Environment & Sustainability

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

Amber Soja

Amber Soja Research Physical Scientist, Wildland Fire Science Program Management, Chemistry and Dynamics Branch, Science Directorate, NASA Langley Research Center About Dr. Amber Soja is an interdisciplinary scientist, with 30 years of research experience in wildland fire and smoke science. Her…

The quiet push to shield pesticide makers from lawsuits

In April 2026, California farmer Terri McCall stood on the steps of the Supreme Court at a rally protesting pesticide use, telling the story of how her husband and dog both died of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a disease she believes was…

Ancient Maya knowledge helps Guatemalan farmers cut agrochemical use

In the mountain villages of Guatemala’s Western Highlands, farmers are combining ancient Maya knowledge with modern sustainable farming techniques to protect their crops from pests and disease. Smallholders are creating homemade biopesticides using plants with strong smells and flavors to…