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Using biochar could cut emissions of China’s croplands by up to half, study finds https://geographical.co.uk/news/using-biochar-could-cut-emissions-of-chinas-croplands-by-up-to-half-study-finds
Using biochar could cut emissions of China’s croplands by up to half, study finds
Common agricultural byproduct – biochar – could offer a practical solution to tackling high emissions of greenhouse gas 300 times more powerful than CO2
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January 13, 2026 at 3:57 PM
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Travel tips with naturalist Michael J Warren https://geographical.co.uk/culture/travel-tips-with-naturalist-michael-j-warren
Travel tips with naturalist Michael J Warren
Naturalist Michael J Warren shares with Bryony Cottam his tips on getting more out of your travels
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January 13, 2026 at 1:22 AM
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Why Trump’s latest move to pull out of UNFCCC is the most troubling yet https://geographical.co.uk/news/why-trumps-latest-move-to-pull-out-of-unfccc-is-the-most-troubling-yet
Why Trump’s latest move to pull out of UNFCCC is the most troubling yet
Trump has pulled US from a total of 66 international organisations, with many aimed at combating climate change
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January 12, 2026 at 12:36 PM
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Geo explainer: What are shadow fleets? https://geographical.co.uk/news/geo-explainer-what-are-shadow-fleets
Geo explainer: What are shadow fleets?
Discover more about the ships that bypass Western sanctions and evade capture in the seas around the world
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January 12, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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The countries with the largest changes in life expectancy https://geographical.co.uk/news/the-countries-with-the-largest-changes-in-life-expectancy
The countries with the largest changes in life expectancy
From the Maldives to Malawi, discover the nations where life expectancy has jumped upwards thanks to medical advancements and more Back in 1965, the average life expectancy globally was 54. As of 2025, that number has risen by around 20 years, thanks to a combination of public health advancements, medical breakthroughs and improved living standards. […]
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January 9, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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The hidden, and often ignored, cost of war on the planet https://geographical.co.uk/news/how-do-wars-affect-the-environment
The hidden, and often ignored, cost of war on the planet
Learn about the alarming environmental cost of war, with militaries as major contributors to global greenhouse gas emissions.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:08 PM
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The ten species to watch out for in 2026 https://geographical.co.uk/wildlife/the-ten-species-to-watch-out-for-in-2026
The ten species to watch out for in 2026
From a psychedelic tarantula to wild tulips and a pangolin, here are the ten highly-threatened species to watch out for in 2026
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January 9, 2026 at 8:22 AM
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Study finds three ways that global aviation emissions could be halved https://geographical.co.uk/news/study-finds-three-ways-that-global-aviation-emissions-could-be-halved
Study finds three ways that global aviation emissions could be halved
From removing premium-class seating to raising passenger loads, discover the ways that airplane emissions can be tackled In 2023, each paying passenger flying on planes around the world emitted 84.4 grams of CO₂ per kilometre. A study, however, co-led by the University of Oxford, has found three ways of mitigating such emissions and potentially reducing […]
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January 9, 2026 at 8:21 AM
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How a fault line in Indonesia could cause a devastating quake https://geographical.co.uk/news/how-a-fault-line-in-indonesia-could-cause-a-devastating-quake
How a fault line in Indonesia could cause a devastating quake
Scientists warn that a recently discovered fault could unleash a catastrophic future earthquake in Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta
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January 9, 2026 at 8:16 AM
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Greenland: teetering on the edge https://geographical.co.uk/news/greenland-teetering-on-the-edge
Greenland: teetering on the edge
Journey across ice, tundra and fjord to see how the world’s largest island is changing – and what its future might mean for us all
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January 8, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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Greenland: at a glance https://geographical.co.uk/news/greenland-at-a-glance
Greenland: at a glance
Discover some of the most important facts about Greenland – along with a deep dive into its geography, history and Trump’s desire to buy the nation
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January 8, 2026 at 7:58 AM
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Top tips for reducing your food waste https://geographical.co.uk/news/top-tips-for-reducing-your-food-waste
Top tips for reducing your food waste
From using Too Good To Go to picking ‘ugly’ produce, learn how to reduce your food waste and protect the planet Around the world, approximately one-third of all food produced is never eaten. Food waste remains a huge issue, particularly in developed countries. A recent study found that the level of food wasted globally is […]
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January 7, 2026 at 9:08 AM
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Will emissions ever fall? https://geographical.co.uk/climate-change/will-emissions-ever-fall
Will emissions ever fall?
Technology is pushing us towards peak emissions faster than politics ever could. But what follows may be a years-long stagnation, not the swift decline the climate needs
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January 7, 2026 at 9:07 AM
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Record year for wind and solar in Britain in 2025 https://geographical.co.uk/news/record-year-for-wind-and-solar-in-britain-in-2025
Record year for wind and solar in Britain in 2025
Renewables now make up 47 per cent of electricity supplies in the UK, with electricity generation up by 6 per cent compared to 2024 The UK’s fleet of wind, biomass and solar power plants all set new records in 2025, according to analysis from Carbon Brief. Electricity demand grew for the second year in a […]
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January 7, 2026 at 9:04 AM
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Why is Venezuela a failed petrostate? https://geographical.co.uk/news/why-is-venezuela-a-failed-petrostate
Why is Venezuela a failed petrostate?
It has the world’s largest quantity of oil reserves – so why is Venezuela unable to make itself a successful petrostate?
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January 5, 2026 at 8:14 PM
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Why the US seizure of Maduro echoes a century of gunboat diplomacy https://geographical.co.uk/news/why-the-us-seizure-of-maduro-echoes-a-century-of-gunboat-diplomacy
Why the US seizure of Maduro echoes a century of gunboat diplomacy
US arrest of Nicolás Maduro is a Trump-led operation that revives a long history of gunboat diplomacy, oil politics and empire
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January 4, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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Five very different New Year’s traditions https://geographical.co.uk/news/five-very-different-new-years-traditions
Five very different New Year’s traditions
From ‘first-footing’ in Scotland to eating grapes in Spain, discover the less well-known New Year’s traditions carried out around the world
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January 1, 2026 at 12:03 PM
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How are warming waters changing UK seas? https://geographical.co.uk/news/how-are-warming-waters-changing-uk-seas
How are warming waters changing UK seas?
From an influx of octopus to the reduced presence of white fish, discover how UK undersea ecosystems are altering due to climate change
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January 1, 2026 at 6:03 AM
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Unpacking an abundance of space in Yorkshire https://geographical.co.uk/science-environment/unpacking-an-abundance-of-space-in-yorkshire
Unpacking an abundance of space in Yorkshire
What appears on the Ordnance Survey as a blank square kilometre of land is in fact a landscape rich with life, memory and meaning, Doug Specht reveals
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December 31, 2025 at 7:50 AM
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Fires could emit more air pollution than previously estimated, study finds https://geographical.co.uk/news/fires-could-emit-more-air-pollution-than-previously-estimated-study-finds
Fires could emit more air pollution than previously estimated, study finds
Organic compound emissions from wildland fires could be 21 per cent higher than previously thought, according to study
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December 30, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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2025 in review: the most impactful conservation efforts this year https://geographical.co.uk/news/2025-in-review-the-most-impactful-conservation-efforts-this-year
2025 in review: the most impactful conservation efforts this year
From snow leopard populations revitalising in Nepal to seagrass meadows in Spain, discover how the world is conserving its habitats and wildlife in 2025.…
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December 29, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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What can be done to protect Florida’s wildlife? https://geographical.co.uk/wildlife/what-can-be-done-to-protect-floridas-wildlife
What can be done to protect Florida’s wildlife?
The race against time to secure a survival path for Florida’s wildlife before development closes the door
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December 28, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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The desert that fed the world https://geographical.co.uk/news/the-desert-that-fed-the-world
The desert that fed the world
A journey through Chile’s far north reveals how the Atacama shaped global agriculture, redrew borders and left a political legacy that continues to resonate
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December 26, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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Globsters: the strange ‘beasts’ found on beaches https://geographical.co.uk/news/globsters-the-strange-beasts-found-on-beaches
Globsters: the strange ‘beasts’ found on beaches
Discover more about a mysterious, recurring ocean phenomenon that has captivated attention for decades From time to time, the sea leaves something on the sand that disturbs the boundary between the natural and the imagined. A pale, fibrous mass lies tangled in seaweed, heavy with salt and decay. It has no clear shape, no visible […]
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December 24, 2025 at 4:50 AM
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Trump set to dismantle major US climate research climate centre https://geographical.co.uk/news/trump-set-to-dismantle-major-us-climate-research-climate-centre
Trump set to dismantle major US climate research climate centre
Trump administration plans to eliminate ‘green new scam research activities’ and sources of ‘climate alarmism’
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December 23, 2025 at 6:42 PM