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Physical, Short Read

Climate Change and Ocean Currents – With a Focus on the Atlantic

Human, Long Read

Africa’s Energy Transition

Human

Gentrification: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Human, Long Read

China Abroad: The Chinese Diaspora

Geopolitics, Long Read

Arctic Geopolitics

Human, Long Read

The Geography of Sikhism

Sikhism originated on the Indian subcontinent, but it has taken on global significance. Continue reading The Geography of Sikhism

Arjun Bahra26th Sep 202230th Sep 2022
Human

Exploitative Land Acquisition in Africa

Sales of cheap land in African LDCs ought to, and can, benefit all, but too often the impact on local communities is overlooked. Continue reading Exploitative Land Acquisition in Africa

Orlando Virgin26th Sep 202226th Sep 2022
Physical, Short Read

Earthquake Prediction

Earthquakes are devastating; the best way to avoid this devastation is through prediction. This has proven to be incredibly difficult, though there is hope for the future. Continue reading Earthquake Prediction

Hamish Bain26th Sep 202226th Sep 2022
Human, Short Read

Karen Refugees

The Karen ethnic minority have experienced persecution in Myanmar since the outbreak of war 70 years ago. Sebastian Corso explains the background, and some potential solutions. Continue reading Karen Refugees

Sebastian Corso26th Sep 202226th Sep 2022
Competition, Human

History and Climate Change: The Optimistic Perspective

August Courtauld argues that humanity has adapted to new circumstances in the past, and so can adapt to the future challenges of climate change too. Continue reading History and Climate Change: The Optimistic Perspective

August Courtauld19th Sep 2022
Competition, Human

History and Climate Change: The Pessimistic Perspective

Max Hitchin argues that history tells us humanity is most likely to fail to adapt to climate change. Continue reading History and Climate Change: The Pessimistic Perspective

Max Hitchin19th Sep 202219th Sep 2022
Human, Long Read

Why is Food Insecurity Rising?

Global food insecurity has been trending upwards due to unsustainable farming practices and climate change, with COVID-19 and the Ukraine conflict exacerbating the issue. Continue reading Why is Food Insecurity Rising?

Edgar Brown20th Jun 202211th Jul 2022
Geopolitics, Long Read, Physical

Why Russia Wants Ukraine

Russia’s desire to conquer Ukraine rests in geography just as much as politics. Continue reading Why Russia Wants Ukraine

Sebastian Corso8th Jun 20228th Jun 2022

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