Worst U.S. cities for air pollution ranked by lung association
This 2024 "State of the Air" report warns efforts to reduce emissions are undermined by extreme heat, drought and wildfires caused by climate change.
This 2024 "State of the Air" report warns efforts to reduce emissions are undermined by extreme heat, drought and wildfires caused by climate change.
Canadian officials say the country's upcoming wildfire season could be more explosive than last year's historic season.
After drought and Texas' largest-ever wildfire, many farmers are facing a "total wipeout" that could force many to leave generations-old land behind.
Xcel Energy said that "its facilities appear to have been involved in an ignition of the Smokehouse Creek Fire," the largest-ever wildfire in Texas that's burned nearly 1.1 million acres.
The Smokehouse Creek Fire – Texas' largest wildfire and one of the biggest in U.S. history – has burned nearly 1.1 million acres alone.
The Smokehouse Creek Fire that began Monday has killed at least two people, officials say.
The Texas Panhandle wildfires have left cattle with "hooves burned off" and many of those that survived are now in need of nebulizer treatments and other care.
The state is battling its "largest and most destructive fire in Texas history," and the blaze is only 15% contained, officials said.
The final victim of the Hawaii wildfires has been identified as 70-year-old Lahaina resident Lydia Coloma.
Firefighters are battling more than 30 active fires across Kentucky as officials warn the ongoing drought "has made controlling wildfires more difficult."
Santa Ana winds drove flames and embers through grass and brush dried out by recent winds and low humidity in a rural area southeast of Los Angeles.
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.
Louisiana, which has been contending with extreme summer heat and drought, saw an unprecedented 441 wildfires in August.
In a press conference today, President Biden updated the nation on recovery efforts in Maui and Florida. No one, he said, can "deny the impact of the climate crisis anymore."
As people on Maui report coughing up "black stuff" and blood, one resident says, "Come back 20 years later, 10 years later, and you'll see how many native people are sick."
Officials first told tourists with plans to travel to Maui to stay away. Now, the message has changed.
Photos of Maui before and after the fires show the extent of their destruction to Lahaina's neighborhoods and infrastructure.
Dozens of people were killed in the Maui fires, and many are still missing, authorities said.
Here are some organizations accepting donations to assist victims of the disastrous wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui.
At least 55 people have lost their lives and the toll is expected to climb. The historic town of Lahaina has been devastated.
The fires, which are still burning, have brought smoke and hazardous air quality to millions of Americans.
Air pollution takes an $800 billion annual toll on the U.S. economy. Wildfires — worsened by climate change — are making it worse.
Poor visibility is hampering flights across East Coast for second day due to smoke from more than 100 Canadian wildfires.
As cities in the Northeast U.S. reach and even surpass "unhealthy" levels of air pollution, officials are urging people to avoid outside activities. Here's what to know about exercising when air quality is bad.
One of the researchers who found the frog said his immediate reaction was "Bloody hell!"
Homeowners tell CBS News Colorado's Dillon Thomas the scammers were aggressive, created damage of their own to shingles, planted worms and at times even took money for work that was never completed.
The strong winds on Monday morning knocked down a signpost that caused thousands to be stuck in traffic for hours north of the Denver metro area in the southbound lanes of I-25 between 58th Avenue and 48th Avenue.
Winds have arrived across the Front Range of Colorado. Top wind gusts reports so far today clocked in at 96 MPH southwest of Colorado Springs, and 87 MPH in Boulder.
The 82-year-old senator from Vermont announced in a video posted on social media that he will seek a fourth term in the Senate.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
Winds have arrived across the Front Range of Colorado. Top wind gusts reports so far today clocked in at 96 MPH southwest of Colorado Springs, and 87 MPH in Boulder.
Homeowners tell CBS News Colorado's Dillon Thomas the scammers were aggressive, created damage of their own to shingles, planted worms and at times even took money for work that was never completed.
The strong winds on Monday morning knocked down a signpost that caused thousands to be stuck in traffic for hours north of the Denver metro area in the southbound lanes of I-25 between 58th Avenue and 48th Avenue.
A Greenwood Village police officer and a K-9 were able to locate an 85-year-old woman who went missing for two hours, according to the department.
Officers responded to a shooting report and chased a suspect before he returned to the scene of that initial shooting, where police shot him.
The strong winds Monday morning knocked down a signpost that caused thousands to be stuck in traffic for hours.
Watch meteorologist Callie Zanandrie's forecast.
CBS News Colorado Reporter Dillon Thomas chats with a man who discusses being scammed by roofers who planted insects in his home.
The South Security checkpoint is currently open 24/7, but starting on May 5 the Transportation Security Administration will be closing it for two of the quietest overnight hours.
K-9 Mercury and Officer Austin Speer found the woman on Saturday after police received a report that an 85-year-old woman went missing for two hours.
Tom Brady took his share of barbs from comedians, former teammates and his longtime coach during a made-for-streaming comedy live event on Netflix -- but one joke seemed to anger him.
Hundreds of Coloradans gathered outside the state Capitol to honor the Denver Broncos legend after Gov. Jared Polis declared May 3 as Randy Gradishar Day.
The Nuggets are getting ready for their first game of the Western Conference Semifinals this weekend, and there's now one more way Denver fans can get excited.
Coach Michael Malone said he's worried about how Denver will score against Minnesota's stellar defense.
The 2024 Kentucky Derby was the 150th running of the high-profile race.
The 82-year-old senator from Vermont announced in a video posted on social media that he will seek a fourth term in the Senate.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem wrote in her book that she shot and killed her 14-month-old dog Cricket.
Judge Juan Merchan said former President Donald Trump violated his gag order on April 22 when he commented on the political makeup of the jury.
Met Gala ticket prices cost far more in 2024 than they did last year. How much is a ticket?
The 82-year-old senator from Vermont announced in a video posted on social media that he will seek a fourth term in the Senate.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem wrote in her book that she shot and killed her 14-month-old dog Cricket.
Judge Juan Merchan said former President Donald Trump violated his gag order on April 22 when he commented on the political makeup of the jury.
The queen, who is of Palestinian descent, has criticized the reaction to the war by the U.S., saying it's caused a "loss of credibility."
Health leaders and elected officials in Adams County and throughout Colorado are working to improve testing amid a spike in the potentially deadly disease over the last six years.
Health leaders and elected officials in Adams County and throughout Colorado are working to improve testing amid a spike in the potentially deadly disease over the last six years.
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
For more than 20 years, Denver Health has hosted its annual drive-through baby shower, collecting newborn baby gear for families.
Jackson is a patient ambassador for Children's Hospital Colorado. He and his mother are now advocating for research that could save his life.
Stress is hard to avoid, but experts say getting outdoors can have a positive impact on both our mental and physical health.
Met Gala ticket prices cost far more in 2024 than they did last year. How much is a ticket?
The retailer says the peelable treats have been "flying off the shelves" ever since TikTokers discovered the candy.
Audit firm BF Borgers allegedly failed to comply with accounting standards and fabricated audit documentation, regulators claim.
Two bills making their way through the legislature in the final days would change what kind of liquor grocery stores are allowed to sell and how much you pay for it.
U.S. unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.9% in April, continuing a stretch of remaining under 4% for 27 months.
"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.
Eating a healthy, balanced diet when money is tight can be tough. And it's no secret that food costs have skyrocketed within the past year. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, food costs in 2023 rose 5.8%.
A Denver nonprofit that works with communities to plant trees and improve parks is having a special giveaway, providing trees for free and at a discount.
You've probably noticed recently the amount or quantity in a package of food or house supplies is decreasing, while the price is increasing.