Environment & Sustainability

Learn about climate change, renewable energy, and sustainable living practices. CurioAtlas brings together research and solutions shaping the future of our planet.

X-59 Adds Freedom 250 Logo

The X-59’s tail and jet engine feature a new marking — a Freedom 250 logo celebrating the nation’s 250th birthday in 2026. NASA/Carla Thomas A new look for X-59 NASA’s X-59 is helping the nation celebrate the 250th anniversary of…

Forest-focused environment laws may be pushing farming into other ecosystems

Grasslands, wetlands and other nonforest ecosystems are being converted to agricultural land far faster than forests. However, they remain largely overlooked by Europe’s flagship antideforestation law and other environmental policies, according to a new report by the Rainforest Alliance, World…

Fury in Cornwall over herbicide plan to tackle weeds

Council proposal to use glyphosate to tidy up pavements criticised over potential harm to humans and wildlife Cornwall is famed for its glorious gardens and verdant landscapes but a bitter row has broken out over a plan to tackle a…

Does Clothing Recycling Really Work?

Collection services offer convenience, but most garments are shredded into low-grade stuffing or sent abroad to an uncertain fate.

At Water Week 2026, Local Leaders See a Glimmer of Hope

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed adding microplastics and pharmaceuticals to a list of contaminants in drinking water, but attendees still worried that the administration was prioritizing economic interests over climate and health issues. By Gabriel Matias Castilho Municipal water…