Ancient methane escaping from melting glaciers could warm the planet more
Spiking temperatures in the Arctic are rapidly melting glaciers. Scientists are now worried about underground methane, a potent greenhouse gas, leaking up to the surface.
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Spiking temperatures in the Arctic are rapidly melting glaciers. Scientists are now worried about underground methane, a potent greenhouse gas, leaking up to the surface.
Prepping for winter here takes a comprehensive plan, and that’s exactly what the city is putting together. As CBS 2’s Tara Molina reports, we aren’t just talking about clearing roads and keeping people warm.
All the stakeholders met Tuesday to gear up for winter.
All the stakeholders met Tuesday to gear up for winter. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Brand-new climate data shows this year is set to be the hottest in observational history - a dire landmark when it comes to climate change. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Top researchers and scientists all said the facts are simple – if you think climate change doesn't affect you, it's time to think again.
Hurricane Otis plowed into Mexico's Pacific coast as a deadly Category 5. Just 12 hours earlier, it was a tropical storm.
The impacts of climate change are intensifying around the world. Now, more schools are teaching the topic in the classroom.
According to First Street, it's becoming more expensive to insure property because of natural disasters made worse by climate change.
According to First Street, it's becoming more expensive to insure property because of natural disasters made worse by climate change. CBS News' Ben Tracy reports.
A Libyan official who visited Derna said "25% of the city has disappeared," and he expects the final toll to be "really, really big."
"Climate breakdown has begun," U.N. chief says, adding: "The dog days of summer are not just barking, they are biting."
The heat keeps local researchers busy tracking how rising temperatures and climate change affect parts of the city differently. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports research lets scientists to tailor solutions to specific neighborhoods.
The two-day tour starts at the Morton Arboretum this morning, with stops at the Field Museum and Shedd Aquarium Thursday.
The two-day tour starts at the Morton Arboretum this morning, with stops at the Field Museum and Shedd Aquarium Thursday afternoon.
It's been one year since the passage of the biggest climate legislation in U.S. history and most Americans don't really know about it. The Inflation Reduction Act invests in clean energy as one of its top priorities. Mark Hertsgaard, a journalist and founder of "Covering Climate Now," joined Brad Edwards on the stream to talk about the impact of the legislation.
On what was a scorcher of a day, Chicago residents know that living by Lake Michigan can help with cooling off. But not everyone feels that cool breeze. In fact, depending on where residents live, they may be hotter than other parts of the city. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reported on how researchers have found ties between high heat vulnerability and disadvantaged communities.
On what was a scorcher of a day, Chicago residents know that living by Lake Michigan can help with cooling off. But not everyone feels that cool breeze. In fact, depending on where residents live, they may be hotter than other parts of the city. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reported on how researchers have found ties between high heat vulnerability and disadvantaged communities.
The UN Chief has declared that the world has left the era of "global warming" and now is in "global boiling" Rolling Stone Journalist and author of "The Heat Will Kill You First: Life and Death on a Scorched Planet" joined the stream to discuss why July has been the hottest month in recorded human history. In his book, Goodell examines why temperatures are rising so fast and if there is anything to be done to reverse the damage of anthropogenic climate change. "The Heat Will Kill You First" is available right now online and in stores.
Comedian Eddie Pepitone is known for his dark humor, powerful rants and as the "Bitter Buddha." He was part of the New York Time's "Best of Comedy" In 2020. In his new tour, "Slouching Towards Extinction" he does what he knows best, makes people laugh, about humankind's current existential crises. Peptione will be in Chicago July 21 and 22 at the Lincoln Lodge in Logan Square before heading to Wisconsin. Tickets are still on sale.
Years of keeping fire out of America's forests led to a buildup of dead trees and brush — fuel for today's larger, hotter, more lethal wildfires.
Blue skies peeked through the clouds on Thursday, but recently, that hasn't been the case. In fact, Chicago's air pollution is the worst it's been in more than a decade. The city has seen smokey skies, and at some hospitals, there has been an increase in health issues.
One climate scientist called the marks more "evidence ... that global warming is pushing us into a hotter future."
Preliminary measurements had the mercury topping an average of 62.6 degrees worldwide for the first time since records have been kept, an arm of NOAA says.
Science tells us there's a connection between hurricanes and climate change. But how strong is it? And what can we expect for the future?
Police say around 5:45, two people were arguing in the south end of the mall when a man displayed a firearm and then ran off.
Rapaport is known for his pro-Israel social media presence, which has generated controversy.
Three men with guns demanded the victim's keys before he got out his own gun.
The university is withholding degrees from four students who participated in a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus.
The spacecraft, part of the Chang'e moon exploration program, will collect soil and rock samples.
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on 34 felony counts in a case stemming from a "hush money" payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
Meanwhile, Target was just hit with a class-action lawsuit from Illinois shoppers, who say the retail giant used high-tech cameras to collect face scans of its customers.
Marian Robinson, the mother of former first lady Michelle Obama, has died at the age of 86, her family announced Friday.
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has appointed a replacement for a conservative-leaning Universities of Wisconsin regent who is refusing to step down, setting up another potential confirmation stalemate in the Republican-controlled state Senate.
President Biden said Israel's proposal consists of three phrases. Hamas has not yet responded.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
With more and more such companies popping up, and salespeople showing up on doorsteps, who is making sure they're legitimate?
It also happens that the contractor was on a list specifically provided by the state.
Alderpeople are looking to try to stop rogue towers from making thousands off drivers who thought they were signing their car away to someone they could trust.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
Chicago had a total of 64 confirmed measles in April and March, but has had no new measles cases in two full incubation periods for the disease – or 42 days.
"I asked myself if we can have a fitness tracker for the human body, why can't we have one for the human brain," said Dr. Alex Leow.
Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers are asking for a preliminary injunction expanding the medical exemptions and blocking the hospital-only requirement.
Lawmakers applauded federal efforts to crack down on one of the most common opioids, illegal fentanyl.
Chicago health officials said medetomidine has not previously been detected in Chicago.
Earlier this month, Chuck E. Cheese President and Chief Executive Officer David McKillips told CBS News the company needed to keep up with the times and the interests of today's kids.
A law that drew massive protests and made Wisconsin the center of a national fight over union rights has returned to court, facing a new challenge from teachers and public workers brought after the state's Supreme Court flipped to liberal control.
No one was hurt but the fire burned a charred area on the outside of the mall.
The owner, Andy Kalish, says he just doesn't have the energy to keep it going.
Lagunitas will move its Chicago brewing operation to their original brewery in California by early August, and permanently close its Chicago brewery and taproom.
Jennifer Lopez was set to embark on a 30+ city tour to promote her new album "This is Me…Now," which dropped in February.
In his fourth special, Pepitone gets to a new level of honesty in confronting his own battles but not without social commentary
It was not specified whether Young or someone else involved in the concert was ill, and or what the ill person was suffering from.
"The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" topped Apple Music's list while Michael Jackson's "Thriller," Stevie Wonder's "Songs in the Key of Life" and Nirvana's "Nevermind" finished in the top 10.
Those auditioning were asked to sing 16 bars a cappella from a contemporary musical theatre song to show their range.
CBS 2 Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has the 10 p.m. forecast for Saturday, June 1, 2024.
The man immediately stopped the vehicle and noticed his girlfriend was unconscious and lying in the street.
Rapaport is known for his pro-Israel social media presence, which has generated controversy.
Students protested and walked out of commencement at the University of Chicago. This comes as the university withholds degrees from four students after they participated in a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus. The university confirms one person was arrested.
Three men with guns demanded the victim's keys before he got out his own gun.
The university is withholding degrees from four students who participated in a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus.
Chicago police said the victim, a 43-year-old man, was in front of his home when an argument ensued with three known men who began attacking him.
The alleged shooter took his own life during a pursuit in Texas following the January shooting, but a second man is now charged.
The man immediately stopped the vehicle and noticed his girlfriend was unconscious and lying in the street.
Low-level moisture will create patchy fog overnight.
Meanwhile, Target was just hit with a class-action lawsuit from Illinois shoppers, who say the retail giant used high-tech cameras to collect face scans of its customers.
The owner of the dog has already filed a lawsuit against the City of Chicago, the CPD and the officer in this case.
After learning of the woman's troubled history and other aspects of the case, lawmakers in Springfield spoke out passionately on the Illinois House floor.
Former Supt. Eddie Johnson was adamant that he is not being paid by the company to promote it. He said he just thinks it works.
Plenty of high school seniors are 18 years old, and some are even older.
Clark turned the tables on two of her college rivals — former LSU star Angel Reese and former South Carolina star Kamilla Cardoso, each of whom beat Clark's Iowa Hawkeyes in the last two Division I national championship games.
The Sox have also lost 13 out of 14, falling to 15-43.
The Illini won 4-1, and will face No. 1 seed Kentucky Saturday.
Williams had a much better week of practice after a rough start against the defense last week.
Santiago Espinal hit a two-run homer while pinch hitting in the seventh inning and the Cincinnati Reds held on to beat the sliding Chicago Cubs 5-4.
Neighborhood groups have been pushing for such a measure—but they say they did not hire the private security.
More than a dozen shell casing markers were visible in the street, and over a dozen more on the sidewalk nearby.
No one was in custody late Friday. Wentworth Area detectives were investigating.
The rally supported neighbors and families advocating against gun violence, and called for guns to be turned in – either publicly or anonymously.
Stanley Smith Jr., 41, was shot and killed around 6:20 p.m. Sunday, May 5, outside the Taco Bell at 5630 W. North Ave. in Milwaukee's Uptown neighborhood.
