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The White House is considering declaring a national climate emergency to unlock federal powers and stifle oil development, according to a Bloomberg report. Meanwhile, the Biden administration is announcing several projects this Earth Week. Columbia University Climate School professor Dr. Melissa Lott joins with analysis.
Despite how terrifying sharks might seem, the creatures are critical to the survival of the world's oceans. Oceans generate 50% of the oxygen on the planet and absorb 90% of excess heat created by global warming. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy spoke with conservationists in the Bahamas.
President Biden was on the campaign trail in Virginia on Monday for an Earth Day event, while former President Donald Trump spent the day inside a Manhattan courtroom. Michael Tyler, communications director for the Biden campaign, joins CBS News to discuss the latest in the 2024 race.
A new CBS poll finds that most of the public favors the U.S. taking steps to address climate change. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the numbers.
Climate change could cause a $38 trillion income loss per year globally by 2049, according to a new study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research. CBS News' Lilia Luciano breaks down the numbers.
The Environmental Protection Agency on Monday announced $7 billion worth of federal grants for projects that will provide solar energy to 900,000 low-income and disadvantaged households. John Podesta, a senior advisor to President Biden on international climate policy, joins CBS News with more.
To mark Earth Day, 60 Minutes looks back on our reporting on climate change and the environment over the years.
Monday, April 22, is Earth Day, when we celebrate our world and support protection of the environment. "Sunday Morning" looks at some facts about our changing planet.
Starbucks unveiled the new cups ahead of Earth Day and as a new report warns plastic production emissions are even greater than those from aviation.
Some of the most critically endangered birds on the planet have been released back into the wild. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has more on the harsh conditions Puerto Rican parrots face, and the people working to save them.
Saturday is Earth Day, which was first created in 1970 to increase awareness about environmental issues. Environmental activists are blaming the unusual weather patterns that are being seen globally on climate change. Elise Preston has more.
As scientists work to blunt the impacts of climate change, a controversial method called geoengineering is being considered as a way to help cool the planet. Ben Tracy has more.
A man in Bali built a recycled tiny house from 35,000 plastic bags and other waste. CBS News' Tina Kraus shows us how he did it, and the lasting impact he hopes it will make.
An unprecedented rate of animal species have disappeared from the planet because of humanity's impact on the planet. CBS News' Elaine Quijano explains why scientists say the crisis is only getting worse.
Nearly 40% of U.S. food ends up in a landfill. CBS Reports executive producer Adam Yamaguchi joins Lana Zak and Errol Barnett with a look at how some chefs are transforming unwanted leftovers intro trendy meals.
Experts say we're "running out of time" — and without urgent action, the planet will be radically different.
Australia has seen a massive increase in fires, droughts, floods and heat waves over the past two decades. The rise in these extreme weather events has dangerous implications for humans and wildlife in the country. Amanda McKenzie, CEO and co-founder of the Climate Council, joined CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss.
The oil and gas industry is a major source of methane emissions. Cutting methane is one of the best ways to slow the rate of global warming in the future. Ben Cahill, senior fellow in the energy security and climate change program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joined Mola Lenghi and Michelle Miller to talk discuss what nations and businesses can do.
Construction and operating buildings contributes to 28% of global carbon dioxide emissions. Since 1970, carbon dioxide emissions have increased by 90%, making it a key factor driving climate change. Jim Reinhart, CEO and president of Ygrene, joined Mola Lenghi and Michelle Miller to talk about the "green" possibilities for home and business owners to protect their properties from stronger storms, wildfires and more frequent blackouts.
To celebrate Earth Day, CBS News is speaking with people around the world doing their part to help the planet. Sasibai Kimis, founder of Earth Heir, works to use Malaysia's natural resources to create sustainable artisanal products, and she joins CBS News to talk about it.
Pellets are being used to create what some call green energy, but critics argue that the practice is clear-cutting trees.
Outside of Monterey Bay, an underwater robot is searching for elusive deep-sea creatures.
That "vegan" shampoo in a bottle "made of recycled materials" might not be as eco-friendly as you think.
The Amazon rainforest in Brazil is facing threats that impact the global climate. Research shows 17% of the world's largest rainforest has been destroyed in the last 50 years, and scientists warn a road project in the region is accelerating deforestation. The Washington Post's Rio de Janeiro bureau chief, Terrence McCoy, recently traveled highway BR-319 and shared what he saw.
Old-growth trees provide carbon sinks that absorb carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases.
Prosecutors are continuing to call witnesses in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, where jurors heard from a former Trump Organization executive.
A U.S. soldier has been detained in Russia, officials confirmed.
Israel has not yet officially commented on Hamas' response to the reported ceasefire proposal.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem would not answer a question about whether the meeting with the North Korean leader actually occurred.
There is no question that Nehls served overseas and engaged in combat, but military documents show he received one Bronze Star instead of two.
Police identified the victims as Samantha Cisneros and Taryn Allen and said a 5-year-old girl was injured with a gunshot wound.
A 19-year-old U.S. soldier from Colorado has been accounted for more than 70 years after being declared missing in action in the Korean War.
A man was also found shot to death inside the home where the man who pulled the gun during the service.
Miss USA Noelia Voigt said she's stepping down and relinquishing her crown.
Prosecutors are continuing to call witnesses in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, where jurors heard from a former Trump Organization executive.
A 19-year-old U.S. soldier from Colorado has been accounted for more than 70 years after being declared missing in action in the Korean War.
Miss USA Noelia Voigt said she's stepping down and relinquishing her crown.
Two astronauts will put the Boeing Starliner through its paces to verify it's ready to begin launching operational crew ferry flights to the space station.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem would not answer a question about whether the meeting with the North Korean leader actually occurred.
Condé Nast employees were set to walk off the job only hours before the Met Gala, chaired by company editorial director Anna Wintour.
Hormel Foods says potentially contaminated products were shipped to Publix and Dollar Tree distribution warehouses.
Met Gala ticket prices cost far more in 2024 than they did last year. How much is a ticket?
Steward Health Care, the struggling hospital group that owns hospitals in Massachusetts, Texas, Florida and other states, announced Monday that it is filing for bankruptcy.
Warren Buffett referred to close friend Charlie Munger as the "the architect of Berkshire Hathaway."
Prosecutors are continuing to call witnesses in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, where jurors heard from a former Trump Organization executive.
A U.S. soldier has been detained in Russia, officials confirmed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says the proposal is "far from meeting Israel's core demands."
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem would not answer a question about whether the meeting with the North Korean leader actually occurred.
The 82-year-old senator from Vermont announced in a video posted on social media that he will seek a fourth term in the Senate.
A survey from the American Academy of Dermatology finds more than one-third of adults reported getting a sunburn last year — the highest number since 2020.
Hormel Foods says potentially contaminated products were shipped to Publix and Dollar Tree distribution warehouses.
Steward Health Care, the struggling hospital group that owns hospitals in Massachusetts, Texas, Florida and other states, announced Monday that it is filing for bankruptcy.
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
Stress is hard to avoid, but experts say getting outdoors can have a positive impact on both our mental and physical health.
A U.S. soldier has been detained in Russia, officials confirmed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says the proposal is "far from meeting Israel's core demands."
Zakia Wardak, Afghanistan's top diplomat in India, announced her resignation after reportedly being stopped at an airport with the gold cache.
Claiming a "new round of escalation" from NATO amid the war in Ukraine, Russia plans drills simulating the use of battlefield nuclear weapons.
Historic flooding has left the wealthy Brazilian city of Porto Alegre underwater, with more than 80 people dead and many awaiting rescue.
Miss USA Noelia Voigt said she's stepping down and relinquishing her crown.
Kendrick Lamar and Drake have each released several ruthless diss tracks against each other, with Kendrick alleging Drake has a secret daughter and making other disturbing accusations.
From "Magnum, P.I." to "Blue Bloods," Tom Selleck has become a staple of American television and film. In his latest memoir, "You Never Know," Selleck shares insights from his journey in Hollywood and beyond.
Cedric the Entertainer gives an exclusive first look at tonight's season six finale of "The Neighborhood."
It's widely known the Met Gala itself includes a dinner and a performance. But aside from bathroom selfies and elevator clips, the gala itself isn't recorded.
Sidechat, an app launched in 2022 where students can post anonymously about their colleges, is becoming a tool for those choosing to protest at U.S. campuses. Amanda Silberling, a senior culture writer for TechCrunch, joins CBS News with more details on the app.
Microsoft users can now use biometric passkeys, like a thumbprint or Face ID, to sign into Microsoft 365, Copilot. Jon Fingas, senior editor at Techopedia, has more.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Sidechat, an anonymous messaging app, has been used by students to share opinions and updates, but university administrators say it has also fueled hateful rhetoric.
Georgia is home to the nation's newest nuclear reactor. It's bringing clean energy to the state, but the project has run over budget and past its original completion date. Drew Kann, climate and environment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins CBS News to explore the effort.
Reported sightings of giant, toxic, invasive hammerhead flatworms are on the rise in parts of southeastern Canada. Experts say the worms can grow up to 3 feet long and pose a risk to children, pets and other small animals. Peter Ducey, PH.D. and distinguished teaching professor at SUNY Cortland, joins CBS News to discuss the worm.
When NASA added a tiny four-pound helicopter as a stowaway to its Mars 2020 lander, it expected the helicopter to fly five very brief flights in the thin Martian atmosphere. Yet, Ingenuity would far surpass all expectations.
When NASA added a drone named Ingenuity to its Mars 2020 rover Perseverance, it expected the tiny four-pound helicopter to fly a total of five very brief missions in the thin Martian atmosphere. But Ingenuity far surpassed all expectations, flying dozens of flights before suffering damage to its rotors in January. Correspondent David Pogue reports on how the tiny drone, created from off-the-shelf parts, continued to provide valuable data and images from the Red Planet three years into its mission.
There's a newly-determined "major factor" in declining bumblebee populations – and it's attacking their nests.
On Monday, Boeing plans to launch astronauts on its new spacecraft that is called Starliner. The test flight to the International Space Station is years behind schedule.
A man has confessed to killing a woman at her apartment near Oklahoma City in 2016. He is being held on a first-degree murder charge.
Police identified the victims as Samantha Cisneros and Taryn Allen and said a 5-year-old girl was injured with a gunshot wound.
A church service in North Braddock, Pennsylvania, was upended Sunday when a man pulled a gun on the pastor in the middle of his sermon.
Officials confirmed the bodies found in a well last week in Mexico belonged to three missing surfers and that they each had bullet wounds.
Brian Fanion says he and his wife Amy Fanion had been arguing about his retirement plans when she picked up his service weapon and shot herself. Investigators did not believe his story.
Two astronauts will put the Boeing Starliner through its paces to verify it's ready to begin launching operational crew ferry flights to the space station.
After years of delays, Boeing is set to launch its Starliner spacecraft with a crew for the first time Monday. The test flight will carry two astronauts to the International Space Station.
The Eta Aquariids meteor shower will peak overnight on Sunday into Monday, according to NASA.
Two veteran astronauts will put the Starliner through its paces in the ship's first piloted flight to orbit.
Boeing is expected to launch its Starliner space capsule that will take two astronauts to the International Space Station. CBS News consultant Bill Harwood breaks down Boeing's mission.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is expected to meet with Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene on Monday, CBS News has learned. Greene is threatening to move forward with a resolution to oust Johnson from his post this week. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
After several years of delays, Boeing has the green light to finally launch its starliner Monday night. The spacecraft is scheduled to blast off from Florida on a trip to the International Space Station carrying humans for the first time. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann is at the Kennedy Space Center with more.
Hamas says it has accepted a proposal for a cease-fire brokered by Egypt and Qatar, but it's still unclear what exactly is in this proposal. An Israeli official says the country is examining the proposed deal. CBS News contributor Robert Berger has more on the factors Israel will be considering.
Saving for retirement is a big concern for many Americans, even those who are considered high-earners. But sometimes, if your income is considered too high, you might miss out on some great savings options. That's where something called a backdoor Roth IRA comes in. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has more.
Columbia University announced Monday it will be canceling its main commencement ceremony amid protests over the Israel-Hamas war. Columbia is the latest school forced to change their plans following a wave of protests. CBS News correspondent Lana Zak is at Columbia with more.