A CBS News producer shares his surprising shark encounter
CBS News climate producer Chris Spinder got into the water as sharks circled below. In this producer's notebook, he shares what he learned after a minor, but bloody, injury.
Earth Day
What is biodiversity and why is it important? Here's what to know.
This Earth Day, learn about the millions of species of plants and animals and the vital role they all play in the planet's future.
Scientists share how climate change could change daily life
Experts say we're "running out of time" — and without urgent action, the planet will be radically different.
Extreme weather experiences impact views on climate change - CBS News poll
Those who have experienced extreme weather have become more concerned.
Wood pellets may not actually be green renewable energy source, critics say
Pellets are being used to create what some call green energy, but critics argue that the practice is clear-cutting trees.
How to tell if companies are living up to their eco-friendly promises
That "vegan" shampoo in a bottle "made of recycled materials" might not be as eco-friendly as you think.
How to keep your gadgets from choking the planet
Electronic waste is the fastest growing type of trash. Here's how to ensure your devices won't end up in a landfill.
Fewer Americans see climate change as priority than they did a year ago
Climate change is more of a priority for Democrats than Republicans; they divide on approach U.S. should take on energy policy.
Why the U.S. hasn't figured out plastics recycling
It isn't all would-be recyclers' fault.
How the environmental movement won with acid rain
Scientists and policymakers turned what once was considered a "serious environmental problem" into a success story.
Resale is bright light in environmentally costly fashion industry
Combating climate change, apparel brands like Lululemon, Eileen Fisher and Patagonia are making it easier to resell their items.
Aquamation, composting offer eco-friendly burial options
In the three states where body composting is legal, people can have their remains give back to the Earth as their final act.
Five ways to make your home more Earth-friendly
These five changes can help your home curb climate change, on Earth Day and every day.
Experimental Minnesota forest helps predict climate change scenarios
Researchers come to the forest to study how different degrees of global warming might impact the world's northern forests.
The $29 billion plan to save Texas' coast from rising tides
The plan would be the largest infrastructure project in the nation and take up to 20 years to complete.
Interest soars in self-sustaining homes called Earthships
Skyrocketing energy prices and a growing desire to live sustainably amid climate change are fueling demand for the futuristic-looking homes.
10 Earth Day facts that might surprise you
This Earth Day, test your environmental knowledge with these questions to see just how much you know.
Higher gas prices a factor for those considering hybrid/electric car
But more would still buy a gas-powered vehicle.
The costs and benefits of solar energy
When someone starts powering their home with solar energy and stops buying power from their local utility, many like to think they've "gone off the grid." But in many areas, they're not as independent as you might think. Barry Petersen has more.
Protecting the nation's trees and forests
Trees and forests across the United States are facing an increasing number of threats, including climate change and wildfires. Sarah Gibbens, environment writer for National Geographic, joined CBS News' Carter Evans to discuss.
Conservationists grapple with decades of stormwater runoff pollution
The Environmental Protection Agency calls polluted runoff "one of the greatest threats to clean water."
Winds of change
In an effort to catch up with Europe, where offshore wind has been a strong industry for decades, the U.S. is now hoping to expand its offshore wind turbine footprint and power 10 million homes by 2030. Ben Tracy reports.
Greta Thunberg says pandemic proves we can fight climate crisis
Thunberg's new documentary series, titled "Greta Thunberg: A Year to Change the World," premieres Thursday night on PBS.
Meet the world's first vegan, carbon-neutral pro sports team
The Forest Green Rovers' uniforms are made out of bamboo. Next year's uniforms will be made out of used coffee grounds.
CBS News Poll — Eye on Earth: What do Americans think can be done on climate?
Americans weigh in on climate change objectives and how achievable they seem.
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Study finds young people most at risk of heat
A new Columbia University Climate School study discovered that young people may be most at risk of heat-related deaths. CBS News environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
Climate change could bring more snow in some areas
Experts predict climate change could actually make snow worse in some areas of the U.S. Meanwhile, nearly two-thirds of the U.S. is seeing less snowfall than in the 1970s. CBS News national climate correspondent Dave Malkoff explains how.
Wisdom, the world's oldest-known wild bird, lays an egg at 74
Wisdom the Laysan albatross was first tagged by researchers in 1956. Since then, she's believed to have raised as many as 30 chicks.
When should consumers buy electric cars?
President-elect Donald Trump indicated that once in office, he plans on ending the consumer tax credit for electric vehicle purchases. Business Insider autos senior reporter Nora Naughton joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the potential impact and when consumers should buy.
Starbucks plastic cup investigation
CBS News tracked plastic cups meant to be recycled by Starbucks and found that most of those did not end up at recycling facilities. CBS News' David Schechter breaks down the investigation's findings.
NASA shows off image of U.S. military's abandoned "city under the ice"
Scientists now have a clearer picture of Camp Century, an abandoned U.S. military base long hidden under the ice in Greenland, thanks to a NASA research team's good luck.
Divided U.N. negotiations for plastic treaty
Negotiators are far apart as the United Nations tries to work out the world's first treaty to curb plastic pollution. Issues creating roadblocks include limiting new manufacturing of plastic and the potential phasing out of some chemicals. For more on the talks, CBS News was joined by Erin Simon, vice president and head of plastic waste and business for the World Wildlife Fund in the U.S.
Honolulu hopes to identify long-unclaimed bodies with advanced DNA testing
Forensic pathologists hope advanced DNA testing technology will enable them to attach names to all the unidentified people at the Honolulu Medical Examiner's Office.
Dishing up space food
At the Johnson Space Food Systems Laboratory in Houston, NASA scientists develop dishes – freeze-dried, heat-stabilized, or irradiated – to serve on the International Space Station. Correspondent David Pogue checks out what's on the menu in Earth orbit.
How are U.S. winters permanently changing?
This winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted above-average temperatures throughout the U.S. because of a "slowly developing" La Niña pattern. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey reports on the changing winter conditions.
Emperor penguin found on Australian beach released at sea after 20 days of care
The only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia was released at sea 20 days after he waddled ashore on a popular tourist beach.
Iceland volcano flares in region's 7th eruption in one year
A volcano erupted in southern Iceland, near the town of Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon spa, marking the region's seventh eruption in a year.
How collecting pine cones helps renew Oregon forests after wildfires
Conservationists are teaming up with the U.S. Forest Service and logging companies to clear scorched land and make room for new reforestation projects.
Restoring forests decimated by wildfires
Large wildfires fueled by climate change have destroyed tens of millions of acres of forests in the Pacific Northwest in recent years. Jonathan Vigliotti explores a major effort underway to restore those forests.
Giraffes need endangered species protection, U.S. officials say
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed new protections for giraffes, saying their populations are threatened by poaching, habitat loss and climate change.
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Coast Guard rescues missing woman shouting for help in wilderness
A 64-year-old woman was rescued from an Oregon state park where she had been stranded for almost two full days, the U.S. Coast Guard said.
Inflation remains sticky, with CPI rising 2.7% from a year ago
Inflation has cooled from its most recent peak, but progress in getting it to a 2% annual rate has been slow.
Judge rejects bankruptcy sale of Alex Jones' Infowars to The Onion
The judge criticized the auction process as flawed and said the outcome "left a lot of money on the table" for Sandy Hook families.
House Dems call for action on law enforcement selling restricted weapons
Three congressmen wrote in a letter to the ATF that they have "grave concerns" that some law enforcement officers are "exploiting their positions to acquire and illegally distribute firearms."
Trump picks Andrew Ferguson to chair FTC, Ron Johnson as ambassador to Mexico
Andrew Ferguson, who is already one of the FTC's five commissioners, will replace Lina Khan, who became a lightning rod for Wall Street and Silicon Valley.
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Inflation remains sticky, with CPI rising 2.7% from a year ago
Inflation has cooled from its most recent peak, but progress in getting it to a 2% annual rate has been slow.
Judge rejects bankruptcy sale of Alex Jones' Infowars to The Onion
The judge criticized the auction process as flawed and said the outcome "left a lot of money on the table" for Sandy Hook families.
Trump picks Andrew Ferguson to chair FTC, Ron Johnson as ambassador to Mexico
Andrew Ferguson, who is already one of the FTC's five commissioners, will replace Lina Khan, who became a lightning rod for Wall Street and Silicon Valley.
E-commerce sites hawk merchandise about UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting
Online platforms including Etsy and eBay are peddling mugs, candles and other products linked to the shooting death of Brian Thompson.
Kroger $24.6 billion purchase of Albertsons halted by federal judge
Merger would curtail competition for grocery shoppers, Oregon court finds in a decision that could derail the deal.
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House panel to hear long-awaited Blinken testimony on Afghanistan exit
The secretary of state's testimony comes months after Republicans issued a scathing report on the Biden administration's handling of the exit from Afghanistan.
Illinois man arrested, accused of attacking Rep. Nancy Mace on Capitol grounds
Rep. Nancy Mace wrote in a social media post that she would need a brace for her wrist and ice for her arm — but that she would be fine.
Trump picks Andrew Ferguson to chair FTC, Ron Johnson as ambassador to Mexico
Andrew Ferguson, who is already one of the FTC's five commissioners, will replace Lina Khan, who became a lightning rod for Wall Street and Silicon Valley.
Trump to nominate Kimberly Guilfoyle for ambassador to Greece
President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday he is nominating Kimberly Guilfoyle to be ambassador to Greece.
House task force releases final report on Trump assassination attempts
"The Task Force found that the tragic and shocking events in Butler, Pennsylvania were preventable and should not have happened," a House task force found.
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Another infant dies in outbreak tied to ready-to-eat meat products
Cases now reported in eight states related to Yu Shang Food products sold online and at stores nationwide, officials say.
Jamie Foxx reveals he had brain bleed and stroke last year
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.
Americans are paying more than ever for health insurance
Consumers are venting frustrations about health insurance in wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO murder. Costs have outpaced inflation for years.
EPA bans two cleaner solvents linked to cancer
The Environmental Protection Agency banned two solvents known to cause a range of cancers: trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE).
Mysterious illness, dubbed "disease X," has killed dozens in Congo, WHO says
The WHO says 406 cases of the disease have been recorded and that more than half of those who died were children younger than 5.
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How mafias cash in by preying on hotels, restaurants in Italy
Organized crime groups preying on vulnerable companies are taking home $3.5 billion a year, a research institute warned.
Kabul explosion kills Afghan Taliban regime's minister for refugees
Khalil Ur-Rahman Haqqani, a minister in Afghanistan's de-facto Taliban government and a member of a notorious family, was among those killed in an explosion in Kabul.
South Korean defense chief jailed over martial law order attempts suicide
A prison official says South Korea's ex-defense chief Kim Yong Hyun tried to kill himself after being arrested over the martial law declaration he's accused of suggesting.
House panel to hear long-awaited Blinken testimony on Afghanistan exit
The secretary of state's testimony comes months after Republicans issued a scathing report on the Biden administration's handling of the exit from Afghanistan.
The secrets of cork: So much more than a bottle stopper
The sound of a bottle popping may be a familiar harbinger of good, but the humble material behind the pop has more uses than you might imagine.
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Christian Slater, Patrick Gibson on "Dexter" prequel series
Actors Christian Slater and Patrick Gibson join "CBS Mornings" to discuss what to expect in "Dexter: Original Sin," which takes place 15 years before audiences first met Dexter in the original award-winning series.
Jamie Foxx reveals he had brain bleed and stroke last year
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.
Christian Slater, Patrick Gibson on "Dexter"
Actors Christian Slater and Patrick Gibson join "CBS Mornings" to talk about starring in the highly-anticipated prequel "Dexter: Original Sin." The series takes place 15 years before audiences first met Dexter from the original award-winning series starring Michael C. Hall. It follows young Dexter, played by Gibson, as he evolves from college student to serial killing vigilante. Slater stars as Dexter's father, a homicide detective who teaches his son an ethical code for killing.
Billie Eilish on her doubts and new music
Billie Eilish is already a nine-time Grammy winner, but the 22-year-old says she still has doubts about her ability to create new music. She spoke to CBS News' Anthony Mason about her fears and her success.
Extended interview: Billie Eilish
In this web exclusive, "Sunday Morning" correspondent Anthony Mason sits down with music superstar Billie Eilish to talk about performing on her "Hit Me Hard and Soft" tour (her first without brother Finneas). She also discusses welcoming the label of "songwriter"; what she learned from writing the "Barbie" song "What Was I Made For?"; the perceived criticisms of her singing voice and the liberation she discovered after starting vocal lessons; and the power that she says comes from expressing vulnerability in her art.
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GM to stop funding troubled Cruise autonomous vehicle unit
General Motors says it will move away from the robotaxi business and cease funding its money-losing Cruise autonomous vehicle division that originated as a San Francisco start-up.
How will Trump term change AI safety?
President-elect Donald Trump has promised changes to policies regarding artificial intelligence. Elizabeth Kelly, the director of the U.S. Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute, joins CBS News with more on the safety atmosphere already in place to study the technology.
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.
Microsoft 365 suffers outage Tuesday morning
Microsoft 365 users reported being unable to access essential apps Tuesday morning.
Who is David Sacks, Trump's crypto, AI czar?
The second Trump administration is poised to be a powerful ally for the crypto industry. President-elect Donald Trump spoke highly of cryptocurrencies on the campaign trail, and his cabinet picks reflect that, with former PayPal executive David Sacks set to serve as Trump's crypto and artificial intelligence czar. Makena Kelly, senior politics reporter for Wired, joins CBS News to dig into Sacks' background.
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Study finds young people most at risk of heat
A new Columbia University Climate School study discovered that young people may be most at risk of heat-related deaths. CBS News environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
Climate change could bring more snow in some areas
Experts predict climate change could actually make snow worse in some areas of the U.S. Meanwhile, nearly two-thirds of the U.S. is seeing less snowfall than in the 1970s. CBS News national climate correspondent Dave Malkoff explains how.
Wisdom, the world's oldest-known wild bird, lays an egg at 74
Wisdom the Laysan albatross was first tagged by researchers in 1956. Since then, she's believed to have raised as many as 30 chicks.
When should consumers buy electric cars?
President-elect Donald Trump indicated that once in office, he plans on ending the consumer tax credit for electric vehicle purchases. Business Insider autos senior reporter Nora Naughton joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the potential impact and when consumers should buy.
Starbucks plastic cup investigation
CBS News tracked plastic cups meant to be recycled by Starbucks and found that most of those did not end up at recycling facilities. CBS News' David Schechter breaks down the investigation's findings.
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Man who attacked judge in Vegas courtroom gets decades in prison
Video showed the judge falling back from her seat as Deobra Redden flung himself over her bench and grabbed her hair, toppling an American flag onto them.
How mafias cash in by preying on hotels, restaurants in Italy
Organized crime groups preying on vulnerable companies are taking home $3.5 billion a year, a research institute warned.
Man arrested in 1985 church murders after original suspect exonerated
Erik Sparre was arrested in the 1985 killings of Harold and Thelma Swain after the original suspect, Dennis Perry, was exonerated on DNA evidence, authorities said.
House Dems call for action on law enforcement selling restricted weapons
Three congressmen wrote in a letter to the ATF that they have "grave concerns" that some law enforcement officers are "exploiting their positions to acquire and illegally distribute firearms."
CEO murder suspect's behavior before hearing
UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect Luigi Mangione fought extradition to New York in a Pennsylvania court on Tuesday. Before entering the courthouse, he pulled away from authorities and yelled towards reporters. CBS News' Lilia Luciano and Anna Schecter have more on the suspect and the case.
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Emily Calandrelli talks Blue Origin mission
Emily Calandrelli joins "CBS Mornings Plus" after recently becoming the 100th woman ever in space. She and her Blue Origin crewmates traveled over 62 miles above sea level during their mission last month.
Why you shouldn't wait for the Geminid meteor shower peak this year
The Geminid meteor shower this year is set to peak at almost the same time as December's full moon, which could make for challenging viewing conditions.
NASA's Artemis moon mission delayed yet again
NASA's next two Artemis moon missions have been pushed back once again, with the first lunar landing in more than a half-century not scheduled to take place until at least mid-2027. NASA said the delay is partly so that it can address issues with the Orion spacecraft's heat shield.
NASA delays next 2 Artemis moon missions to address heat shield, other issues
Heat shield damage seen during the first Artemis test flight is now understood, NASA says, but more time is needed to implement fixes.
More on small asteroid near Earth
A small asteroid neared the Earth's atmosphere before exploding. Derrick Pitts, the Franklin Institute's chief astronomer and planetarium director, joins CBS News with more on the phenomenon.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
Summer music heats up 2024
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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Judge halts grocery merger
On Tuesday, a proposed mega-merger between two of America's largest supermarket chains was blocked in the courts. The deal would have seen Kroger acquire rival Albertsons for $25 billion, but government regulators argue it would stifle competition and increase the price of food. CBS News Moneywatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains.
Future of FEMA in question
FEMA's place in President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration is unclear after Trump subjected the agency to attacks and misinformation in the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Some conservatives are suggesting individual states handle disaster recovery. CBS News Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga spoke with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell about that.
Protecting yourself against porch pirates
A new consumer survey shows package thieves have stolen from 14 million Americans in just the last three months. National consumer correspondent Usher Quraishi shows how to protect yourself from porch pirates.
Hegseth back on Capitol Hill
President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks appear to be gaining momentum as the seek support for confirmation. Trump's embattled pick for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, will be meeting with senators again Wednesday. CBS News political reporter Libby Cathey has more.
Eye Opener: Luigi Mangione's angry outburst
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has a dramatic outburst as he arrives at a Pennsylvania courthouse. Also, firefighters struggle to contain a fast-moving wildfire in Southern California. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.