By Lynn Cai China is a country spanning over 9.6 million sq km (3.7 million square miles) , making it one of the largest countries by landmass. The country is geographically diverse, with biomes and climates ranging from hot, arid... Read more »
By Lauren Johnson This map illustrates the locations of rare earth mineral sites and their relation to schools and laboratories across China. In an effort to dominate global supply chains in rare earth deposits, China is making long term investments... Read more »
By Lynn Cai Mapmaking before the advent of modern technology such as GIS, satellites, and computer software posed serious challenges. Cartographers often had to venture out to the area to be mapped, embarking on expeditions to survey the land.... Read more »
By Dr. Lee Schwartz, Former Geographer of the United States, AGS CEO The 2026 World Cup is the most geographically diverse of all its 22 predecessors. For the first time, it is being hosted by three countries (the 2002 World... Read more »
By Lynn Cai As global temperatures rise, Amazonian species face a critical survival challenge: the need to migrate to cooler environments to remain resilient. While vast lowlands often require species to travel immense distances to escape warming, upslope migration... Read more »
The American Geographical Society (AGS) is sad to share the news of the passing of Executive Director Emerita, Mary Lynne Bird, on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Mary Lynne faithfully served AGS from 1983 until 2010, the longest-tenured Executive Director in... Read more »