Volcano tourism: unprepared tourists putting themselves at risk to see live eruptions
New research, published today in the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) journal Geo: Geography and the Environment, reveals the dangers that thrill-seeking tourists are exposing themselves to, in the name of experiencing a live volcanic eruption.
Bike sharing schemes mostly benefit healthy, wealthy, young white men
Despite claims to be environmentally friendly and to widen access to cycling, bike share schemes in cities across the world, including London, aren’t living up to promises.
Coastal sand: the natural resource so valuable, countries are trading it illegally
China consumed more sand between 2011 and 2013 than America did in the whole of the 20th century. Now new research, presented today at the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Annual International Conference, reveals that Cambodia has been exporting unprecedented amounts of sand to Singapore illegally.
Cash strapped councils over-exploit public parks by hiring them out for music festivals too often
Research presented today at the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Annual International Conference shows that London park space is being hired more than ever before by private corporations for music festivals, thus restricting access for members of the public.
New research shows why the commute should be counted as part of the working day
Swap meat and chocolate puddings to make drastic reductions in school meals’ carbon and water footpr
New research presented at the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Annual International Conference reveals that in primary schools in England, beef and lamb dishes make up 5% of the total food served in terms of weight, but account for 37% of the total carbon footprint. Chocolate desserts make up 3% of the total food in terms of weight, but are responsible for 19% of the total water footprint.
London’s night time workers struggling to access transport despite new Night Tube
London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s 24-Hour Vision runs the risk of neglecting night workers’ needs by focusing instead on bars, clubs and going out, according to new research presented at the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Annual International Conference at Cardiff University.
Meat-free men? Men want to eat less meat but avoid vegetarian and vegan food in social settings with
New research presented today at the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Annual International Conference reveals that men who want to reduce meat consumption are embarrassed to eat vegetarian or vegan food in public.
Bustling Banglatown: Free walk launched to showcase Bengali contribution to London’s East End
Local writer and explorer Will Millard debuts his new book
Writer, explorer and BBC presenter Will Millard will be speaking at the King’s Lynn Festival about his recently released book ‘The Old Man and the Sand Eel’.
“You can never fool a mule!” Wainwright prize-winner Hugh Thomson visits Exeter
Wainwright prize-winner Hugh Thomson will be continuing his UK theatre tour this summer at the Exeter Phoenix in Exeter on July 5th, revealing tales of his British ‘South-American adventure’, a hike inspired by the age-old tradition of being accompanied by a pack mule.
“You can never fool a mule!” Wainwright prize-winner Hugh Thomson visits Keswick
Wainwright prize-winner Hugh Thomson will be continuing his UK theatre tour this summer at the Exeter Phoenix in Exeter on 5 July, revealing tales of his British ‘South-American adventure’, a hike inspired by the age-old tradition of being accompanied by a pack mule.