Geographical | January 2020
SPECIAL REPORT: WASTE WORLD
For years, China was the go-to destination for exporting the West’s refuse material. But with an import ban now in place for everything from plastics to e-waste, and a growing global population producing an ever-greater amount of rubbish, what exactly is the future for a world awash with garbage?
ADDRESSING THE UNADDRESSED
Most of us will have never considered the importance of having a home address, but for millions of people on the planet, lacking one can have serious consequences.
A PORTRAIT OF BAUL
The Bauls of Bengal are an order of wandering folk singers that have kept their philosophies alive for centuries. But modern demands threaten to overtake their simple, itinerant lifestyles. Now, an audio-visual record is being taken to keep their vocal traditions alive for generations yet to come.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Geographical January 2020.