UK
Electric dreams: the return of Cornish mining?
Jul 07, 2018
Written by
Laura Cole
A new interest in Cornish mines has been sparked amid the electric vehicle revolution
Replanting the Hebrides
Jun 22, 2018
Written by
Mark Rowe
An ambitious, long-term project is hoping to bring trees back to the northern reaches of the UK
The hidden costs of invasive species
Apr 09, 2018
Written by
Laure Boissat
The UK’s withdrawal from the EU is likely to lead to a surge in management costs of invasive non-native species in the UK, a task that currently amounts to £2bn annually
Does the UK government’s 25-Year Environment Plan go far enough?
Jan 12, 2018
Written by
Matt Maynard
With Blue Planet II’s recent rally cry for environmental protection in our living rooms; and Michael Gove’s sweeping reforms in Whitehall – does the new Conservative plan really herald the landmark reforms it promises?
England’s first resident dolphins
Dec 21, 2017
Written by
James Field
A community of 28 bottlenose dolphins has made the southwest coast of England its year round home
Why UK cavers are leading the world
Nov 23, 2017
Written by
Tony Waltham
From casual forays beneath to leading scientific breakthroughs, UK’s caving communities are proving an invaluable resource
Milton Keynes at 50
Mar 23, 2017
Written by
Mark Rowe
As it celebrates turning 50-years-old, Milton Keynes is bracing for the challenges of the next half century. Mark Rowe reports
How to create a more ‘United’ Kingdom
Mar 07, 2017
Written by
Geographical
Last year’s EU referendum revealed a divided country. Could genuine economic and social reform reunite the UK?
In Recovery – 12 months on from Storm Desmond
Jan 18, 2017
Written by
Karen Lloyd
Twelve months on from Storm Desmond and one in five households across the severlely-hit Cumbria region are yet to return home. Karen Lloyd recalls the events of the time and looks at the aftermath
Exotic crops for Cornwall
Aug 18, 2016
Written by
Chris Fitch
Climate change is pushing parts of Cornwall further and further into subtropical territory, making it feasible to grow several new crops
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[VIDEO] People, politics and the planet: any questions? Britain in a changing Europe
Jul 29, 2016
Written by
Chris Fitch
Watch the RGS-IBG debate on what could happen to the environment in the wake of a UK exit from the European Union
What is the future for Britain’s agriculture and countryside?
Jul 21, 2016
Written by
Felicity Challinor
With the future of Britain’s agriculture and environment now in the hands of Andrea Leadsom, various groups have aired views on what should happen next
21CC: Life off the ladder
Jul 14, 2016
Written by
Chris Fitch
As the UK’s – and London’s – housing situation has tumbled towards ‘crisis’ in recent years, over 11 million people are now housed in the private rental market. The RGS-IBG’s 21st Century Challenges team explores the rise of the long-term…
Land reform in Scotland: what lies ahead
Jun 21, 2016
Written by
Malcolm Combe
The recent Scottish parliament elections raised the expected issues of things like education and healthcare, but another less mainstream subject also caught the attention of both the public and politicians and continues to reverberate – the so-called Scottish land question,…
Dieback fight back
Jun 11, 2016
Written by
Laura Cole
A 200-year-old tree named ‘Betty’ is helping identify genetic tolerance to ash dieback disease
The EU referendum and the UK environment
Apr 11, 2016
Written by
Laura Cole
At the launch of an independent report on the environmental impacts of the EU referendum, Geographical collects perspectives from key environmental charities and academics
A wing and a prayer
Feb 02, 2016
Written by
Chris Fitch
The UK’s butterfly population has suffered significant declines since the 1970s, although detailed surveys indicate small signs of optimism
The UK’s best walks
Dec 17, 2015
Written by
Laura Cole
Looking for a long walk for the winter holidays? Geographical has compiled a list of top UK walks
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