Climate Change
Melting ice, rising seas, longer droughts, stronger storms, threatened habitats - climate change poses some of the greatest challenges of our time
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Why global hunger is on the rise again
"This has set off alarm bells we cannot afford to ignore," says U.N report, citing role of war and climate change
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Tillerson says Trump open to staying in Paris climate accord under "right conditions"
"We want to be productive. We want to be helpful," Tillerson said on "Face the Nation"
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Summer growing longer in waters off New England, scientists say
Longer summer could have big ramifications for everything from the strength of storms to the health of fisheries and endangered whales, say scientists
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Are hurricanes feeling effects of climate change?
Was the double whammy of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma more than a coincidence? An atmospheric scientist explains
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Do extreme hurricanes need a whole new category?
Some experts think the scale from 1 to 5 that's used to measure the destructive power of a hurricane may no longer be enough
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How often does a "500-year" flood really happen?
The U.S. has experienced at least 24 of these so-called "500-year" rain events since 2010
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Climate scientist says Harvey "should serve as a warning"
Warmer air holds more water, so warming air and seas make storms bigger rainmakers than similar size storms in the past, experts say
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Sea change: How the Dutch confront the rise of the oceans
Holland's innovative strategies for managing water may benefit other countries preparing for the fallout of climate change
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Lessons from Holland on fighting rising sea levels
Windmills are more than just a traditional part of the Dutch landscape; they have played a key role in the war Holland has waged against the sea for centuries. Today the Dutch are using ever-more innovative methods to combat rising sea levels, strategies that may also benefit other nations confronting the effects of climate change. Martha Teichner reports. (Originally broadcast on May 21, 2017.)
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Climate Refugees: Kiribati
Accelerating sea level rise means the islanders of Kiribati face homelessness, sooner rather than later
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Report: Trump dissolves climate change advisory panel
The panel, formed in 2015, was tasked with advising government and the private sector on navigating climate change
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Behind the Lens: Climate Refugees
The people who contribute the least to climate change stand to lose the most -- I saw that in Kiribati
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July ranks as second hottest month on record
"There is simply no denying the mounting evidence globally and regionally – the new climate normal is upon us now"
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Fines for illegal pollution drop under Trump administration, study says
Justice Dept. settled 26 civil cases against companies or environmental violations -- totaling $12M in penalties -- a 60 percent drop under previous presidents
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Europe swelters through "Lucifer," a brutal heat wave
"Lucifer" is living up to its name with intense heat that is fanning forest fires across France and Spain
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Gov't scientist claims retaliation for speaking out on climate change
Last month, government scientist Joel Clement spoke about climate change at the UN. Six days later, he was reassigned
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Report: Federal climate findings counter Trump's stance
Draft report obtained by New York Times contradicts Trump administration's stance on impacts of climate change
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Coal bastion Wyoming sees huge growth in renewable energy jobs
In Wyoming -- the top coal-producing state in America -- wind now provides 10 times more energy than it did a decade ago. Barry Petersen reports on the emergence of green jobs in the deep-red state.
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Unexpected impact of carbon emissions on our food
New research finds millions of people around the world will be at risk of nutrient deficiencies as a result of rising CO2 levels
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Al Gore on why climate change is a national security threat
The former vice president is out with a new documentary, "An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power"
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Al Gore says fight for climate will continue despite Trump
Gore says climate change is a national security threat, and the country needs to "get over this phony discussion of 'is this real'"
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Al Gore on why climate change is a national security threat
In our series, Issues That Matter, we take a closer look at climate change. Former Vice President Al Gore has spent decades working on this global issue, winning a Nobel Peace Prize for his work. Gore joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how the U.S. still might meet its Paris climate accord commitments despite pulling out of the agreement, the climate-related national security issues facing the world today and what he thinks is driving the opposition who don't believe in global warming.
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"Ghost forests" an eerie sign of climate change
Rising sea levels are killing off trees that once flourished along U.S. shorelines, resulting in "ghost forests." Scientists say the phenomenon could get worse as climate change continues.
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What are "ghost forests" and why are they becoming more common?
Long coastline stretches of trees killed by encroaching seas rising from climate change an increasing sight in North America, scientists say
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Farmer suicides rise in India as climate warms, study shows
New study suggests India will see more tragedies as climate change brings hotter temperatures that damage crops and exacerbate drought
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Is climate change affecting hurricanes? What we do -- and don't -- know
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Summer is getting longer in the waters off New England, scientists say
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"500-year" rain events are happening more often than you think
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Climate Refugees: Kiribati
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Behind the Lens: Climate Refugees
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July ranks as second hottest month on record
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Fines for illegal pollution drop under Trump administration, study says
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Al Gore says fight for Paris accord, climate will continue despite Trump's policies
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"Ghost forests" an eerie sign of climate change
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Air pollution deaths expected to rise because of climate change
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Farmer suicides rise in India as climate warms, study shows
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Al Gore's crusade
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Massive iceberg breaks off from Antarctica
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Citizen scientists work to save Florida's coral reef
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EPA's Pruitt moves to roll back over 30 environmental regulations in record time
Climate Diaries
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Climate diaries: Creative farming in the Netherlands
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Climate Diaries: Drought threatening African mountain gorillas
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Antarctica's disappearing penguins reveal impact of climate change
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Climate Diaries: Tracking "irreversible" ice flows in Antarctica
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Climate Diaries: Is eco-tourism the future of science funding?
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Why researchers are hunting killer whales in the Antarctic
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Climate Diaries: Scientists on the front lines in Antarctica
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For many, coffee really is a matter of life and death
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On global warming, world seeks "Viking leadership"
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World's most ambitious tidal power project underway in Scotland
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Electric cars: Norway's latest climate-friendly trend
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Unlocking climate change secrets in the frozen north
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People's Climate March
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Marching for science against Trump, GOP policies
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Extreme photos of pollution
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Extreme weather threats
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World rallies for action against climate change
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11 species threatened by climate change
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Vanishing glaciers of Alaska
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Climate change threat to UNESCO sites
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Stunning photos of climate change
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