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Why scientists are hunting for the oldest ice in Antarctica
Their work near the South Pole means camping on the ice without showers or flushing toilets for seven weeks — but what we can learn about climate change there is essential to science.
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Their work near the South Pole means camping on the ice without showers or flushing toilets for seven weeks — but what we can learn about climate change there is essential to science.
Sea level rise of 3.3 meters would drastically alter the world map as we know it, submerging low-lying coastal areas everywhere.
The deal doesn't call for a "phase-out" of fossil fuels, which more than 100 nations had pleaded for, but instead calls for "transitioning away" from them.
New data finds the impact of climate change on coastal flooding could increase five-fold by the end of the century, leading to major property and infrastructure losses.
Climate change is an urgent problem in the Arctic. From renewable energy to avalanche protection, here's what we can learn from how people there are protecting their way of life.
After record-breaking temperatures in November, the E.U.'s Copernicus Climate Change Service determined 2023 will officially be the hottest year humanity has experienced.
Spiking temperatures in the Arctic are rapidly melting glaciers. Scientists are now worried about underground methane, a potent greenhouse gas, leaking up to the surface.
Methane is an invisible gas that is rapidly heating up the atmosphere.
Every region in the U.S. is experiencing increasingly harmful effects of climate change, a new report says — but it also outlines a path forward.
Average temperatures across Earth in 2023 have been dangerously close to the 1.5 degree Celsius warming threshold scientists have long warned would bring significant challenges to people worldwide.
The Greenland ice sheet is the second-largest contributor to sea level rise, and as temperatures rise, glaciers in the northern parts of the region are becoming "extremely vulnerable."
Circ has found a solution to the clothing industry's substantial environmental waste and pollution, by separating and recycling cotton-polyester blend clothing.
Hurricane Otis plowed into Mexico's Pacific coast as a deadly Category 5. Just 12 hours earlier, it was a tropical storm.
"No one's laid eyes on it," the lead author of the study said. "What is exciting is that it's been hiding there in plain sight."
The idea is to help replace fossil fuels such as coal and oil with cleaner-burning hydrogen as an energy source, but many environmentalists are skeptical.
A Libyan official who visited Derna said "25% of the city has disappeared," and he expects the final toll to be "really, really big."
There have been 23 weather extreme events in America that cost at least $1 billion this year through August, breaking the record of 22 set in 2020.
Phoenix residents are expected to experience sweltering temperatures as high as 114 degrees Fahrenheit over the weekend.
"Climate breakdown has begun," U.N. chief says, adding: "The dog days of summer are not just barking, they are biting."
In a first-of-its-kind trial, the young environmental activists said state agencies were violating their constitutional right to a clean and healthful environment.
Most Americans continue to want climate change addressed right now.
Are we on the cusp of a real-life "The Day After Tomorrow"? Here's what the experts say.
"Climate change is here. It is terrifying. And it is just the beginning," U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said.
Sports seasons could be changing as extreme heat moves in hotter and longer. "I don't think you're going to be able to continue with business as usual," one expert said.
As temperatures warm, harmful algal blooms will likely blossom even more, posing a threat to wildlife, human health and could even affect drinking water.
In some situations, a life jacket can mean life or death. That was the case for a woman in Aurora who had a near-death experience last summer on a jet ski.
A Lincoln County sergeant is at home recovering from minor injuries after he avoided what could have been a crash with high consequences on Highway 71 on Friday afternoon.
If you want to be whisked away with the flavors of the Mediterranean coast, look no further than Safta in Denver's Five Points neighborhood.
Police are searching for a couple after a man was shot at a Church's Texas Chicken restaurant in Aurora on Friday.
The program would offer work permits and deportation protections to unauthorized immigrants married to U.S. citizens, as long as they have lived in the U.S. for at least 10 years, sources said.
In some situations, a life jacket can mean life or death. That was the case for a woman in Aurora who had a near-death experience last summer on a jet ski.
A Lincoln County sergeant is at home recovering from minor injuries after he avoided what could have been a crash with high consequences on Highway 71 on Friday afternoon.
If you want to be whisked away with the flavors of the Mediterranean coast, look no further than Safta in Denver's Five Points neighborhood.
Police are searching for a couple after a man was shot at a Church's Texas Chicken restaurant in Aurora on Friday.
Fashion design is one of the activities that builds community and confidence.
CBS News Colorado Investigative Reporter provides the latest details on free recycling in Colorado becoming a reality after state lawmakers give the law the green light to move forward.
Police are searching for a couple after a man was shot at a Church's Texas Chicken restaurant in Aurora on Friday. Police say the victim has life-threatening injuries.
In some situations, a life jacket can mean life or death. That was the case for a woman in Aurora who had a near-death experience last summer on a jet ski.
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A new sign is in place in Denver to honor a hit-and-run victim. No arrests have been made yet.
Swimmer Lia Thomas' attempt to overturn World Aquatics' policy for transgender athletes, which she felt were discriminatory, has been dismissed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Caitlin Clark, the first round overall draft pick for the WNBA, was not chosen, disappointing fans. Now, USA Basketball has responded.
Colin Prater's path to Pinehurst and the 2024 U.S. Open wasn't easy. Forty-four players are trying to qualify for only two spots.
NFL running back Christian McCaffrey is the cover athlete for the new Madden NFL 25 video game.
Three fans pleaded guilty in the first conviction for racism-related cases in professional soccer in Spain.
The program would offer work permits and deportation protections to unauthorized immigrants married to U.S. citizens, as long as they have lived in the U.S. for at least 10 years, sources said.
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a Southwest Airlines passenger flight that plunged within several hundred feet of the ocean off Hawaii in April.
Fuselage maker Spirit AeroSystems said documents for some aircraft parts that entered production were falsified.
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives exceeded its authority when it issued the rule outlawing bump stocks.
The judge called the Title IX rule expanding LGBTQ protections for students a "threat to democracy," temporarily blocking it Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana and Idaho.
The program would offer work permits and deportation protections to unauthorized immigrants married to U.S. citizens, as long as they have lived in the U.S. for at least 10 years, sources said.
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives exceeded its authority when it issued the rule outlawing bump stocks.
The judge called the Title IX rule expanding LGBTQ protections for students a "threat to democracy," temporarily blocking it Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana and Idaho.
The Supreme Court preserved nationwide access to medication abortions, but the political debate goes on. Trump said in April he'd release a policy position on the drugs used.
Kennedy told voters during an event in California that U.S. foreign policy has been based on the "delusion" that American intervention abroad will uphold democracy.
Donating blood is important every day, but as one Colorado doctor tells us, World Blood Donor Day, June 14, is especially important to remind people that it's crucial as it gets hot outside and people are on vacation.
The two genetic changes to H1N1 could cut the effectiveness of the main flu antiviral doctors turn to.
The World Health Organization has confirmed a human bird flu case in India – a 4-year-old who was infected with the H9N2 avian flu virus.
Researchers at Colorado State University are nearing completion of an effort to create and develop rapid at-home tests for HIV.
New regulation could potentially help millions of Americans land a job, rent an apartment or qualify for a car loan.
Fuselage maker Spirit AeroSystems said documents for some aircraft parts that entered production were falsified.
Users also received pop-up notification that seemed to suggest the change would result in more user engagement.
The payout would be the biggest compensation package in U.S. corporate history. Is the billionaire and Tesla founder worth the money?
Dreamland Baby and Nested Bean are among the products that major retailers, including Amazon and Walmart, have pulled from their shelves after warnings from the CPSC and American Academy of Pediatrics. Both companies say their products are safe.
U.S. Department of State is beta-testing online passport renewal system. Here's what you need to know.
Right now, Coloradans are struggling to make ends meet, and a nonprofit in Denver is providing opportunities to change that.
From blazers to shoes, women of all shapes and sizes enjoyed a free shopping spree. Some were even able to get a makeover.
This week Denver city officials celebrated the opening of 49 new affordable condos in the Five Points neighborhood.
"Happiness, peace, and dreams aren't for other communities. These goals are accessible to us as well," one grant recipient said. "I was so proud, because I realized in that moment I was breaking a cycle."
Investors are now closely watching what is happening in the Iran-Israel conflict in the Middle East because of its impact on their investments.