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11 May 2025Nimble fingers to shrinking apples: Unlearning the junk science of school geography
Image: Shutterstock Andrew Brooks on how geographers must keep challenging false ideas …

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closeup of Edwards's pheasant (Lophura edwardsi)
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IUCN Red List 2024: What species are pushing toward extinction?

Discover some of the animal species moving closer to extinction in the latest IUCN’s Red List – and why their populations are declining The IUCN Red List, updated earlier today, details a comprehensive list of all animals, plants and fungi along…

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More than one in three tree species threatened by extinction worldwide

New IUCN Red List report finds 46,000 tree species at risk of extinction – predominantly those found on islands A new IUCN Red List report has revealed more than one…

Can we learn from environmental protests – then and now?

Andrew Brooks asks whether the lessons learned from a mass 1930s trespass should be applied to today’s environmental protests In the summer, I had two memorable holidays. The first was…

QUIZ: Flags of the World – Easy

Test your geographical knowledge of flags with this quiz! With Geographical’s daily quizzes, if you get more than 75 per cent correct, you win a 30 per cent discount on…

QUIZ: Human Geography Trivia

Test your knowledge of human geography by exploring famous monuments, bustling cities and borders in this exciting trivia quiz. Good luck!

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Our best shot at a healthier future

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Immunisation has saved millions of lives, but new vaccines are urgently needed. Now we know where to focus our efforts…

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QUIZ: 12 Days of Trivia – Borders

Grace GourlayDec 30, 2024
closeup of Edwards's pheasant (Lophura edwardsi)
Wildlife

IUCN Red List 2024: What species are pushing toward extinction?

Victoria HeathOct 28, 20246 min read

Discover some of the animal species moving closer to extinction in the latest IUCN’s Red List – and why their populations are declining The IUCN Red List, updated earlier today, details a comprehensive list of all animals, plants and fungi along…

Flower of Magnolia guatapensis

More than one in three tree species threatened by extinction worldwide

Victoria HeathOct 28, 20243 min read

New IUCN Red List report finds 46,000 tree species at risk of extinction – predominantly those found on islands A new IUCN Red List report has revealed more than one…

London, UK. 22nd June 2024. Environmental protesters with banner at the Restore Nature Now protest demonstration in London, calling for urgent political action on the nature and climate emergencies.

Can we learn from environmental protests – then and now?

Andrew BrooksOct 28, 20245 min read

Andrew Brooks asks whether the lessons learned from a mass 1930s trespass should be applied to today’s environmental protests In the summer, I had two memorable holidays. The first was…

QUIZ: Flags of the World – Easy

QUIZ: Flags of the World – Easy

Grace GourlayOct 28, 20241 min read

Test your geographical knowledge of flags with this quiz! With Geographical’s daily quizzes, if you get more than 75 per cent correct, you win a 30 per cent discount on…

QUIZ: Human Geography Trivia

QUIZ: Human Geography Trivia

Grace GourlayOct 27, 20241 min read

Test your knowledge of human geography by exploring famous monuments, bustling cities and borders in this exciting trivia quiz. Good luck!

closeup of Edwards's pheasant (Lophura edwardsi)
Wildlife

IUCN Red List 2024: What species are pushing toward extinction?

Victoria HeathOct 28, 20246 min read

Discover some of the animal species moving closer to extinction in the latest IUCN’s Red List – and why their populations…

More than one in three tree species threatened by extinction worldwide

Victoria HeathOct 28, 2024

Can we learn from environmental protests – then and now?

Andrew BrooksOct 28, 2024

QUIZ: Flags of the World – Easy

Grace GourlayOct 28, 2024

QUIZ: Human Geography Trivia

Grace GourlayOct 27, 2024
IUCN Red List 2024: What species are pushing toward extinction?

IUCN Red List 2024: What species are pushing toward extinction?

Discover some of the animal species moving closer to extinction in the latest IUCN’s Red List – and why their populations are declining The IUCN…

More than one in three tree species threatened by extinction worldwide

More than one in three tree species threatened by extinction worldwide

Can we learn from environmental protests – then and now?

Can we learn from environmental protests – then and now?

QUIZ: Flags of the World – Easy

QUIZ: Flags of the World – Easy

QUIZ: Human Geography Trivia

QUIZ: Human Geography Trivia

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IUCN Red List 2024: What species are pushing toward extinction?

IUCN Red List 2024: What species are pushing toward extinction?

More than one in three tree species threatened by extinction worldwide

More than one in three tree species threatened by extinction worldwide

Can we learn from environmental protests – then and now?

Can we learn from environmental protests – then and now?

QUIZ: Flags of the World – Easy

QUIZ: Flags of the World – Easy

QUIZ: Human Geography Trivia

QUIZ: Human Geography Trivia

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Where in the World – Beaches

Can you solve our Where In the World quick quiz for January? Just identify the location of these beaches
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Where in the world – Iconic trees

Can you solve our Where In the World quick quiz for December? Just identify the location of these iconic trees
Where in the world – Canyons
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Where in the world – Canyons

Can you solve our Where In the World quick quiz for November? Just identify the location of four well-known canyons
Where in the world – Ancient sites
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Where in the world – Ancient sites

Can you solve our Where In the World quick quiz for October? Just identify the location of four well-known ancient sites
Where in the world – Castles & walled cities
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Where in the world – Castles & walled cities

Can you solve Geographical’s Where In the World quick quiz for September? Just identify the location of four well-known castles or walled cities
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