Does "climate change" need a makeover? Some think so. Here's why.
"It's now a crisis, an emergency, and we need to engage people to demand smart policy and innovation."
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New service sells brand-name products without plastic containers
The Environmental Protection Agency says only about 9 percent of the plastic created in the U.S. is recycled
In climate change fight, few global cities get an "A"
A new ranking lets anyone see how nearly 600 cities are faring in their efforts to keep earth from overheating
"The planet's on f***ing fire!" Bill Nye's climate rant goes viral
He's not the same kid-friendly "Science Guy" millennials grew up with
We need to ditch coal before it's too late, Bill McKibben warns
Our best hope to save the planet is to "make the leap straight to renewable energy," the author and climate activist says
The fight over green jobs in coal country: "We can become important again"
After nine years of working in a coal mine, one man traded it in for a wind turbine. But how many others will follow?
1 million species at risk of extinction, U.N. report warns
A new United Nations report presents some troubling predictions for the planet
Beto O'Rourke rolls out four-part climate plan
The four part plan aims to address the battle against climate change, what O'Rourke calls "the greatest threat we face"
Your favorite household brands want to bring zero waste to your doorstep
Nestlé, Procter & Gamble and PepsiCo are among consumer-goods giants teaming with subscription delivery service Loop
Group behind London climate protests moving on to next phase of "rebellion"
Extinction Rebellion has staged almost daily protests over the last two weeks
Nearly half of young Americans say climate change is a "crisis"
The poll also found Bernie Sanders leads other White House hopefuls in support among young adults between the ages of 18 and 29
Star-studded climate change music video drops
The song and video were created to raise awareness and money for environmental causes
Want to cut your carbon footprint? Myths vs. realities
When it comes to cutting down on carbon emissions, many consumers are focusing on the wrong thing, scientists say
"Mind-blowing": A younger generation pushes South Africa's solar power revolution
With a national electricity grid close to collapse, widespread blackouts and energy shortages are spurring a new generation of entrepreneurs
Earth Matters: Devices working around-the-clock to combat ocean pollution
Researchers are deploying new technologies to filter plastics and other debris that is threatening the viability of our oceans
Earth Matters: Behind the battle against deforestation in the Amazon rainforest
In the world's largest jungle, scientists are trying to understand the effects of cutting down so many trees for farmland
CBS News poll: Growing number think environment will be worse for next generation
Americans give the U.S. just average or low marks on the progress it has made on protecting the environment
How wind and solar became America's cheapest energy
A virtuous loop of dropping prices and rising interest has propelled clean energy to the top spot it holds today
Trump buildings may be forced to go green under sweeping NYC climate bill
A bill could make the president's properties comply with the kind of regulations he has rejected and mocked
Capturing carbon, once a fringe idea, may be key to fighting climate change
Even if we end CO2 emissions by 2055, global temperatures could stay dangerously high for decades
Allergy season kicks off as pollen counts explode nationwide
A recent study found climate change may be making things worse
Fashion industry's carbon impact is bigger than airline industry's
As consumers learn of toll fast fashion can take on the environment, they're embracing less wasteful alternatives
New York City slashes its biggest source of carbon emissions
In a first, America's largest city is moving to curb emissions by requiring buildings to become more energy-efficient
Climate change protests stop traffic in heart of London
"Brexit, none of it's going to matter if there's a climate apocalypse," a demonstrator says
Arctic warming fuels blockbuster spring blizzard
What happens in the Arctic does not stay in the Arctic
Science
Nature up close: Wild horses of the Outer Banks
Videographer Carl Mrozek on the mustangs, descended from the horses left behind by Spanish colonialists, who are survivors on the beaches of North Carolina
Great white sharks spotted off Carolina coast
A cluster of massive great white sharks is gathering off the coast of the Carolinas. They're some of the same sharks that researchers have been tracking for more than a decade. Meg Oliver reports.
Hope for traumatic brain injuries
Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have left hundreds of thousands of veterans and active duty service members truggling with traumatic brain injuries. Even mild cases can have lasting effects. Dr. Jon LaPook reports on a new possible treatment.
Does "climate change" need a makeover? Some think so. Here's why.
"It's now a crisis, an emergency, and we need to engage people to demand smart policy and innovation."
Largest T. rex "Scotty" revealed
The largest tyrannosaurus rex to ever roam the earth is about to make his official debut. CBS News got a look at "Scotty" before he goes on display at a museum in Canada. Jamie Yuccas explains.
High winds scrub SpaceX launch of internet relay satellites
While disappointing, SpaceX was taking no chances with launch of its heaviest payload to date
The meatless meat market is sizzling for investors
The most buzzed-about products in the meatless market taste just like the real thing — and investors are taking notice
Climate-change investing moves beyond oil companies
Investors are pushing companies of all sorts -- from retailers to restaurants -- to reveal how they contribute to climate change
In climate change fight, few global cities get an "A"
A new ranking lets anyone see how nearly 600 cities are faring in their efforts to keep earth from overheating
First look at Scotty, the largest T. rex ever found
The massive creature weighed an estimated 20,000 pounds — about 8,000 more than the average T. rex
Coca-Cola, Keurig cup makers vow to cut plastic pollution
Six big companies promise to reduce plastic waste by 10 million tons -- but few are swearing off plastic completely
First look at Scotty, largest T. rex on Earth
First on "CBS This Morning," we get a glimpse of the largest Tyrannosaurus rex ever to have roamed the Earth. The massive creature named Scotty weighed an estimated 20,000 pounds. It will soon go on display at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum in Canada. Jamie Yuccas reports.
American says record-breaking dive "opening the door for science"
Victor Vescovo dove 35,853 feet beneath the waves in a submarine to the lowest part of the ocean in the Pacific's Mariana Trench
NASA vows to make ambitious plan to return to the moon "a reality"
The newly announced Artemis program, named after the Greek goddess of the moon, intends to land astronauts on the South Pole of the moon by 2024
American sets new record with deepest dive
An American diver set a new record for the deepest dive in history. Victor Vescovo plunged nearly 36,000 feet in his watercraft to the lowest part of the ocean in the Pacific's Mariana Trench last month. It is only the third time humans have reached the sea's extreme depths. Mola Lenghi spoke to Vescovo about his surprising discovery.
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Moulton proposes revamped national service program
The proposal would provide educational or vocational scholarships in exchange for a service commitment
Emigration, full circle: Returning to the old country
Generations after their ancestors emigrated from Italy to the New World, Americans are themselves emigrating back to the Old World and, thanks to their Italian bloodlines, claiming citizenship
Celebrity chef offers to hire recently fired cafeteria worker
Bonnie Kimball after giving free lunch to a student with no money in account
Did a secret lead to Pennsylvania teacher's murder?
When a popular teacher was gunned down in her parents' driveway on Mother's Day 2018, a quiet Pennsylvania city was left scrambling for answers -- who would want the young woman dead? As it turns out, there might be quite a few people.
Destructive tornadoes tear through central U.S.
In the west Texas town of Abilene, a powerful storm briefly touched down in this neighborhood, damaging some homes, snapping trees and breaking car windows
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Moulton proposes revamped national service program
The proposal would provide educational or vocational scholarships in exchange for a service commitment
John Hickenlooper to lay out first foreign policy proposal
As the contenders for the 2020 race have been solidified, domestic policy has taken center stage among the candidates
Trump tweets about abortion days after Alabama ban passes
The tweets come just days after after Alabama passed the country's most restrictive abortion law, which bans the procedure unless "abortion is necessary in order to prevent a serious health risk" to the woman
Justin Amash becomes first GOP lawmaker to call for impeachment
Amash also wrote that impeachment does not require "probable cause" has been committed, but rather "simply requires a finding that an official has engaged in careless, abusive, corrupt or otherwise dishonorable conduct"
Jimmy Carter won't teach Sunday School this week after all
The 94-year-old fell and fractured his hip at his home in Plains, Georgia, Monday morning and later underwent hip replacement surgery
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True espresso love: Attending a university of coffee
In Italy students are taught the rules in brewing the perfect cup – a highly-calibrated method of preparation that is an art in itself
Trafficking in art
In Florence the hottest new art pieces are Clet Abraham's doctored street signs – playful, funny and irreverent
The spread that made hazelnuts famous
The rich chocolate-hazelnut creation has been a staple for generations of cooks in Piedmont, Italy
Brunello Cucinelli: Fashion and philosophy
The designer's company, which makes some of the most exclusive clothing in the world, has raised the fortunes of the Italian town of Solomeo by upholding "the moral and economic dignity of the human being"
The world's oldest pharmacy
Rose water was just one creation of the Dominican monks who in the 13th century began experimenting with alchemy at Florence's Santa Maria Novella Pharmacy
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Sting, Trudie Styler, and a villa in Italy
The singer-musician and his wife bought the dilapidated, 400-year-old Il Palagio, in Tuscany, for a song or two, and have brought the olive groves, vineyards and vegetable gardens back to life
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Sting and Trudie Styler, at home in Tuscany
Il Palagio, a 400-year-old villa in Tuscany, is a summer house that the singer-musician Sting, and his wife, Trudie Styler, bought for a song or two. They've fixed it up, and brought the olive groves, vineyards and vegetable gardens back to life. Sting and Trudie talk with correspondent Alina Cho about music, raising a family, and revitalizing a cherished homestead.
Met Gala 2019: Red carpet looks
See what all your favorite celebrities wore to fashion's biggest night
Brunello Cucinelli: Fashion and philosophy
The designer's company, which makes some of the most exclusive clothing in the world, has raised the fortunes of the Italian town of Solomeo by upholding "the moral and economic dignity of the human being"
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Flying cars: Ready to take off
After decades of promises, flying cars are finally becoming real, though they won't look like what "The Jetsons" promised
The road to self-driving cars
Autonomous vehicles are becoming a new normal for more and more people
Gridlock: Seeking a 21st century solution to an age-old problem
As Americans spend an estimated 97 hours a year stuck in traffic, costing tens of billions in lost productivity, answers to our traffic nightmares are being explored – both high-tech and old-school
Amazon takes on Uber Eats with investment in UK's Deliveroo
Ecommerce giant positioning itself to challenge the rideshare company's food delivery service in Europe
Uber offers "quiet mode" for riders who don't want to talk
Uber's "quiet mode" lets riders silently indicate their preference for a conversation-free ride — for a premium price
Science
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Nature up close: Wild horses of the Outer Banks
Videographer Carl Mrozek on the mustangs, descended from the horses left behind by Spanish colonialists, who are survivors on the beaches of North Carolina
Does "climate change" need a makeover? Some think so. Here's why.
"It's now a crisis, an emergency, and we need to engage people to demand smart policy and innovation."
High winds scrub SpaceX launch of internet relay satellites
While disappointing, SpaceX was taking no chances with launch of its heaviest payload to date
The meatless meat market is sizzling for investors
The most buzzed-about products in the meatless market taste just like the real thing — and investors are taking notice
Climate-change investing moves beyond oil companies
Investors are pushing companies of all sorts -- from retailers to restaurants -- to reveal how they contribute to climate change
Health
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The world's oldest pharmacy
Rose water was just one creation of the Dominican monks who in the 13th century began experimenting with alchemy at Florence's Santa Maria Novella Pharmacy
Jimmy Carter won't teach Sunday School this week after all
The 94-year-old fell and fractured his hip at his home in Plains, Georgia, Monday morning and later underwent hip replacement surgery
CBD craze causing confusion with different state laws
The $600 million industry is touted as a remedy for everything from aches and pains to stress
Abortion still legal in Alabama, Georgia despite new laws
After a flurry of new legislation, women in Georgia and Alabama aren't sure what's still legal in their state
Missouri just passed "one of the strongest" anti-abortion bills
The new law does not have an exception for victims of rape or incest
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Walmart planning new HQ that looks like a tech campus
Discount retailer says its new 350-acre hub will have bike trails, on-site child-care and a large public park
Paychecks for new U.S. college grads are barely rising
For many entering the workforce, the lowest U.S. jobless rate in half a century isn't doing much to boost paychecks
Deere says trade war is hurting farmers and its earnings
U.S. farmers are holding off on purchases amid uncertainty over trade, according to ag industry bellwether
Study finds more men are uncomfortable with women at work
"We're in a bad place," Sheryl Sandberg said on "CBS This Morning"
Can climate-friendly farming save the Earth -- and make money?
With help from financial backers, farmers are investing in ways to sequester carbon in soil, reducing emissions
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Did a secret lead to Pennsylvania teacher's murder?
When a popular teacher was gunned down in her parents' driveway on Mother's Day 2018, a quiet Pennsylvania city was left scrambling for answers -- who would want the young woman dead? As it turns out, there might be quite a few people.
Friend details murder victim’s last moments
Rachael DelTondo was gunned down in her parents’ driveway in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania., on Mother’s Day 2018 -- just minutes after Lauren Watkins dropped her off.
Rachael DelTondo's unsolved murder
It has been more than a year since Rachael DelTondo, a well-liked 33-year-old teacher, was gunned down in the driveway of her parents' home in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. Complicating the case is an economic downturn and rumors of corruption in the Pittsburgh suburb. Many are now blaming the lack of an arrest on an under-funded and understaffed police department. 48 Hours' Erin Moriarty reports.
Ohio State team doctor sexually abused at least 177 students, probe finds
Many of the accusers who have spoken publicly said they were groped and inappropriately touched during physical exams
"48 Hours" preview
A year after a well-liked teacher was killed in a small Pennsylvania town, people close to her are trying to figure out why an arrest still hasn't been made. The lack of progress in the investigation is being blamed on the underfunded and understaffed police department in the town. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty joined CBSN to talk about her report.
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High winds scrub SpaceX launch of internet relay satellites
While disappointing, SpaceX was taking no chances with launch of its heaviest payload to date
NASA wants to send first woman to the moon
NASA is gearing up to send American astronauts back to the moon by 2024, and it hopes to include a woman for the first time. The Trump administration has asked Congress to approve an additional $1.6 billion for NASA's budget. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joined CBSN to discuss the ambitious plans.
NASA vows to make ambitious plan to return to the moon "a reality"
The newly announced Artemis program, named after the Greek goddess of the moon, intends to land astronauts on the South Pole of the moon by 2024
Trump backs early moon landing with funding request
Trump administration asks Congress to kick-start NASA moon mission with $1.6 billion in additional 2020 funding
Shrinking moon may be causing "moonquakes"
NASA says the moon is shrinking and it may be creating so-called "moonquakes." Scientists say the moon's interior is cooling and causing it to shrivel up like a raisin. The shrinking has caused ridges on the moon's surface called "thrust faults" -- where one section of crust is pushed up over a neighboring part. Scientists now believe those faults are to blame for the tremors.
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Open: This is "Face the Nation"
This week on "Face the Nation," Margaret Brennan talks to Acting DHS Secretary Kevin McAleenan, Rep. Adam Schiff and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand.
A perfect cup of espresso
The vibrant southern Italian city of Naples seems to run on espresso. Seth Doane explores the Neapolitan love of coffee with tour guide Marcello Uzzi at Caffè Gambrinus, and attends lessons at the Italian coffee powerhouse Illy's own University of Coffee in Trieste, where the highly-calibrated method of preparing the perfect cup of espresso is taught.
Turning street signs into art
In Florence even the street signs are pieces of artwork. Playful, funny, irreverent, hundreds of them dot the landscape, thanks to street artist Clet Abraham, a Frenchman who saw an opportunity to do something different in a place imbued in history. Jane Pauley reports.
Sting and Trudie Styler, at home in Tuscany
Il Palagio, a 400-year-old villa in Tuscany, is a summer house that the singer-musician Sting, and his wife, Trudie Styler, bought for a song or two. They've fixed it up, and brought the olive groves, vineyards and vegetable gardens back to life. Sting and Trudie talk with correspondent Alina Cho about music, raising a family, and revitalizing a cherished homestead.
Going nuts for Nutella
The rich chocolate-hazelnut creation, known to the world as Nutella, has been a staple for generations of local cooks. Seth Doane visited the Langhe region of Piedmont, Italy, where the rolling hills are covered with hazelnut trees, and with confectioners and pastry makers who bask in the delights of the hazelnut.