Gulf Stream currents to a high frequency of hurricanes and cyclones, explore the truth behind Bermuda Triangle legends
The environment in 2025: what to expect
From the next COP to refining strategies in the Paris Agreement, find out 2025's major environmental events – and why exactly they will matter
Our best shot at a healthier future
Immunisation has saved millions of lives, but new vaccines are urgently needed. Now we know where to focus our efforts first
How glaciers could help predict future volcanic activity
Millions live in the shadow of active volcanoes. Keeping an eye on nearby glaciers could help to predict future volcanic activity
The joys of backcountry boarding & the kit you need
Tristan Kennedy explains the science and art of snowboarding in remote locations
Drylands now cover almost 41 per cent of Earth’s land, excluding Antarctica
Five billion people could be affected by 2100 as Earth's drylands increase with rising aridity mostly driven by human-caused climate change
What is biochar – and how can it help the planet?
Meet biochar: the organic matter helping to capture carbon and improve soil quality – with origins stretching back 2,000 years ago
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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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