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Drought and warming temperatures - conditions favored by the insects - have fanned the outbreaks.
Scientists tracked a group of polar bears that are genetically distinct and geographically separate from others.
Billions living in the world's top four most polluted countries — all of them in South Asia — could be facing a life shortening impact of air pollution.
Restrictions on water usage affects millions of residents as the state imposes "unprecedented" cutbacks.
Extreme weather events fueled by climate change have already forced hundreds of thousands of people around the world out of their homes.
Officials are conserving water in Las Vegas by removing what they call non-functional grass.
Climate change and pollution are threatening to wash away the art prehistoric men and women created over 15 millennia.
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey says oil giant misled investors about the risks posed by global warming.
Some sang "We will, we will stop you!" to the tune of Queen's 1977 rock anthem "We will rock you." Some glued themselves to their seats.
Newsom is urging local water agencies to ramp up their conservation messaging to avoid the need for mandatory restrictions.
Hotter weather and drought conditions are expected to drive up energy demand, potentially straining the nation's aging power grid.
The ocean is more acidic than it's been in 26,000 years and hotter than ever as greenhouse gases continue to flood the atmosphere. Here's what it could mean for the climate crisis.
As scientists warn heat waves are 100 times more likely in the region, millions of workers can't afford to take a day off, even if the heat could kill them.
As floodwater sweeps homes away and trains off their tracks, a young Indian activist slams leaders for inaction in the face of "a real climate emergency."
The nation's second largest reservoir, which provides water to millions of people, is just 24% full.
Scientists warned that extreme events like this are likely to happen again "with even greater intensity."
Heinz announced it is working to develop a new recyclable condiment bottle "made from 100 percent sustainability sourced wood pulp."
The Interior Department's decision to not move forward with the lease sale comes as gas prices soar.
Researchers say climate change is "the greatest threat to the Reef."
New research reveals that only 5% of plastic used in the U.S. is recycled. "It does not work," one expert says bluntly.
Scientists warn that the five-year forecast reveals a future where temperatures may exceed a dangerous threshold for longer time periods.
A new study found that global warming is making it more challenging to predict ocean conditions, manage ecosystems and prepare for marine hazards.
"I would be willing to bet there are going to be a few more bodies," a UNLV history professor said after the discovery of two sets of human remains.
"There is no doubt that climate change is playing a role here," a climate scientist told CBS News.
The latest government maps show 95% of California is suffering severe or extreme drought.
Drought and warming temperatures - conditions favored by the insects - have fanned the outbreaks.
Most bacteria are microscopic, but this one is so big it can be seen with the naked eye.
While many factors likely boosted Japan's COVID resilience, researchers say a possible cellular-level advantage could help them create a new weapon against the virus.
A search for the graves of massacre victims began in 2020 and resumed last year with nearly three dozen coffins containing remains of possible victims recovered.
Symptoms of the infection in fish include "bulging eyes, lethargic or erratic swimming and increased mortality," officials said.
Thomas Gouttierre said he and his wife tasted some of the honey before the bees were taken away.
Residents nicknamed the stingray "Boramy," or "full moon," because of its round shape and because the moon was on the horizon when it was freed.
Mushroom leather could soon give consumers an ethical and cruelty-free alternative to using animal hides for everything from clothing to car upholstery. Lilia Luciano has more.
When we burn fossil fuels to power our homes and cars, we're burning the remains of ancient life – plants and animals that were transformed over millions of years into coal or oil. And we are using up that resource at a rapid rate. Writer and narrator Robert Krulwich explains how in this "CBS Sunday Morning" video essay, based on the work of Aatish Bhatia. Animation directed and designed by Nate Milton. Music by Buck St. Thomas.
Scientists tracked a group of polar bears that are genetically distinct and geographically separate from others.
Heat waves across the country are posing challenges for America's power grid, and experts warn that states may not have enough electricity to meet surging demand as grid operators continue to discount the effects of climate change. Nick Loris, the vice president for public policy at C3 Solutions, discussed the ongoing issue with CBS News anchors Michelle Miller and Elaine Quijano.
America's aging power grid is already struggling to meet demand, and with extreme weather events becoming more frequent and less predictable, climate change has become a major threat to the country's energy infrastructure. Akshaya Jha, assistant professor of economics and public policy at the Heinz College at Carnegie Mellon University, joined CBS News to discuss.
Flooding over the last several days has forced the popular summer tourist destination to remain closed.
Multiple towns in Montana are dealing with the aftermath of devastating floods, the same waters that tore through Yellowstone National Park, raising troubling questions about how vulnerable our most precious lands are to climate change. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
The river's declining water levels may soon allow a group of nonnative fish to access the areas where the biggest groups of humpback chub remain.
The suspect remains at large. The child was not hurt.
One of the wounded deputies is in critical condition.
At least 53 people died after being abandoned in a tractor-trailer, officials said, describing the deadliest migrant smuggling case in U.S. history.
John F. Wood will need to collect 10,000 signatures by Aug. 1 to get on the ballot.
The 15-week ban is slated to go into effect on Friday — but several groups are challenging the law.
Here's what to know about access to "medication abortion" following the overturn of Roe v. Wade.
With abortion now illegal or severely restricted in half of U.S. states, Big Tech companies face calls to limit tracking.
Sale means brand will return to Israel and West Bank — with or without Vermont ice cream maker's support.
Airline says it expects "some operational challenges" as the ranks of travelers surge over the holiday weekend.
Products marketed for water therapy can lead to death or serious injury in infants with special needs, agency says.
John F. Wood will need to collect 10,000 signatures by Aug. 1 to get on the ballot.
The 15-week ban is slated to go into effect on Friday — but several groups are challenging the law.
Winner spent four years in prison for leaking a top-secret document in 2017.
An attorney for Cassidy Hutchinson, who gave blockbuster testimony before the House Jan. 6 committee on Tuesday, said she "stands by all of the testimony she provided yesterday."
The news comes a day after an aide to former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows told the committee that Cipollone pushed back on Trump's efforts to go to the Capitol on January 6.
Last week's Supreme Court decision which struck down Roe v. Wade has left a patchwork of state laws, and created confusion about where women can go for an abortion. As Omar Villafranca reports, many are going to Florida.
Here's what to know about access to "medication abortion" following the overturn of Roe v. Wade.
Products marketed for water therapy can lead to death or serious injury in infants with special needs, agency says.
U.S. health officials are expanding the group of people recommended to get vaccinated against the monkeypox virus.
Advisers to the U.S. government are recommending that COVID-19 booster shots used this fall be modified to better match more recent variants of the coronavirus.
Sale means brand will return to Israel and West Bank — with or without Vermont ice cream maker's support.
He is the 12th journalist killed this year in the country.
The court found that his explosives vest malfunctioned, dismissing his argument that he ditched the vest because he decided not to follow through with his attack.
As Lebanon orders security forces to quash events "promoting homosexuality," 2 other nations work to root out rainbows that violate "public morals."
Bennett he led a broad but fragile coalition government that came unraveled barely a year after taking office.
Actress Mira Sorvino joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss her movie, "Most Guys Are Losers," her career and why "Romy" from “Romy and Michele's High School Reunion” is one of her favorite roles.
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Having risen from relative obscurity in the U.S. to blowing up the internet with his "Carpool Karaoke," the late night host talks personal highlights, and why he's leaving.
Having risen from relative obscurity in the U.S. to blowing up the internet with his "Carpool Karaoke," James Corden talks about personal highlights, and why he's leaving.
Memes and status updates explaining how women can legally obtain abortion pills in the mail have surged on the platforms.
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new online pharmacy's goals of disrupting the prescription drug industry and providing low-cost generic drugs.
Attack is the third major theft this year involving services that help users trade crypto across different blockchains.
Employees at the online review company used less than 2% of its office space in Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C.
Alexa will have the ability to mimic a voice – even your dead relative's – by using just minute of audio and learning from it.
Drought and warming temperatures - conditions favored by the insects - have fanned the outbreaks.
Most bacteria are microscopic, but this one is so big it can be seen with the naked eye.
While many factors likely boosted Japan's COVID resilience, researchers say a possible cellular-level advantage could help them create a new weapon against the virus.
A search for the graves of massacre victims began in 2020 and resumed last year with nearly three dozen coffins containing remains of possible victims recovered.
Symptoms of the infection in fish include "bulging eyes, lethargic or erratic swimming and increased mortality," officials said.
Chicago Police have low arrest rates, but higher rates for cleared or closed cases. We dig into what's behind those numbers.
One of the wounded deputies is in critical condition.
At least 53 people died after being abandoned in a tractor-trailer, officials said, describing the deadliest migrant smuggling case in U.S. history.
CBS News is launching a new investigative series that looks at the disturbing rise in unsolved murder cases nationwide. CBS News chief investigative and senior national correspondent Jim Axelrod reports, and CBS News investigative data journalist Christopher Hacker joins Lana Zak to discuss more on the findings.
R&B star R. Kelly was facing 25 years in prison when he was sentenced Wednesday in a federal sex trafficking case in New York.
The SES-22 relay station is the first of six new satellites that will deliver TV, radio and data across the U.S.
"Seeing the Earth from the outside ... it really puts things into perspective," Katya Echazarreta said.
The solar-powered microwave oven-sized craft is a key part of the agency's Artemis moon program.
Depending on the results of an independent review, budget impacts and other factors, the Psyche mission could face cancellation.
An early Super Heavy-Starship failure could disrupt SpaceX astronaut fights to space station.
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If you work in one of these industries, you already know the risks.
As abortion-rights activists mourned the end of an era, anti-abortion advocates celebrated a long-fought victory.
Inside the life of a teenage girl and how her disappearance inspired a movement.
At the 2022 NATO summit in Madrid, President Joe Biden announced the U.S. will expand its military presence in Europe, this in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This comes as NATO invited Finland and Sweden to join the alliance. CBS News’ Lana Zak spoke with Kathleen McInnis, senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, about these developments.
The online community is warning that data from period tracking apps could potentially be used by law enforcement to investigate abortions. Alexandra Reeve Givens, president and CEO of the Center for Democracy and Technology, joins CBS News’ Lana Zak to discuss whether women's private medical information can be shared to authorities.
CBS News is launching a new investigative series that looks at the disturbing rise in unsolved murder cases nationwide. CBS News chief investigative and senior national correspondent Jim Axelrod reports, and CBS News investigative data journalist Christopher Hacker joins Lana Zak to discuss more on the findings.
Former baseball player Maybelle Blair once saved America's pastime, as depicted in the 1992 film "A League of Their Own." Now she's telling her story, publicly coming out at the age of 95. Kris Van Cleave reports.
U.S. Marine Hershel Woodrow Williams died Wednesday. The 98-year-old was the last living Medal of Honor recipient from World War II.