Environment & Sustainability

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

A lot at steak: US beef and cattle prices soar to record highs

From supermarkets to restaurants, rising meat costs amid tight supply and strong demand are hitting Americans hard If beef is what’s for dinner, expect to pay more for it. The classic combination of tight supply and strong demand has pushed…

A Turning Point for the Ocean: What the High Seas Treaty Means

With more than 60 countries on board, the new international law will soon enter into force, ushering in the world’s first framework to conserve biodiversity across two-thirds of the ocean. By Teresa Tomassoni In a milestone for ocean governance and…

Unpacking Trump’s ‘Con Job’ Comments About Climate Change to the UN

Politicians and business leaders alike punched back, with California Gov. Gavin Newsom saying governments need to “wake up to the reality.” By Jenni Doering and Aynsley O’Neill From our collaborating partner Living on Earth, public radio’s environmental news magazine, a…