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Climate change has already doubled the likelihood of catastrophic flooding in the state, researchers found, and without a limit on greenhouse gas emissions, it'll only get worse.
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Climate change has already doubled the likelihood of catastrophic flooding in the state, researchers found, and without a limit on greenhouse gas emissions, it'll only get worse.
Researchers project that more than 100 million people will soon live in regions where the heat index reaches 125 degrees.
With record heat turning brush and farmland into a tinderbox across much of Europe, wildfires are tearing across France, Spain and Portugal.
The new study shows that warming in the Arctic is much worse than scientists previously thought.
Much of Europe is sweltering under historic heat waves and parched conditions hitting everything from agriculture to transport.
"Hopefully downstream we will find the Thames, but at the moment, it's gone," said one tourist who had come, hoping to see the origin of the iconic English river.
The powerful greenhouse gas traps 80 times more heat in the atmosphere than carbon dioxide does.
As waters warm and storms become more intense, some of Fiji's fisherwomen are making about half as much money as they used to – for more time spent working out at sea.
"There is no speculation here whatsoever," the study's lead author said. "These are things that have already happened."
It was the fourth time human remains were discovered since its shorelines began retreating due to the drought's impact.
In a state where every drop of water counts, ornamental grass – which accounts for a large percentage of outdoor water use – has been banned in Southern Nevada, just one step being taken to address rising temperatures and shriveling reservoirs.
As the mercury soars, delivery drivers at the shipping company complain about a lack of AC and the punishing work pace.
The water levels in Lake Mead and Lake Powell are so low "that we're no longer speaking of a drought."
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is essential to preventing "severe and transformative impacts" along U.S. coastlines in the next 30 years, a new report from NOAA says.
The central and northern stretches of the reef recorded the highest coral cover in 36 years but are still vulnerable to climate change, monitoring group says.
The guidelines also include keeping heating at or below 66 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter.
In about 78 years, Chicago could feel like Alabama and New York could feel like South Carolina.
"Right now, I think we're being naive. We're not looking at the worst-case scenarios at all, really," says Luke Kemp of Cambridge's Centre for the Study of Existential Risk.
In Oregon, 14 deaths are being investigated as possibly heat-related.
The blaze, in Klamath National Forest in Northern California, also forced thousands to evacuate as it tore through drought-caused tinder dry terrain.
The forecast showed no sign of letting up soon in a region unaccustomed to such temperatures.
The latest victims were farmers who took shelter under trees during a drenching monsoon. India's monsoon season lasts from June through September.
The mower was being used in an open field to trim brush when its blade struck some debris, generating a spark that ignited the blaze, officials said.
There have been diplomatic negotiations over a mountain lodge that was built in Italy, over half of which is now on Swiss territory.
Its spread was limited to just a few hundred acres. But the blaze was only 16% contained at last word. It's California's largest wildfire this year.
Climate change has already doubled the likelihood of catastrophic flooding in the state, researchers found, and without a limit on greenhouse gas emissions, it'll only get worse.
Researchers studying two men who caught the virus in Paris said "symptom onset in both patients and, subsequently, in their dog suggest human-to-dog transmission."
Researchers project that more than 100 million people will soon live in regions where the heat index reaches 125 degrees.
News of the faster rotation led to misleading posts on social media about the significance of the measurement, leading some to express concern about its implications.
Men find 88 distinct prints left by a mixture of adults and children on what is now the Utah Test and Training Range.
For more than 75 million Americans living out West, snow melt from the Sierra Nevada is a major source of water. However, the mountain range's snowpack is shrinking, down an average of 23% since 1955. Roger Bales, professor of engineering at the University of California, Merced, joins CBS News to discuss what this could mean for California's water future.
In a part of space far, far away, two galaxies joined together to form one of the universe's most spectacular events – a galactic merger with streaming stars and chaos. And scientists say the stunning images are a preview of what's to come for the Milky Way.
"Hopefully downstream we will find the Thames, but at the moment, it's gone," said one tourist who had come, hoping to see the origin of the iconic English river.
The powerful greenhouse gas traps 80 times more heat in the atmosphere than carbon dioxide does.
Beef, lamb, nuts, dried fruit and coffee were rated the worst in a study that looked at the environmental impact of 57,000 different foods. Scientists found squash, fizzy drinks like Colas and sports and energy drinks were least harmful to the environment.
Researchers in Germany monitored jumping spiders as they snoozed, and saw characteristic traits of REM sleep never observed before in invertebrates.
The university says this is the first evidence of a dog at the site that was a densely forested habitat with plants and tree-dwelling animals.
"There is no speculation here whatsoever," the study's lead author said. "These are things that have already happened."
In a state where every drop of water counts, ornamental grass – which accounts for a large percentage of outdoor water use – has been banned in Southern Nevada, just one step being taken to address rising temperatures and shriveling reservoirs.
In a state where every drop of water counts, ornamental grass – which accounts for a large percentage of outdoor water use – has been banned in Southern Nevada. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with climate and water experts about the steps being taken (or not) to address rising temperatures; and with astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson about the lack of urgency he says is hampering humanity's ability to counter this existential threat to our planet.
A preliminary investigation suggests that the explosion was caused by a gas leak, officials said.
From California to Maine, some Americans are getting financial help in the face of higher food and gas prices.
Carril led Princeton to 11 NCAA Tournament appearances.
"Diluted cleaning solution, which is used on food processing equipment, was inadvertently introduced into a production line at one of our factories," Kraft Heinz said.
A federal judge in Los Angeles has given preliminary approval for a $24 million pay discrimination settlement.
From California to Maine, some Americans are getting financial help in the face of higher food and gas prices.
"This is just like the 40 acres and a mule," one farmer said. "You get promises, but you never actually get it."
The bill passed the House and Senate along party lines last week
Pharmaceutical company chief said he is taking the company's own Paxlovid pill and isolating while he recovers.
His new startup has scored a huge investment from Silicon Valley venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz.
Former national security adviser John Bolton said his old boss' handling of sensitive documents "worried" him.
"This is just like the 40 acres and a mule," one farmer said. "You get promises, but you never actually get it."
The FBI affidavit, used to justify the Aug. 8 search on Mar-a-Lago, would likely have key details of the government's investigation into the former president.
The bill passed the House and Senate along party lines last week
Violence has erupted with accusations of election-rigging since William Ruto was declared Kenya's president, after a close race.
Methotrexate is often used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease and cancer. But it can also be used to terminate nonviable pregnancies.
The battle over abortion rights is complicating access to an essential medication used by many for arthritis, lupus and cancer. Janet Shamlian has more on how some pharmacies are restricting access to methotrexate.
"Diluted cleaning solution, which is used on food processing equipment, was inadvertently introduced into a production line at one of our factories," Kraft Heinz said.
Pharmaceutical company chief said he is taking the company's own Paxlovid pill and isolating while he recovers.
Some of Thorley Industries' 4moms products pose asphyxiation risk to babies big enough to crawl under their seats.
Milloz and an unidentified female died during mountaineering practice on the Aiguille du Peigne, the French Mountain and Climbing Federation said.
Violence has erupted with accusations of election-rigging since William Ruto was declared Kenya's president, after a close race.
While many Afghans have little to celebrate, the country's Taliban rulers were happy to show off their control of Kabul's streets.
China has announced more military drills around Taiwan as the island's president met with members of a new U.S. congressional delegation.
Born in 1950 in Worcestershire, England, Evans studied law at Oxford University and worked as a journalist in the 1970s.
"I spiral when I read things about me online, and ultimately it's very detrimental to my mental state," the "Spider-Man" star admitted.
Griggs, who was known for her roles in "One Life to Live" and "Another World," was battling cancer.
The R&B star revisits where she got her start, and talks about dreams coming true.
Pop superstar Ellie Goulding joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new single "Easy Lover." The song is her first new music since her critically acclaimed 2020 studio album Brightest Blue. She talks about her songwriting process and what fans can expect from her next album.
Nate Burleson sits down with Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Ashanti at her former high school in Glen Cove, New York to discuss the impact her 20-year career and her upcoming projects.
About 36% admitted they spend too much time on social media and 54% say it would be somewhat hard to give it up.
CNET editorial director Dan Ackerman joins "CBS Mornings" to share tracking devices and apps that can help people find lost things. He discusses trackers that can find a parked car or glasses as well as a smart lock to help keep track of keys and even pets.
While many EVs qualify for tax credits under inflation bill, no cars sold today likely would get the full $7,500 rebate.
Programmable thermostats and smart lights can help consumers' lower energy bills.
The U.S. Labor Department has released its latest Consumer Price Index for July 2022. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Mornings" to break down what this means for prices and the economy.
Climate change has already doubled the likelihood of catastrophic flooding in the state, researchers found, and without a limit on greenhouse gas emissions, it'll only get worse.
Researchers studying two men who caught the virus in Paris said "symptom onset in both patients and, subsequently, in their dog suggest human-to-dog transmission."
Researchers project that more than 100 million people will soon live in regions where the heat index reaches 125 degrees.
News of the faster rotation led to misleading posts on social media about the significance of the measurement, leading some to express concern about its implications.
Men find 88 distinct prints left by a mixture of adults and children on what is now the Utah Test and Training Range.
Tou Thao and J. Alexander Kueng are charged with aiding and abetting both second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in Floyd's death.
Authorities say they recovered the bale about 50 miles from shore after someone reported seeing it in Key West's Coconut Mallory Marina.
The accident, which occurred Sunday morning at a Hardee's in the city of Wilson, is under investigation, according to police.
No other suspects in Ira Yarmolenko's murder have been identified.
"We do not consider anyone other than Salman Rushdie and his supporters worthy of blame and even condemnation," said a foreign ministry spokesman.
Even Utah's governor, out for a run, heard the boom, which was caused by what the National Weather Service said was a meteor.
Scientists suspect the tangled object is likely pieces of shredded Dacron netting from the Perseverance itself.
"Dueling gravitational forces will trigger bursts of intense stellar formation and wildly distort their once-majestic structures," researchers said.
All over the globe, the Sturgeon moon gave viewers one last supermoon before 2023.
Etienne Klein apologized for misleading some Twitter followers with his "scientist's joke."
While many Afghans have little to celebrate, the country's Taliban rulers were happy to show off their control of Kabul's streets.
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
Inside the case against Steven Pankey, a former political candidate who was tried for the kidnapping and murder of a Colorado 12-year-old.
These colleges come with a hefty price tag
CDC data reveals which U.S. state has the highest rate of drug overdose-related deaths per 100,000 residents.
Wynton Bernard spent a decade in the minor leagues. When he learned he would be making his MLB debut with the Colorado Rockies, he called his mom to thank her for her support. Jamie Yuccas shares more.
More than 2 million MamaRoo swings and RockaRoo rockers are being recalled after the death of a 10-month old.
Police were notified Monday morning that a woman's body was found at the edge of a pond in Sun City, South Carolina. An alligator was spotted nearby.
By 2053, more than 100 million Americans will live in an extreme heat belt, according to the nonprofit First Street Foundation. Those who live in the South and in the area from Texas to the Wisconsin border could see temperatures of 125 degrees at least one day per year.
School districts across the country are struggling to hire enough teachers as students return to the classrooms. Some districts are recruiting from abroad. Manuel Bojorquez takes a look.