Rich and poor countries cover the climate crisis very differently
Nov 14, 2019
Written by
Katie Burton
A review of climate crisis coverage in the global media has revealed that rich countries and poor countries take a very different approach to environmental reporting
China’s social credit systems - a step too far in a bid to shape a society?
Nov 13, 2019
Written by
Abigail Spink
The Chinese government aims to put a ‘social credit system’ in place by 2020; a virtual scoring platform that uses personal data to assess the behaviour and ‘trustworthiness’ of every citizen. But can 24/7 surveillance ever be a good thing, and is the growing accessibility of personal data placing the UK on a similar path?
Why a ‘green’ burial is best for the environment
Nov 13, 2019
Written by
Abigail Spink
A new green cemetery in Paris indicates the growing desire among citizens for an eco-friendly death
Discovering Britain: the Leaning Tower of Belfast
Nov 11, 2019
Written by
Rory Walsh
For this month’s Discovering Britain viewpoint, Rory Walsh visits the leaning tower of Belfast
Eastbound and Up: What’s really going on in Margate?
Nov 07, 2019
Written by
Katie Burton
The story of Margate is one of early success, severe downturn and, now, revival through a conscious strategy of ‘culture-led regeneration’ that has seen thousands of Londoners flock to the east coast both as tourists and as new residents. But can the injection of culture and a splash of new blood really change lives for the better, and if so, for whom?
One whale is worth a thousand trees
Nov 05, 2019
Written by
Marco Magrini
Marco Magrini looks at the carbon capturing power of the ocean’s giants
Do marine protected areas help or harm local communities?
Nov 04, 2019
Written by
Katie Burton
Marine Protected Areas are designed to benefit the marine ecosystem and human coastal populations, but are they actually achieving both?
Conscious uncoupling: The link between China’s growth and increased pollution has come to an end
Oct 31, 2019
Written by
Katie Burton
The link between China’s economic growth and increased pollution has come to an end, but the path to sustainability is far from complete
Prisoners of Geography: An Interview with Tim Marshall
Oct 30, 2019
Written by
Sophie Donovan
How the best-selling author is making complex matters of geography accessible for the next generation
Geopolitical Hotspot – Fiji
Oct 30, 2019
Written by
Klaus Dodds
Klaus Dodds examines plans to protect Fiji from rising sea levels and the role of its powerful neighbour – Australia
Phenomenally powerful superbolts follow unusual patterns
Oct 29, 2019
Written by
Katie Burton
An analysis of nine year’s worth of lightning data, covering two billion strikes has led to some unusual discoveries about the phenomenally powerful ‘superbolt’
Conflict and compassion: How Chile’s ‘social crisis’ could reframe the pivotal UN climate summit in Santiago
Oct 28, 2019
Written by
Matt Maynard
Protestors claim the nation’s neo-liberal system is broken. Amid bullets and tear gas, socio-economic reforms are being rushed through. With the COP25 climate conference fast approaching, could this spotlight on equity help deepen commitments to the Paris Climate Agreement?
Gamers go green with Tiny Footprint
Oct 25, 2019
Written by
Eddie Forman
When getting on ‘board’ with sustainability is the entire goal
Mini-states extra: Who is in charge in San Marino?
Oct 25, 2019
Written by
Vitali Vitaliev
While researching his main article on the world’s smallest countries, Vitali Vitaliev breaks down the confusingly eccentric ruling bodies of the tiny nation of San Marino
Mini-states extra: An audience with Prince Hans Adam II
Oct 25, 2019
Written by
Vitali Vitaliev
Vitali Vitaliev briefly meets the down-to-earth ruler of Liectenstein
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