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Experts say we're "running out of time" — and without urgent action, the planet will be radically different.
Those who have experienced extreme weather have become more concerned.
Pellets are being used to create what some call green energy, but critics argue that the practice is clear-cutting trees.
That "vegan" shampoo in a bottle "made of recycled materials" might not be as eco-friendly as you think.
Electronic waste is the fastest growing type of trash. Here's how to ensure your devices won't end up in a landfill.
Climate change is more of a priority for Democrats than Republicans; they divide on approach U.S. should take on energy policy.
It isn't all would-be recyclers' fault.
Scientists and policymakers turned what once was considered a "serious environmental problem" into a success story.
Combating climate change, apparel brands like Lululemon, Eileen Fisher and Patagonia are making it easier to resell their items.
In the three states where body composting is legal, people can have their remains give back to the Earth as their final act.
These five changes can help your home curb climate change, on Earth Day and every day.
Researchers come to the forest to study how different degrees of global warming might impact the world's northern forests.
The plan would be the largest infrastructure project in the nation and take up to 20 years to complete.
Skyrocketing energy prices and a growing desire to live sustainably amid climate change are fueling demand for the futuristic-looking homes.
This Earth Day, test your environmental knowledge with these questions to see just how much you know.
But more would still buy a gas-powered vehicle.
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.
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.
The Environmental Protection Agency calls polluted runoff "one of the greatest threats to clean water."
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.
Thunberg's new documentary series, titled "Greta Thunberg: A Year to Change the World," premieres Thursday night on PBS.
The Forest Green Rovers' uniforms are made out of bamboo. Next year's uniforms will be made out of used coffee grounds.
Americans weigh in on climate change objectives and how achievable they seem.
Just a third of people say they'll consider one. Most would still consider a traditional gasoline-powered car.
Just over half think that a year of lockdowns and working from home during the pandemic probably helped the environment.
Special Climate Envoy John Kerry wrapped up the first week of the COP28 climate summit in Dubai by announcing the U.S. supports "largely" phasing out fossil fuels. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff joins to discuss.
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.
Developing countries are facing some of the most extreme challenges as climate change pushes them deeper into poverty. Ndileka Mandela, head of the Thembekile Mandela Foundation and granddaughter of former South African President Nelson Mandela, joined CBS News to talk about climate apartheid.
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.
In Svalbard, Norway, scientists are learning how Arctic glaciers melting at an unprecedented rate will affect rising sea levels. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter visited a cluster of islands close to the North Pole to learn more.
Monday at the COP28 climate summit, the president of Occidental Petroleum, Vicki Hollub, talked about the need for a collaborative effort to reduce emissions. And her peers at least seemingly appear to agree, with 50 oil and gas companies worldwide pledging to reach near-zero methane emissions by 2030. Angela Wilkinson, secretary general of the World Energy Council, joined CBS News to discuss the impact of that goal.
The sighting came just days after scientists declared the iceberg was "on the move" for the first time in 37 years.
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.
Videos from Chennai, South India, show cars being carried off and airport workers checking planes in almost knee-deep water as Cyclone Michaung bears down.
Dr. Sultan al-Jaber, the president of the COP28 climate summit, is facing backlash after reportedly saying during an online event that "there is no science out there" that phasing out fossil fuels would achieve the climate goals outlined in the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement. Al-Jaber is also the CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has more.
Dr. Sultan al-Jaber, president of the COP28 climate conference and CEO of a major oil company, says he's "quite surprised" by what he calls "attempts to undermine" his work.
Phasing out fossil fuels has been a heated debate at the U.N. Climate Change Conference, known as COP28, in Dubai, and many climate activists fear the process has been compromised by being held in the oil rich United Arab Emirates. The Biden administration has touted record levels of federal funding for clean energy projects, but the U.S. is also producing record amounts of crude oil. Ben Tracy reports.
The U.S. will participate in the United Arab Emirates' declaration to promote sustainable agriculture, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff joins to unpack the overarching goals of the conference.
The Wildlife Conservation Society believes preserving nature can help solve the problems associated with climate change. Monica Medina, president and CEO of the Wildlife Conservation Society, joined CBS News to talk about her organization's goals at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai.
The United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP28, kicked off Thursday in Dubai, and delegates already agreed to a major deal. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more.
Maryam Moshiri, the chief presenter at the British network, said she was "joking around a bit with the team" when she stuck up her middle finger just as the broadcast went to air.
The developments come nearly 30 years after Disney launched a planned community near Orlando and a Disney theme park.
Rise in popularity of semaglutides for weight loss poses threat but also opportunities for food makers.
Democrats in the Senate have made several attempts over the past month to inject some urgency into the gun control fight.
Lori Vallow Daybell was convicted of murder earlier this year in Idaho in the deaths of her children JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan.
The developments come nearly 30 years after Disney launched a planned community near Orlando and a Disney theme park.
Rise in popularity of semaglutides for weight loss poses threat but also opportunities for food makers.
CosMc's is "what would happen if a McDonald's character from the 1980s that was part alien, part surfer, part robot" opened a restaurant, its CEO said.
The top Democrat and Republican on a powerful Senate committee launched a wide-ranging investigation into private equity's impact on the U.S. health care system.
If America's most prominent banker and noted Wall Street critic Elizabeth Warren agree on one thing, it's that the crypto biz is out of control.
"I won't do anything that would help him," Liz Cheney said, when asked about possibly running as a third-party candidate against Donald Trump.
Democrats in the Senate have made several attempts over the past month to inject some urgency into the gun control fight.
Kate Cox, a 31-year-old Dallas-area mother of two, said she found out last week that her baby suffered from the chromosonal disorder trisomy 18.
Two House Democrats have faced censure votes this fall.
The Justice Department accused Russia-based hackers of targeting U.S. intelligence officials as part of an international spear phishing campaign.
Health officials say the "urgent crisis" in antibiotic resistant bacteria must be addressed, even during a war.
The government agencies that oversee U.S. airlines are examining mental health regulations for pilots after an off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot allegedly tried to turn off the engines of a plane mid-flight. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.
Wildfires in the U.S. have caused a decline in air quality and an increase in deaths in parts of the U.S. – even though air quality had been improving, researchers say.
Gastroenterologist Dr. David Hudesman shares tips and advice on daily dietary habits for people to moderate ulcerative colitis symptoms.
In part two of our investigation with partner site KFF Health News, CBS News' Anna Werner looks into why it took years for some products to be recalled despite breaking inside hundreds of people's bodies.
Health officials say the "urgent crisis" in antibiotic resistant bacteria must be addressed, even during a war.
Maryam Moshiri, the chief presenter at the British network, said she was "joking around a bit with the team" when she stuck up her middle finger just as the broadcast went to air.
"There's no telling how a commander of such an organization will behave," former elite commander says.
U.S. Navy officials confirmed the plane's transit over the Taiwan Strait, saying the aircraft traveled through international airspace.
"The dynamics of support to Ukraine have slowed," the German-based Kiel Institute says.
Norman Lear, the legendary television producer, was surrounded by his family before he died of natural causes Tuesday at his home in Los Angeles.
Global music superstar Maluma joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his Grammy nomination for Best Latin Pop Album with his new album "Don Juan." Maluma discusses how he feels about becoming a dad for the first time and why family is the most important thing in his life.
Legendary television producer Norman Lear died at 101 years old. Over his 75-year career, Lear wrote and produced sitcoms like "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons" which changed the face of American television. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook, who is the son-in law of Norman Lear, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss Lear's life and legacy.
In an interview before the news that Norman Lear died at the age of 101, actor Billy Crystal spoke to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about his early impact on Crystal's career.
Legendary television writer and producer Norman Lear, who created groundbreaking sitcoms "All in the Family," "The Jeffersons" and "Good Times," has died at the age of 101. Bill Whitaker looks back on his life and legacy.
The Justice Department accused Russia-based hackers of targeting U.S. intelligence officials as part of an international spear phishing campaign.
If America's most prominent banker and noted Wall Street critic Elizabeth Warren agree on one thing, it's that the crypto biz is out of control.
The update patches two vulnerabilities, includes no new features to the operating system.
The popular music streaming service has reportedly eliminated 1,500 roles amid slowing economic growth.
Elon Musk's X platform has fueled far-right disinformation in Ireland and played a key role in last month's riots in Dublin, experts say.
Special Climate Envoy John Kerry wrapped up the first week of the COP28 climate summit in Dubai by announcing the U.S. supports "largely" phasing out fossil fuels. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff joins to discuss.
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.
Developing countries are facing some of the most extreme challenges as climate change pushes them deeper into poverty. Ndileka Mandela, head of the Thembekile Mandela Foundation and granddaughter of former South African President Nelson Mandela, joined CBS News to talk about climate apartheid.
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.
In Svalbard, Norway, scientists are learning how Arctic glaciers melting at an unprecedented rate will affect rising sea levels. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter visited a cluster of islands close to the North Pole to learn more.
Lori Vallow Daybell was convicted of murder earlier this year in Idaho in the deaths of her children JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan.
Amit Patel is accused of using the money to buy a Tesla Model 3 sedan, a Nissan pickup truck, a condo in Ponte Vedra Beach and a $95,000 watch.
Police in Nevada say a gunman killed three people and injured at least one other person on the campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Wednesday. Police said the suspect was killed by officers. CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports.
Cramer's office and state authorities say Ian Cramer, 42, was driving a family SUV reported as stolen and being chased when it crashed into a police cruiser on the side of a road that rammed into a deputy standing behind it.
The warning comes following an arrest of a suspect connected to a massive gift card scam involving more than 50 Targets across the state.
A guidance system problem during final approach prompted two space station cosmonauts to take over by remote control.
NASA is facing challenges with SpaceX's moon lander and the new Axiom spacesuits for moonwalkers.
Astronomers have discovered six planets orbiting a bright, nearby star in perfect synchrony like a grand cosmic orchestra.
Scientists have discovered a six-planet solar system in the Milky Way that astronomers say has been untouched by outside forces since its birth billions of years ago. The six planets orbit a star "perfectly" in sync. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to talk about the discovery.
NASA revealed multiple new panoramic images of clouds and dust in Mars' skies, as well as one of its tiny two moons, taken last May.
Matthew Trussler was found dead at the home he shared with his fiancée Melissa Turner. See the evidence that led to authorities piecing together his death.
Marlene Warren answered the door to her Wellington, FL, home and was fatally gunned down by a mysterious clown. Despite eyewitnesses, circumstantial evidence, and the identification a suspect early on, it would take more than 30 years for her killer to face justice.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Inside South Carolina's "trial of the century" — how investigators built their case
Several people shot on UNLV campus in Las Vegas; suspect dead; Suspect arrested in crime rampage in San Antonio and Austin that left 6 dead
Former President Donald Trump is appearing again in a New York City courtroom Thursday for his civil fraud case. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe discusses how the case is progressing.
Israeli forces say they have surrounded the home of Yahya Sinwar, a senior Hamas leader who they believe is the mastermind of the Oct. 7 attacks. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more on who he is.
An investigation is underway into the shooting at UNLV on Wednesday that killed three and critically injured another. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca has more on the shooting and former Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis joined CBS News to discuss how authorities are piecing together all the details.
How a yellow hammer nailed a suspect in the case of a missing businesswoman. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports Saturday, Dec. 9 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.