Giant blanket wrapped around base of world's biggest tree, a sequoia
The aluminum around the General Sherman Tree is fire-resistant and part of a gallant effort to protect the sequoias in California's rugged Sierra Nevada from threatening wildfires.
Climate Change
Countries "nowhere near" climate change targets, watchdog says
Dramatic reductions in emissions would help prevent the world from drastically exceeding 1.5°C of global warming, but even the biggest countries are falling short.
Climate change could push 200 million people to move by 2050
Water scarcity, decreasing crop productivity and rising sea levels could lead to millions of "climate migrants," World Bank report says.
The other greenhouse gas
Methane is 85 times more powerful than carbon dioxide when it comes to planet-warming properties. Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk are contributing to an effort to monitor it leaking from oil and gas sites. Ben Tracy reports.
U.S. slightly surpasses 1936 record for hottest summer ever, NOAA says
In addition to the record-breaking heat, there were several significant climate anomalies and events this summer, per National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Biden wants to grow solar power tenfold in 15 years
Solar could provide as much as 40% of U.S. electricity by 2035 under aggressive clean-energy laws.
Polar bears are inbreeding as ice melts away, scientists say
A new study issues "an early warning" about the fate of polar bears if their habitats continue to melt away.
Shipping industry group backs putting a price on carbon
Shipping, crucial to the world's economy, was left out of the Paris Agreement to curb global warming.
Ida's remains threaten once-in-a-century flood event in Northeast
Ida's intense rain and winds are partly fueled by climate change.
Record temperatures take social and economic toll
Climate-change-driven heat waves don't just cost businesses money. They can cost people their lives.
The Arctic Circle saw record-high temperatures in 2020, NOAA report finds
The 31st annual State of the Climate report confirmed 2020 was among the three warmest years in recorded history.
Official says Caldor Fire "has simply outpaced us" as it nears Lake Tahoe
The Caldor Fire has burned 126,182 acres and is only 11% contained, according to Cal Fire.
Climate change made catastrophic flood more likely, study finds
And there's one factor that could mean these findings underestimate the impact.
Americans should "disaster-proof" their homes, experts say
Extreme weather poses a growing threat to homeowners, with storms growing in number and intensity.
At least 22 killed and more than 50 missing in Tennessee flood
The flooding in rural areas took out roads, cellphone towers and telephone lines, leaving families uncertain about whether their loved ones survived the unprecedented deluge.
Lake Powell shrinking amid drought
Lake Powell is just 32% full following 21 years of sustained drought. April Warnecke has more on the cause and what it means for the future.
How climate change helped strengthen the Taliban
As drought and extreme flooding has crippled rural Afghanistan, the Taliban has swooped in to provide rural Afghans with financing, at the same time sowing doubt in the former government — helping to expand their power and popularity.
Wildfire crews get creative for water sources during bad droughts
The ones in California sometimes get it from some unlikely places.
California wildfires burning hotter, spreading faster than ever
"We have unprecedented dryness in our forests because of the drought. And that leads to more heat release. And with more heat release, they spread faster," says fire lab head.
U.S. declares water shortage for Colorado River
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation will issue mandatory water cuts starting in 2022 after water levels at Lake Mead, the nation's largest reservoir, fell below a critical threshold of 1,075 feet. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy joins CBSN "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to talk about those who will be most impacted.
Methane emissions from fossil fuels worse than previously thought
Major fossil fuel companies are far behind on their stated goals of cutting emissions, satellite data suggests.
Historic drought could torch California almond industry
"The world is going to start to see less almonds," said one orchard owner as water reservoirs run low.
Cuts in Colorado River water supply will hit Arizona hardest
"It used to be called the Nile of the West, which is almost impossible to believe these days," said one water policy expert.
Month-old Dixie Fire continues to rage, destroying hundreds of homes
The U.S. Forest Service said Friday that it's operating in crisis mode, fully deploying firefighters and maxing out its support system.
July was the hottest month ever recorded, NOAA says
It's "very likely" that 2021 will be among the world's 10 warmest years on record.
Science
Officials urge killing of invasive spotted lanternfly
Some think it's pretty, but the spotted lanternfly is an invasive species known for sucking the life out of trees and other plants,
Artist turns seafloor into art by creating underwater museums
Jason deCaires Taylor's projects often explore the relationship between humans and the natural world.
First privately-funded trip to orbit going well, but few details released
SpaceX founder Elon Musk says "all is well" with the first all-civilian non-government trip to orbit.
SpaceX launches all-civilian crew on Inspiration4 mission
The four-person crew, including a tech billionaire and a young cancer survivor, will spend three days in orbit to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Ozone hole over Antarctica is "larger than usual," scientists say
The absence of atmospheric ozone means more ultraviolet light reaches the Earth, where it can harm living cells.
Researchers to study "long COVID" in thousands of survivors
Some COVID-19 "long-haulers" report struggling with debilitating symptoms for months after their initial infection.
Outcry after more than 1,400 dolphins killed in Faroe Islands
It was the largest killing of white-sided dolphins in Faroe Island history.
Nicholas could bring "life-threatening" flash floods to deep South
The storm, which reached hurricane strength, made landfall then weakened back to tropical storm status. It's bringing pounding rain and strong winds to the region.
Fossil of prehistoric land-roaming whale species is identified
The four-legged creature, an ancestor of the modern-day whale, is believed to have lived 43 million years ago.
Stunning images capture rare "megapod" of humpback whales
Tour boat operator says it's only the 2nd time in 19 years he's seen such a huge group of humpbacks attacking a ball of baitfish off the Australian coast.
"I'm being challenged": 13-year-old is studying at Georgia Tech
Caleb Anderson, who just turned 13, is an aerospace engineering major instead of a seventh-grader.
States take aim at ubiquitous — and false — "recycling" symbol
One-fifth of Americans say recycling is more confusing than filing taxes or playing stock market, survey says.
New York bans sale of all gas-powered cars by 2035
The new law follows a similar one passed in California last year.
Gottlieb says vaccines could be approved for kids 5-11 by end of October
Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former FDA commissioner, said for skeptical parents, getting their children vaccinated against COVID-19 is not a "binary decision."
2nd "murder hornet" nest of year destroyed in U.S.; 3rd located
The world's largest hornet can sometimes be lethal to humans but is much more of a threat to honeybees that are relied on to pollinate crops.
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Thousands of Haitian migrants waiting under Texas bridge in squalid conditions
The temporary encampment has grown rapidly and officials are struggling to provide food, water and sanitation.
U.S. drone strike in Afghanistan killed as many as 10 civilians
An investigation by U.S. Central Command determined that the August 29 strike in Kabul killed an innocent aid worker and as many as nine of his family members.
Chess icon sues Netflix for show's "sexist and belittling" portrayal
The suit says the show falsely suggested that former female world champ Nona Gaprindashvili never played competitive chess with men.
2 men charged with murder of journalist Lyra McKee
McKee was an increasingly influential journalist who had written powerfully about growing up gay in Northern Ireland and the struggles of the generation of "cease-fire babies" raised after the 1998 Good Friday peace accord.
Artist turns seafloor into art by creating underwater museums
Jason deCaires Taylor's projects often explore the relationship between humans and the natural world.
U.S.
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Sheriff finds "no link" between Gabby Petito case and deaths of 2 women
The New York woman was on a cross-country trip with her fiancé, Brian Laundrie, when he returned home without her.
Robert Durst found guilty of killing Susan Berman
A Los Angeles jury found the New York millionaire guilty of first-degree murder in the fatal shooting,
Thousands of Haitian migrants waiting under Texas bridge in squalid conditions
The temporary encampment has grown rapidly and officials are struggling to provide food, water and sanitation.
Dad sues after daughter's hair was cut in school without permission
Father alleges a teacher's assistant cut his 7-year-old daughter's hair without his permission.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," September 19
NIH Director Francis Collins, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, and more appear on Sunday's "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan"
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Thousands of Haitian migrants waiting under Texas bridge in squalid conditions
The temporary encampment has grown rapidly and officials are struggling to provide food, water and sanitation.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," September 19
NIH Director Francis Collins, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, and more appear on Sunday's "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan"
Gottlieb says Biden administration "in a better position" for booster rollout
Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb told "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan the infrastructure is in place to distribute boosters but warns vaccine mandates will harden skeptics
France recalls ambassadors from U.S. and Australia over submarine deal
French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said Friday evening that France is immediately recalling its ambassadors to the U.S. and Australia in a backlash over a canceled submarine deal.
"We're not taking any chances," U.S. Capitol Police chief says
The rally is scheduled for noon Saturday.
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Chess icon sues Netflix for show's "sexist and belittling" portrayal
The suit says the show falsely suggested that former female world champ Nona Gaprindashvili never played competitive chess with men.
Best movies streaming on Netflix — September 2021
Looking for something fresh to watch? Here are the top films available on the streaming platform.
Artist turns seafloor into art by creating underwater museums
Jason deCaires Taylor's projects often explore the relationship between humans and the natural world.
Best shows to watch on Netflix — September 2021
One of these shows could be your next binge obsession.
Turning the seafloor into art
Over the past 15 years, sculptor, environmentalist, and underwater photographer Jason deCaires Taylor has used the world's oceans as a space to explore humanity's relationship to the world around us. He met with Elizabeth Palmer at his workshop in southern England to discuss his one-of-a-kind works.
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Busy day in orbit for SpaceX's all-civilian Inspiration4 crew
The all-civilian Inspiration4 crew fielded questions from St. Jude's patients and even chatted with Tom Cruise, SpaceX said.
Amazon says 1 million workers applied for jobs this week
Retailer's new warehouse jobs pay an average of $18 an hour, which may be attracting people in lower-paying jobs.
When can you order Apple's iPhone 13 and other new gear?
Also coming this fall are a redesigned Apple Watch, along with privacy updates in the devices' operating systems.
First privately-funded trip to orbit going well, but few details released
SpaceX founder Elon Musk says "all is well" with the first all-civilian non-government trip to orbit.
SpaceX launches all-civilian crew on Inspiration4 mission
The four-person crew, including a tech billionaire and a young cancer survivor, will spend three days in orbit to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Science
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Officials urge killing of invasive spotted lanternfly
Some think it's pretty, but the spotted lanternfly is an invasive species known for sucking the life out of trees and other plants,
Artist turns seafloor into art by creating underwater museums
Jason deCaires Taylor's projects often explore the relationship between humans and the natural world.
First privately-funded trip to orbit going well, but few details released
SpaceX founder Elon Musk says "all is well" with the first all-civilian non-government trip to orbit.
SpaceX launches all-civilian crew on Inspiration4 mission
The four-person crew, including a tech billionaire and a young cancer survivor, will spend three days in orbit to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Ozone hole over Antarctica is "larger than usual," scientists say
The absence of atmospheric ozone means more ultraviolet light reaches the Earth, where it can harm living cells.
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Health
Arthritis and sleep: Get a better night's rest
According to the Arthritis Foundation, as many as 80% of people living with arthritis have trouble sleeping at night, and sometimes that can create a cycle of insomnia and pain. Dr. George Cyril, a physiatrist at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, joined "CBSN AM" to discuss how to manage arthritis and sleep.
States push for more monoclonal antibodies to treat COVID-19
Some states fear their need for the potentially lifesaving treatment will outpace allocations from the federal government.
You've been vaccinated. So do you need a vaccine card?
Millions of Americans are getting CDC-issued "vaccination record" cards. Here's what to do with them.
Study finds Moderna's vaccine most effective against hospitalizations
The study compared Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines over recent months and found all provide "substantial protection against COVID-19 hospitalization."
Experts weigh pros and cons of COVID-19 vaccine booster shots
In August, President Biden announced his plan to get booster shots into arms as early as September 20 to fight back against the coronavirus.
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Latest Child Tax Credit payment delayed for some parents
Some families are expressing frustration that they have yet to receive the third installment from the federal program.
Amazon says 1 million workers applied for jobs this week
Retailer's new warehouse jobs pay an average of $18 an hour, which may be attracting people in lower-paying jobs.
When can you order Apple's iPhone 13 and other new gear?
Also coming this fall are a redesigned Apple Watch, along with privacy updates in the devices' operating systems.
Samuel Adams releases beer so potent it's illegal in 15 states
Beer maker's Utopias brand is barrel-aged and finished with cherries. Just be prepared to pay up.
These NFL stadiums now require fans to be vaccinated to enter
Buffalo Bills are latest to impose mandate. Proof of vaccination will be required to enter upstate New York stadium.
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Robert Durst found guilty of killing Susan Berman
A Los Angeles jury found the New York millionaire guilty of first-degree murder in the fatal shooting,
Former sheriff's deputy charged with manslaughter in teen's death
Michael Davis shot Hunter Brittain during a traffic stop outside an auto repair shop along an Arkansas highway in June.
First heart transplant recipient in D.C. area dies from COVID-19
Eva Baisey, who had a life expectancy of just one to five years in 1986, died from COVID-19 — more than 34 years after the surgery.
2 men charged with murder of journalist Lyra McKee
McKee was an increasingly influential journalist who had written powerfully about growing up gay in Northern Ireland and the struggles of the generation of "cease-fire babies" raised after the 1998 Good Friday peace accord.
Death of Murdaugh family housekeeper in 2018 under investigation
Gloria Satterfield's death was said to be the result of a "trip and fall accident," but the coroner's office says an autopsy was never performed.
Space
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Busy day in orbit for SpaceX's all-civilian Inspiration4 crew
The all-civilian Inspiration4 crew fielded questions from St. Jude's patients and even chatted with Tom Cruise, SpaceX said.
First privately-funded trip to orbit going well, but few details released
SpaceX founder Elon Musk says "all is well" with the first all-civilian non-government trip to orbit.
SpaceX launches all-civilian crew on Inspiration4 mission
The four-person crew, including a tech billionaire and a young cancer survivor, will spend three days in orbit to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Watch: SpaceX launches first all-civilian flight
SpaceX has launched four amateurs on a private flight to circle Earth for three days. It's the first time a rocket has streaked toward orbit with no professional astronauts on board. Former astronaut Garrett Resiman, who is also a senior advisor at SpaceX and a professor of astronautical engineering at USC, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to describe the launch. Read more here.
All-civilian crew SpaceX launch makes history
Space history was made Wednesday night as the first all-civilian space mission blasted off from historic launch pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center, atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. SpaceX senior adviser and former NASA astronaut Garrett Reisman joins CBSN anchor Lana Zak to breakdown the launch and discuss the significance of the mission.
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2021 Met Gala: Red carpet arrivals on fashion's biggest night
After a pandemic hiatus, the Met Gala returns with the theme "In America: A Lexicon of Fashion."
Met Gala: Craziest looks of all time
The bigger the tiara — or pope hat — the better! (Just ask Rihanna, Katy Perry or Sarah Jessica Parker ... )
"The Deliveryman Murders": How investigators connected the cases
Two men are shot and killed at their homes 2,800 miles apart by a man delivering a package – how a car full of clues helped solve the murders.
Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
Looking for something fresh to watch? Here are the top films available on the streaming platform.
Best shows to watch on Netflix right now – September 2021
One of these shows could be your next binge obsession.
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Ghost Light: The Year Broadway Went Dark
After Broadway's unprecedented 18-month pandemic shutdown, CBSN Originals' new documentary looks at how people on stage and behind the scenes pivoted to survive.
Ken Burns on "The Takeout"
Documentarian Ken Burns discussed his new PBS docuseries "Muhammad Ali," which chronicles the life of the iconic boxer and his legacy on sports, politics and much more, on this week's episode of "The Takeout" with Major Garrett.
Emmys 2021: Cedric the Entertainer on hosting
Cedric the Entertainer, host of the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards and star of CBS' "The Neighborhood," joins CBSN to preview what he has in store for this Sunday's festivities. Watch the awards show live September 19 at 8 p.m. EDT/5 p.m. PDT on CBS or Paramount+.
Gottlieb on how CDC handled the COVID pandemic
Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb tells "Face The Nation" that the CDC wasn't prepared for a crisis like COVID and "should have raised their hand and said, 'We really don't have this.'"
Gottlieb says U.S. is prepared for boosters
Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb tells "Face The Nation" that "there's not going to be a delay" in distributing booster shots because the Biden administration took early steps to prepare.