How a Group of Students in the Pacific Islands Reshaped Global Climate Law
They watched climate change ravage their home countries as rich, polluting nations did nothing. Then they had an idea.
Environment & Sustainability
Learn about climate change, renewable energy, and sustainable living practices. CurioAtlas brings together research and solutions shaping the future of our planet.
Jump in US greenhouse gas pollution pushed global emissions higher – report
‘Abrupt shift’ in policy since Trump took office will have major consequences for climate crisis, forecast says A jump in greenhouse gas pollution in the US helped push global emissions higher in the first half of this year. This could…
‘It’s Never Good!’: A Street-Level Look at New York City’s Air Quality
While traveling through Manhattan, an NYU expert uncovers troubling air pollution levels in places you wouldn’t expect. By Lauren Dalban George Thurston stood at a bus stop on Manhattan’s east side, just a block from his office and the FDR…
An Energy Department Climate Change Report ‘Completely Ignored’ Adaptation, Rutgers Professor Says
Pamela McElwee joined a group of 85 climate scientists who refuted DOE’s faulty science last week. Trump’s climate denialism, she believes, is designed to sow confusion—and inaction. By Anna Mattson In late July, the U.S. Department of Energy released a…
First came the wildfire. Then came the scams.
Three days after the Mountain Fire tore through the hillsides of Camarillo in Southern California last November, Craig Crosby was at home assessing the damage when he spotted two men canvassing the neighborhood. Crosby’s house was still standing, but the…
Scams are rampant after natural disasters. Here’s how to protect yourself.
You’ve just lived through a terrible flood, wildfire, or hurricane. Your house has suffered significant damage, and you don’t know where you’re going to live or how you’ll rebuild. Then comes the knock on the door, a call on your…
Paris cleaned up the Seine – and gave swimmers a new way to beat the heat. Will your city follow suit? | Helen Massy-Beresford
This summer, locals and tourists enjoyed new river-bathing sites. As global heating escalates, we need more of these ‘cool islands’ Sign up for our new weekly newsletter Matters of Opinion, where our columnists and writers will reflect on what they’ve…
Area of England well protected for nature is in decline, data shows
Wildlife coalition says figure stands at 2.83% of country, less than in 2024 and tiny fraction of the 2030 target of 30% The area of England protected effectively for nature is continuing to decline, according to data from the country’s…
Steve Irwin’s father condemns ‘reckless’ content creators amid outrage over videos of US man wrestling wild crocodiles
Bob Irwin and animal rights organisations say Mike Holston – AKA ‘The Real Tarzann’ – should be deported from Australia Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast…
Cambodian irrigation dam construction threatens riverine communities in the Cardamoms
BANGKOK — Forest clearance has begun to make way for a new irrigation dam deep in the heart of the Cardamom Mountains, in Cambodia’s western province of Pursat, Mongabay has learned. The dam, which officials say will safeguard against floods and…