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E-waste rises in damning report
Dec 21, 2017
Written by
James Field
Only 20 per cent of electronic waste is being recycled globally. As incomes rise and prices fall, predictions for the future are looking grim
Unwanted side effects: the problems of antimalarials
Dec 09, 2017
Written by
Laura Cole
A rapid malaria test has stemmed overuse of antimalarials, but is risking the overuse of antibiotics instead
Power supply: mining for an ethical battery
Nov 18, 2017
Written by
Chris Fitch
A global boom in battery usage over the coming century has raised concerns about the ethics and practices behind mining cobalt and other essential minerals
The inspectors call: Chinese environmental crackdown
Nov 04, 2017
Written by
Laura Cole
China’s central government is to shut down factories and punish local officials in the latest sweep of environmental crackdowns across the country
Home and Dry: Middle East water shortages
Oct 12, 2017
Written by
Chris Fitch
As the global supply of water comes under increased strain, regional instability leaves Jordan stuck between a rock and a hard place
Diabetes: The World at Risk
Jun 29, 2017
Written by
Mark Rowe
Diabetes is often thought of as a ‘western’ problem, one linked to the developed world’s overindulgence in fatty foods and chronic lack of physical activity. But with more than 400 million people affected globally, this disease is a global threat
Food for Thought
Jun 24, 2017
Written by
Laura Cole
Almost two billion people around the world depend on imported produce to combat local scarcity
National Clean Air Day
Jun 15, 2017
Written by
Laura Cole
For National Clean Air Day, Geographical brings together stories about air pollution and the kind of solutions needed to tackle it
Biting back: the search for a snake bite antidote
May 13, 2017
Written by
Chris Fitch
Snake bites remain a major danger for people in developing countries, with over 4.5 million bites recorded annually. Could a recent breakthrough be the first step towards a universal anti-venom?
Extinguishing Iraq’s burning oil wells
Apr 06, 2017
Written by
Chris Fitch
After nearly a year since being set alight, the raging oil wells in Qayyarah, Iraq, have finally been extinguished
East meets Waste: tech waste piling up in Asia
Mar 14, 2017
Written by
Chris Fitch
Asia not only manufacturers most of the world’s electronic goods, it now consumes the most as well. Without sophisticated recycling systems, e-waste is piling up
Room to breathe
Mar 10, 2017
Written by
Daniel Crewe
As Uber shores up its African stronghold, how will urban air quality fare?
Twist and shout: European tornadoes
Feb 14, 2017
Written by
Chris Fitch
A lack of awareness is preventing adequate monitoring of destructive tornado events in Europe
Time to shine: Rolex award winners
Dec 10, 2016
Written by
Paul Presley
Rolex is celebrating 40 years of bringing pioneering, life-improving projects to the fore
Yellow fever goes intercontinental
Jul 05, 2016
Written by
Laura Cole
Increased air travel is transporting yellow fever to Asia, as the first ever cases are diagnosed in China
Turning Zimbabwe's printing press back on
Jul 02, 2016
Written by
Laura Cole
Zimbabwe prints more money, prompting fears of a return to the hyperinflation of the country’s past
SDG Scorecard: Latin America becoming more equal
Jun 14, 2016
Written by
Chris Fitch
Latin America and the Caribbean experience the highest levels of inequality in the world – however, the rate is falling. Yet there is considerable progress required to get other Sustainable Development Goals on track before 2030
Is buying quinoa bad for traditional consumers?
Jun 09, 2016
Written by
Chris Fitch
As popularity of quinoa has escalated in recent years, so too has the price. New research explores the impact this is having on traditional South American consumers
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