Environment & Sustainability

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

The EV battery tech that’s worth the hype, according to experts

You’ve seen the headlines: This battery breakthrough is going to change the electric vehicle forever. And then … silence. You head to the local showroom, and the cars all kind of look and feel the same. WIRED got annoyed about this phenomenon. So we talked to…

For Many Disabled Fire Victims in Los Angeles, a Continuing Trauma

“Inflammation from these exposures is not just about cancer or asthma,” says one advocate for disabled people. “It’s neurological, it’s everything.” Story and photos by Nina Dietz After the Fires: Fourth in a series about health risks following the Los Angeles…

The EV Battery Tech That’s Worth the Hype, According to Experts

Major battery breakthroughs seemingly happen every day, but only some of that tech ever leaves the lab. WIRED breaks down what’s actually going to change EVs and what’s just a dream. By Aarian Marshall, Wired This story was originally published…

Mamdani on Climate

Go behind the scenes with executive editor Vernon Loeb and New York City reporter Lauren Dalban as they discuss what Mamdani’s election signals for climate issues in the Big Apple. By Lauren Dalban Climate activists celebrated Tuesday night as assemblymember…