It's so hot in Dubai that the government is artificially creating rain
With temperatures in Dubai regularly surpassing 115 degrees Fahrenheit, the government is now using drones to zap clouds with electricity, creating rainstorms.
ClimateWatch: Climate Change News & Features
Water risks may soon start to drain profits, companies report
Food and other consumer staples face the highest risk of disruption from water scarcity, a Barclays report found.
Men have a bigger carbon footprint than women, study finds
Even when the sexes spend the same amount of money, men spend more on cars and fuel, which hurts the environment.
Jeff Bezos says polluting industries can be moved to space
The Blue Origin founder said it will take decades to get there, but it can be done.
Sea snot choking Turkey's waters could be a warning to the world
One scientist says the slimy mess suffocating life in the Marmara Sea could be replicated along "overburdened" U.S. coastlines if action isn't taken.
Greenland halts new oil drilling, citing climate change
The country's agriculture minister said the government "takes climate change seriously."
NASA images show devastating effects of California's drought
Fast snowmelt has left reservoirs without the freshwater needed to sustain the state during its driest months.
A "wobble" in the moon's orbit may lead to record floods on Earth
A wobble in the moon's orbit will raise high tides even higher, exacerbating the devastating effects of sea-level rise.
Electricity regulation might slow EV infrastructure
The days of driving a few blocks for cheaper fuel could rapidly be coming to an end. That might leave some areas without places for EVs to charge up.
Why climate change threatens your retirement savings
Extreme weather linked to global warming poses a serious risk to people's 401(k) and other retirement plans, experts warn.
Humans are threatening the Amazon's ability to absorb CO2, study warns
Carbon dioxide is already at its highest levels in 3.6 million years. Now, a new study found the Amazon is losing its ability to balance out the atmosphere.
Climate change is shrinking Italy's iconic Lake Como, and fast
Italy's stunning Lake Como has long been associated with the high life, but its water level is now lower than ever as the world's glacial lakes dry up.
Another extreme heat wave in West threatens all-time highs
For the third time since the beginning of June, a life-threatening heat wave is underway in the western U.S.
Nearly half of oil and gas emissions could be cut at no cost
Natural gas is supposed to be a cleaner fossil fuel, but methane leaks make it as bad for the planet as burning coal.
Progressives demand climate action be in infrastructure deal
Led by Congresswoman Cori Bush, House progressives have sent a letter calling on House leadership to embrace Green New Deal priorities; said Biden infrastructure package is "not yet the climate plan we need."
Northwest heat wave "virtually impossible" without climate change, study says
Scientists say if Earth keeps warming on the current trajectory, heat waves of this magnitude will no longer be 1-in-1,000-year events — they will happen once every 5 to 10 years.
Exxon lobbyist said carbon tax is "not going to happen"
CEO apologizes after lobbyist caught on video saying oil company views carbon tax as a "talking point" that "is not going to happen."
What is a heat dome? Extreme temps in the Pacific Northwest, explained
To call this heat wave "unprecedented" does not do it justice.
Plugging abandoned oil and gas wells could help save climate – and jobs
Thousands of abandoned wells in Pennsylvania can be found in the woods, along riverbanks, in people's yards and even inside their homes.
Pacific Northwest bakes under once-in-a-millennium heat dome
The heat is being caused by a combination of a significant atmospheric blocking pattern on top of a human-caused climate changed world.
Companies pressured to disclose their climate change risks
Investors — and securities regulators — want to know more about how vulnerable big businesses are to global warming.
U.S. drought brings plague of grasshoppers: "They're everywhere"
Federal agriculture officials are launching what could become their largest grasshopper-killing campaign since the 1980s.
Australia rejects U.N. warning to list Great Barrier Reef as "in danger"
The United Nations says the Great Barrier Reef has suffered such extensive damage that it should be listed as "in danger." The Australian government disagrees.
Federal judge reverses Biden's ban on new oil and gas leases
The move applies to federal lands and waters and deals a blow to climate change activists. Thirteen states sued in an effort to get the ban lifted.
California drought may have solved mystery of 1965 plane crash
As water levels decline, officials have discovered the remains of what they believe to be a 1965 plane crash.
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Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
Views of the total solar eclipse in Europe
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
Europe sees total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
Astronomy professor on how eclipses work
Janna Levin, professor of physics and astronomy at Barnard College, joins CBS News to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse.
How a total solar eclipse stopped a war
Columbia University astronomy professor Dr. Janna Levin joins CBS News to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse, saying it's a reminder that humans share this Earth together and "we're all part of something larger."
New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
Perseid meteor shower peaks during eclipse
The Perseid meteor shower will peak during 2026's only total solar eclipse. Director of astronomy at Adler Planetarium, Dr. Geza Gyuk, explains why the eclipse is so special.
Total solar eclipse in Europe
A small part of the U.S. will be able to see a sliver of partial solar eclipse, but the path of totality will cut through Europe. CBS News meteorologist Rob Marciano has more from Mallorca, Spain.
Stunning photos show total solar eclipse over Europe
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
Protecting the Venus fly trap
The carnivorous Venus fly trap is native to the Carolinas, but its population is dwindling due to loss of habitat. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with botanist Julie Moore, who has spent much of her life helping to save these remarkable plants; and with Damon Waitt, director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden, who discusses the unusual traits of a species that Charles Darwin called the most interesting plant in the world. (Originally broadcast April 26, 2026.)
Genetically altered beagles offer hope for dog lovers with allergies
Matt Walker, a geneticist and the CEO of Kindred Companion Sciences, joins "CBS Mornings" with his gene-altered beagle, Bailey, to discuss creating future options for people with severe pet allergies.
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Charlie Kirk's alleged killer will stand trial for aggravated murder
Judge Tony Graf said prosecutors have enough evidence against Tyler Robinson to put the 23-year-old on trial on a charge that could see him face the death penalty.
How long could the Lindsay Clancy jury remain deadlocked?
Karen Read's first trial ended with a hung jury. Here's a look at how those deliberations played out as the Lindsay Clancy jury says it is deadlocked.
House censures Rep. Chuck Edwards over "inappropriate conduct" toward aides
The House Ethics Committee detailed the North Carolina Republican's "unprofessional and inappropriate conduct" toward two young women who worked for him.
Pa. police officer charged after fatally shooting student at wrong home
Upper Pottsgrove Police Cpl. Sean Farrell was charged with voluntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Glenwood Earl Pysher IV on Aug. 23, officials said.
Rising bond yields threaten to push up U.S. borrowing costs
The U.S. bond market influences how much American consumers pay for loans and the interest they can earn on their savings accounts.
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Trump says Venezuelan oil could replenish depleted U.S. stockpiles. Will it?
President Trump framed last week's deal for the U.S. government to take a stake in Venezuelan oil as a boon for the depleted Strategic Petroleum Reserve. But the plan faces some hurdles, experts say.
Rising bond yields threaten to push up U.S. borrowing costs
The U.S. bond market influences how much American consumers pay for loans and the interest they can earn on their savings accounts.
Modest pay hikes next year could leave some workers lagging inflation
Employers are likely to offer limited salary increases in 2027 amid ongoing economic uncertainty, according to a survey of 1,000 businesses.
Ford recalls nearly 149,000 Mustang vehicles over potential power issue
A potential wiring issue could lead to vehicles losing power or disruption of other functions, such as windshield wipers and headlights.
IRS audit revenue plunged following workforce reductions, watchdog finds
IRS audits collected $3.5 billion less in fiscal 2025 as the agency shed thousands of auditors and other agency staffers.
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House censures Rep. Chuck Edwards over "inappropriate conduct" toward aides
The House Ethics Committee detailed the North Carolina Republican's "unprofessional and inappropriate conduct" toward two young women who worked for him.
House adopts resolution condemning socialism, with 8 Democrats joining Republicans
GOP leaders scheduled the vote after Democratic primary voters embraced a number of democratic socialist candidates.
Trump says Venezuelan oil could replenish depleted U.S. stockpiles. Will it?
President Trump framed last week's deal for the U.S. government to take a stake in Venezuelan oil as a boon for the depleted Strategic Petroleum Reserve. But the plan faces some hurdles, experts say.
Congress passes funding bill to avoid shutdown before midterms
The House on Tuesday passed a measure to extend government funding into December, averting a shutdown in the final stretch of the midterm campaign.
Ex-Border Patrol commander Bovino was under investigation when he retired
CBP informed Gregory Bovino in an email on March 2 that the agency was "conducting an official Inquiry into allegations of misconduct reported to CBP." He initiated retirement 16 days later.
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The market forces quietly adding thousands to patient bills
The true cost of "vertical integration": Patients directed to a higher-priced location for procedures. Or forced to buy from their insurer's wholly owned pharmacy, which may not stock the drug prescribed or provide it at the lowest price.
Trump inks deal with 9 pharmaceutical companies to lower drug costs
The White House said the agreements will reduce costs to treat Parkinson's disease, macular degeneration, glaucoma, liver disease and other illnesses.
Man with sinus infection symptoms diagnosed with heart condition
Marc Gaudisosi thought his symptoms were caused by a sinus infection. Then an urgent care told him to go to the hospital.
Juul can sell updated e-cigarette with age-verification system, FDA says
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
2 airport workers die of malaria from mosquito on plane in Germany
Caused by parasites spread via Anopheles mosquitoes, malaria can cause symptoms including nausea, headache and intense waves of fever and chills.
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Spain's leader says Russia and Israel fueled immigration "disinformation"
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says "networks linked both to Russia and to Israel" helped spread rumors about immigration "to attack Europe and divide it."
U.K. man accused of drugging, abusing wife with other men goes on trial
The case has drawn parallels to that of Gisèle Pelicot, who publicly testified against her ex-husband in a 2024 mass rape trial.
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American among thousands missing in Nepal contacted, officials say
Nepali officials tell CBS News they have contacted a U.S. national among the more than 4,000 people still missing in the wake of the deadly flash floods.
U.S.-Venezuela oil deal will rely on North American Blue Energy Partners
The Trump administration's plan to take a stake in tens of billions of barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves will hinge on a private company called North American Blue Energy Partners, the White House announced Monday.
Lionel Messi says he is retiring from the Argentina national soccer team
Lionel Messi played in six World Cups and led Argentina to win the tournament in 2022 in Qatar.
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Danielle Brooks on "If I Go Will They Miss Me"
Danielle Brooks sits down with "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new movie, "If I Go Will They Miss Me," and how being a mother and wife helped her in portraying the role.
Lionel Richie hospitalized after weekend show
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
John Galliano's Met Gala exhibit canceled
John Galliano's exhibit for the 2027 Met Gala has been canceled after weeks of backlash over his past antisemitic and racist comments. CBS News fashion contributor Lauren Sherman reports.
Jury finds Davis guilty in 1996 murder of Tupac
A Las Vegas jury on Monday found Duane "Keffe D" Davis guilty in the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Closing arguments in Tupac Shakur murder trial
The jury heard closing arguments Monday in the trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, the man accused of orchestrating the shooting that killed rapper Tupac Shakur. Celebrity attorney Chris Melcher joins to discuss the case.
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What to expect from John Ternus as Apple CEO
John Ternus officially took over for Tim Cook as Apple CEO on Tuesday, becoming the tech giant's first new leader in 15 years. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports and CBS News contributor Patrick McGee breaks down what to expect.
John Ternus is Apple's new CEO
John Ternus is stepping up and into the shoes of former Apple CEO Tim Cook. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports, plus Puck AI correspondent Ian Krietzberg shares his thoughts on the Apple turnover and the Hugging Face AI breach.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
MapQuest hits No. 1 on App Store after refusing to rename Lake Ontario
MapQuest topped ChatGPT as Apple's most-downloaded free app after the digital mapping company said it would keep "historical, familiar" lake names.
Apple's new CEO takes over
John Ternus begins his tenure as Apple's new CEO on Tuesday, marking a historic shift for the company. Jo Ling Kent reports.
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Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
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Robinson to stand trial in Kirk killing
A judge ruled Tuesday that accused Charlie Kirk shooter Tyler Robinson will stand trial in the killing of the late conservative activist, where he could face the death penalty.
Charlie Kirk's alleged killer will stand trial for aggravated murder
Judge Tony Graf said prosecutors have enough evidence against Tyler Robinson to put the 23-year-old on trial on a charge that could see him face the death penalty.
Duane Davis' attorney on his conviction
Michael Sanft, Duane "Keefe D" Davis' defense attorney, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss his client's conviction for the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur and shares his concerns about the jury's "preconceived notions."
Officer charged for fatal student shooting
A 22-year-old college baseball player was gunned down in Pennsylvania last week after knocking on the wrong door. On Tuesday, a 58-year-old police corporal was charged with manslaughter. Tom Hanson reports.
Tony Romo apologizes after OWI
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo pleaded no contest on Tuesday to a civil charge of operating while intoxicated. He explained how football injuries led to painkillers and eventually alcohol, but also took responsibility for what he called failures. Mark Strassmann reports.
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Robinson to stand trial in Kirk killing
A judge ruled Tuesday that accused Charlie Kirk shooter Tyler Robinson will stand trial in the killing of the late conservative activist, where he could face the death penalty.
What to expect from John Ternus as Apple CEO
John Ternus officially took over for Tim Cook as Apple CEO on Tuesday, becoming the tech giant's first new leader in 15 years. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports and CBS News contributor Patrick McGee breaks down what to expect.
Duane Davis' attorney on his conviction
Michael Sanft, Duane "Keefe D" Davis' defense attorney, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss his client's conviction for the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur and shares his concerns about the jury's "preconceived notions."
Marine veteran on Trump's Iran strategy
CBS News contributor Elliot Ackerman, a Marine Corps veteran, breaks down President Trump's military strategy as the U.S. launches new strikes over Iran's alleged interference with the passage of ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
House censures Chuck Edwards after Ethics probe
The House on Tuesday voted to censure Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards of North Carolina over "inappropriate conduct" toward aides. Edwards denies the allegations.