Environment & Sustainability

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

Illinois families are going electric — for free

Jean Gay-Robinson said she ​“cried tears of joy” when utility ComEd switched all the polluting gas-fired equipment in her Chicago home to modern electric versions, at no cost to her. As a retiree on a fixed income, she is relieved that she’ll likely…

Warmer climate triggers pest infestations in Bangladesh, India tea estates

The extended summers, delayed monsoons and shorter winters — collectively featuring a warmer climate — are triggering pest infestations across tea estates in Bangladesh and India. Entomologists have observed significant growth of several pests, including red spider mites (Oligonychus coffeae)…

Islands of Fire and Ice Veiled in Cloud

EO Science Earth Observatory Islands of Fire and Ice Veiled… Earth Earth Observatory Image of the Day EO Explorer Topics All Topics Atmosphere Land Heat & Radiation Life on Earth Human Dimensions Natural Events Oceans Remote Sensing Technology Snow &…

Maha v Maga: feud grows as Trump EPA rolls back rules on toxic chemicals

‘Make America healthy again’ leaders call for Lee Zeldin to quit for favoring chemical companies over US families “Make America healthy again” (Maha) movement leaders have put out a petition calling for Donald Trump to fire Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)…