Hello Robert! Thank you for joining GeoTalk. Before we turn the page, could you introduce yourself to our readers? I am an ethnologist and cultural anthropologist. I have the privilege of working in ‘Laboratory for Interdisciplinary Research into the Anthropocene’, led by Prof. Dariusz Brykała, which is part of the Institute of Geography and Spatial Organisation of the Polish Academy of Sciences. ...[Read More]
Navigating the tides of change: A strategic foresight into a post-petroleum future by 2040
Today, as we mark the anniversary of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), founded in Baghdad on September 14, 1960, by five oil-producing nations: Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, and Venezuela, and with the European Union setting ambitious climate targets for 2040 , the global energy landscape stands at a critical juncture. A century profoundly shaped by fossil fuels is ...[Read More]
Where to next? A Geotourism guide to some of the World’s most epic landscapes
Geological tourism, or geotourism, offers a unique way to experience our planet’s incredible history and ongoing dynamic processes. Beyond simply admiring beautiful landscapes, geotourism invites us to understand the forces that shaped them, from ancient tectonic movements to the relentless power of erosion. Join us as we explore some remarkable geotourism destinations, each telling a compel ...[Read More]
Pride Month: support your LGBTQ+ colleagues in science
Imagine this: you are at work, casually discussing your weekend plans with colleagues. One is planning a hike with her husband. Another jokes about meeting his girlfriend’s parents for dinner, nerves barely concealed. Then you mention a date night with your partner. The conversation halts. The atmosphere becomes taut. One of your colleagues makes a swift exit. Later that day, your boss calls you i ...[Read More]