Geographical
Official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
Science & Environment
The need for nature
New research reveals that nature isn’t just good for the planet – it’s essential for our very wellbeing
What is the environmental cost of space travel?
Discover more about the hidden environment cost of space junk and CO2 entering our atmosphere due to space exploration
How ship traffic unlocked a methane mystery buried for over a decade
A new paper suggests we may be overlooking a major source of global methane emissions
Ash dieback and other tree diseases threaten net zero goals
Scientists find a hidden climate threat as a deadly disease ravages Britain’s forests, releasing millions of tonnes of carbon from the soil
How French media is reshaping its coverage of extreme weather
Doug Specht examines the marked change in how French media are reporting on extreme weather within the country This summer,…
Which cities are close to active volcanoes?
From cities in Italy to New Zealand and Peru, discover the places around the world nearby to active volcanoes
Discovering Britain: Maritime Greenwich
Rory Walsh travels through time and space to a London landmark that shaped the world
Geo explainer: What is a heat dome, and is it different to a heat wave?
Current extreme temperatures are related to a 'heat dome' across central Europe, but what exactly are they and how are they formed?
Five islands that no longer exist
Discover more about vanishing islands across the globe, and why some 'phantom islands' have entirely disappeared from maps
Geo explainer: Why is Antarctica turning green?
Discover why the planet's coldest, icy continent has begun to turn green – and how climate change is playing a role in the transformation
Geo explainer: What are marine heat waves – and are they getting worse?
Find out more about marine heatwaves, their vast impact on marine life & ecosystems, and how researchers are monitoring them
UK should adopt ‘pay as you throw’ incentive to boost recycling
Innovative waste system could provide a solution to high UK council tax bills and help to increase recycling & reduce waste
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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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