Nearly half of young Americans say climate change is a "crisis"
The poll also found Bernie Sanders leads other White House hopefuls in support among young adults between the ages of 18 and 29
Earth Day
John Kerry says AOC's Green New Deal showed "more leadership" than Trump
As secretary of state under Obama, Kerry was instrumental in the 2016 signing of the international Paris climate agreement
Want to cut your carbon footprint? Myths vs. realities
When it comes to cutting down on carbon emissions, many consumers are focusing on the wrong thing, scientists say
"Mind-blowing": A younger generation pushes South Africa's solar power revolution
With a national electricity grid close to collapse, widespread blackouts and energy shortages are spurring a new generation of entrepreneurs
Earth Matters: Devices working around-the-clock to combat ocean pollution
Researchers are deploying new technologies to filter plastics and other debris that is threatening the viability of our oceans
Earth Matters: Climate change could dry up the Rio Grande River
Cities and farms in New Mexico have been preparing as water levels decline
India's pollution makes everyone "a smoker" — but there's hope
In a country where nearly 1.8 million people die every year from breathing the air, politicians and entrepreneurs are trying to go green
Earth Matters: Driving in London shows effects of climate change
Because of environmental concerns, the drive has been getting more expensive
Earth Matters: Behind the battle against deforestation in the Amazon rainforest
In the world's largest jungle, scientists are trying to understand the effects of cutting down so many trees for farmland
Climate change challenges from every corner of the globe
We're taking you to every continent to look at modern challenges and unique solutions to climate change across the globe
CBS News poll: Growing number think environment will be worse for next generation
Americans give the U.S. just average or low marks on the progress it has made on protecting the environment
How wind and solar became America's cheapest energy
A virtuous loop of dropping prices and rising interest has propelled clean energy to the top spot it holds today
Fashion industry's carbon impact is bigger than airline industry's
As consumers learn of toll fast fashion can take on the environment, they're embracing less wasteful alternatives
Petition seeks to make Earth Day a national holiday
The North Face wants people to be able to celebrate Earth Day outside, rather than in front of screens
"CBS This Morning" to report on every continent for Earth Day
On Monday, April 22, 2019, "CBS This Morning" will bring viewers stories from every corner of the globe
Earth Day challenge for gardeners: Don't poison bees
To help, more garden centers are curbing, ending or labeling plants treated with potentially bee-harming pesticides
Almanac: The first Earth Day
On April 22, 1970, Americans took part in a day aimed at protecting the only planet we call home
Future of climate change debate
A CBS News poll this week found just 12 percent believe the environment will improve for the next generation while 57 percent say it will get worse. Dr. M. Sanjayan, a senior scientist at Conservation International, joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the health of the planet, the science marches being held around the world and the future of the climate change debate.
Most Americans pessimistic about environment’s future
A slim majority of Americans oppose lifting environmental regulations, according to a new CBS News poll
Five vegetarian dishes to help celebrate Earth Day
Need an easy (and delicious) way to reduce your carbon footprint this Earth Day? Look no further than these vegan and vegetarian recipes from Chowhound
Honoring Earth Day with a visit to Eden
In 2007, 60 Minutes visited a mountain rainforest in New Guinea, where Bob Simon encountered exotic birds that don't exist anywhere else
NYC wants to be Western Hemisphere's cleanest city
In 2005, NYC produced 3.6 million tons of garbage; Mayor DeBlasio to introduce ambitious plans to reduce that by 3 million tons annually
National Zoo launches “endangered song” to help save tigers
There are only about 400 Sumatran tigers left in the world, so the National Zoo and indie band Portugal. The Man teamed up to raise awareness
Antarctic climate was once like coastal California, study shows
Two new studies help determine age of Antarctic ice and former climate
An electric car could cost you less than you think
An Earth Day review shows electric cars can be big money savers -- if you meet certain criteria
Science
Brazil officials call Amazon fire outrage "sensationalist"
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro encouraged development in the Amazon rainforest. Now he's calling global backlash "sensationalist"
What you can do to help the burning Amazon rainforest
The Amazon is the largest rainforest in the world and vital to combating climate change — and it's on fire with no end in sight
Nature up close: A trip to the American Museum of Natural History
Visiting New York City's Mecca for any natural history fanatic
New York woman catches fish with 2 mouths
The catch was made in Lake Champlain, which is rumored to have its own Loch Ness-like sea monster
Sharks gather for annual underwater mating dance
Every year, sharks gather for their annual underwater mating dance and scientists are there to catch them
Rocket launches GPS satellite into orbit for Air Force
The new satellite is the second in a new generation of advanced navigation beacons
Humanoid robot "commands" Russian rocket test flight
The humanoid robot is known as Skybot F-850 and as FEDOR; the test flight was needed to clear an upgraded Soyuz booster to launch human crews to the space station
Panthers are struggling to walk and officials don't know why
Trail footage shows kittens stumbling and falling down, as if unable to control their hind legs
Study raises concerns about microplastics in drinking water
"If you ask somebody whether they'd like their water with or without plastic, I doubt you'd get any answer other than, 'hold the plastic, please!'"
Black hole possibly swallowed neutron star, causing ripples in space
The cosmic collision could be the first example of a black hole colliding with a neutron star — possibly offering new insights into the expansion of the universe
Rapidly decaying Titanic could disappear in decades
Explorers on the first manned voyage in nearly 15 years were astonished by the famous ship's rapid decay
Louisiana island may soon be lost to rising waters
Rising sea levels and the intrusion of salt water from the Gulf of Mexico have destroyed much of the island's natural protective barrier
Smoke plumes from Amazon rainforest fires spotted from space
The sky in Sao Paulo, Brazil, went dark Monday due to the smoke carried in from nearly 1,700 miles away
World's largest highway overpass for wildlife on track in Calif.
$87 million bridge will enable all sorts of species to cross in search of food, mates, space without risk of becoming roadkill and aid conservation efforts
500 million bees drop dead in Brazil in 3 months
Lab research pointed to pesticides with neonicotinoids and fipronil — products banned in Europe — as the main cause of death
World
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Argentina's Italian heritage
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries Buenos Aires experienced a massive wave of Italian immigration; today an estimated 62% of Argentinians can claim Italian roots
Trump regrets not raising China tariffs higher, White House says
The president had earlier signaled some remorse for an escalating trade war with China at the G-7 summit in France
Prince Andrew denies seeing suspicious Jeffrey Epstein behavior
"At no stage during the limited time I spent with him did I see, witness or suspect any behavior of the sort that subsequently led to his arrest and conviction," Andrew said
Brazil military begins operations to fight Amazon rainforest fires
The Amazon fires have become a global issue, escalating tensions between Brazil and European countries who believe Bolsonaro has neglected commitments to protect biodiversity
Trump attends dinner at G-7 summit after days of bashing allies
Mr. Trump had lunch with French President Emmanuel Macron ahead of a dinner with other G-7 members
U.S.
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CBS poll on the economy: Optimism, but Trump tweets and trade raise concerns
New CBS News poll also finds partisanship plays a role in perceptions of Americans' financial situations
Calendar: Week of August 26
From the MTV Music Video Awards to the 80th anniversary of the start of World War II, "Sunday Morning" takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead
Chasing the dream
A tennis player who hasn't yet landed in the very top ranks, Noah Rubin opens up about the grind of a pro athlete's nomadic life competing in dozens of tournaments, and his revealing Instagram page, Behind the Racquet
A craft beer even Jim Gaffigan would like
A Brooklyn brewer has taken up a challenge from the "Sunday Morning" contributor's snarky remarks about beer labels
Cowgirl photographer Barbara Van Cleve
Born and bred in Montana, at 84 she still runs cattle with the best – and is celebrated for chronicling the lives of ranch women with her evocative images of the American West
Politics
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CBS poll on the economy: Optimism, but Trump tweets and trade raise concerns
New CBS News poll also finds partisanship plays a role in perceptions of Americans' financial situations
Joe Walsh, former congressman, to challenge Trump in 2020 primary
Walsh announced his candidacy during an interview on ABC's "This Week'" on Sunday
Trump regrets not raising China tariffs higher, White House says
The president had earlier signaled some remorse for an escalating trade war with China at the G-7 summit in France
Trump attends dinner at G-7 summit after days of bashing allies
Mr. Trump had lunch with French President Emmanuel Macron ahead of a dinner with other G-7 members
Trump says he was "kidding" when he called himself the "chosen one"
Trump tweeted that he was "being sarcastic" when he called himself the "chosen one" for trade negotiations with China
Entertainment
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Entertainment
Taylor Swift on her family's support of her career
At age 13 Taylor Swift was signed to a development deal by RCA Records. As she tells Tracy Smith in this web exclusive video, her family agreed to pull up stakes and move from Pennsylvania to Nashville for the sake of her career.
Taylor Swift's thick skin
Web exclusive video: Taylor Smith explains to correspondent Tracy Smith how she's evolved a means to deal with critics.
Taylor Swift on "Reputation"
In this web exclusive video Taylor Swift talked with Tracy Smith about her 2017 album "Reputation," which touched on celebrity and the pressures of fame and media attention.
Taylor Swift on "Lover" and haters
The 10-time Grammy-winner - the highest-paid celebrity on the planet - opens up about songwriting, family, critics, the sale of her back catalog, and the quality of forgiveness
Taylor Swift on "Lover" and haters
After only 13 years since the release of her first album, Taylor Swift has become a musical force of nature, with an armload of #1 hits, more Grammy Awards than The Rolling Stones, and (according to Forbes) the distinction of being the highest-paid celebrity on the planet. By any measure, an astonishing young woman. But there were times, she tells Tracy Smith, that being young, and a woman, has worked against her. She opens up to Smith about songwriting; her supportive family; critics and stalkers; the sale of her back catalog; and what the future looks like to her. She also invites Smith on the set of the new music video for her latest album, "Lover."
Technology
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Unpiloted Soyuz spacecraft aborts space station docking
Russian flight controllers hope to make a second docking attempt after troubleshooting
YouTube shuts over 200 channels with Hong Kong disinformation
The decision follows the suspension of hundreds of thousands of Twitter and Facebook accounts tied to the Chinese government
Phone carriers will block some robocalls for free
AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon will start offering blocking software and move to halt fake caller ID numbers
Instagram says there's "no truth" to new hoax post, so don't share it
The fake notice has already fooled many of your friends and many celebrities
Facebook will let users see how company tracks them
Users will be able to disconnect their account from data Facebook gathers elsewhere on the web—after a wait period
Science
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Brazil officials call Amazon fire outrage "sensationalist"
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro encouraged development in the Amazon rainforest. Now he's calling global backlash "sensationalist"
What you can do to help the burning Amazon rainforest
The Amazon is the largest rainforest in the world and vital to combating climate change — and it's on fire with no end in sight
Nature up close: A trip to the American Museum of Natural History
Visiting New York City's Mecca for any natural history fanatic
New York woman catches fish with 2 mouths
The catch was made in Lake Champlain, which is rumored to have its own Loch Ness-like sea monster
Sharks gather for annual underwater mating dance
Every year, sharks gather for their annual underwater mating dance and scientists are there to catch them
Health
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Cracking the code of dyslexia
Researchers who say one in five children they studied was dyslexic have also found there is no link at all between dyslexia and intelligence
Illinois patient may be first vaping-related fatality in nation
At least 22 people have developed some type of respiratory illness after vaping or using e-cigarettes
Officials investigate 193 lung disease cases among vapers
Officials are investigating 193 possible cases of severe lung illness associated with vaping in 22 states
Ruth Bader Ginsburg completes radiation therapy
The radiation therapy was administered to treat a tumor on her pancreas
Front lawn becomes a stage for house-ridden boy
Quinn Waters lives in a world all his own, but he's not lonely — not anymore
MoneyWatch
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Trump hiking U.S. tariffs on $550 billion in Chinese imports
Conflict takes a dangerous new turn as the Trump administration and China exchange blows over trade
Stocks crumble as U.S.-China trade war heats up
Investors on edge as China hikes tariffs on U.S. goods and President Trump vows to hit back
Trump orders U.S. companies to seek "alternatives" to China
Responding to China tariffs, the president leaned on American companies to make "your products in the USA"
China hikes tariffs on U.S. goods in latest trade war salvo
Tit-for-tat levies are the latest salvo in the escalating trade war between the world's two biggest economies
Walmart and other retailers face a new front on gun sales: Lawsuits
Nation's biggest retailer has settled with at least two families of people killed in a mass shooting
Crime
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The search for answers in Colo. mom's shooting death
Ashley Fallis, a mother of three, was shot dead in her bedroom with her own gun -- was it suicide?
America's deadliest mass shootings
These are the deadliest mass shootings in American history
Investigative missteps in death ruled suicide?
A Colorado mom died of a single gunshot wound to the head in the early morning hours of Jan. 1, 2012 -- but who pulled the trigger has been the subject of debate
Nursing home workers face arrest over Hurricane Irma deaths
Jorge Carballo and Sergo Colin could face twelve counts of manslaughter, according to their attorneys. Two other employees, both nurses, are expected to face less serious charges
Prince Andrew denies seeing suspicious Jeffrey Epstein behavior
"At no stage during the limited time I spent with him did I see, witness or suspect any behavior of the sort that subsequently led to his arrest and conviction," Andrew said
Space
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Unpiloted Soyuz spacecraft aborts space station docking
Russian flight controllers hope to make a second docking attempt after troubleshooting
Rocket launches GPS satellite into orbit for Air Force
The new satellite is the second in a new generation of advanced navigation beacons
Humanoid robot "commands" Russian rocket test flight
The humanoid robot is known as Skybot F-850 and as FEDOR; the test flight was needed to clear an upgraded Soyuz booster to launch human crews to the space station
Black hole possibly swallowed neutron star, causing ripples in space
The cosmic collision could be the first example of a black hole colliding with a neutron star — possibly offering new insights into the expansion of the universe
Spacewalk installs key upgrade to station
The new port will allow two U.S. commercial crew ships to dock at the space station at the same time
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Ashley Fallis death: A family's fight for justice
Was the Colorado mother's 2012 death a suicide, as her husband maintains, or was it murder, as her parents insist?
World's most polluted cities
Air pollution can cause serious health problems for people who are exposed to it, even for just a few minutes
Pictures from the Amazon rainforest fires
A record number of fires have devastated the Amazon rainforest in Brazil and neighboring countries
Jason Corbett murder: A look at the evidence
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense with a brick paver and a baseball bat because Jason was choking Molly and threatening to kill her
Michael Gargiulo case: Stabbing deaths of three women linked to suspected serial killer
Investigators link murders of Tricia Pacaccio, Ashley Ellerin and Maria Bruno to same suspect: Michael Gargiulo
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Nature: Shore birds
"Sunday Morning" takes us among shorebirds at North Carolina's Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge. Videographer: Carl Mrozek.
A craft beer Jim Gaffigan might like
Last year comedian Jim Gaffigan had some choice words for craft brewers. Now, "Sunday Morning" is following up with some news from the beer world, and about one IPA that just might earn Gaffigan's approval.
Taylor Swift on her family's support of her career
At age 13 Taylor Swift was signed to a development deal by RCA Records. As she tells Tracy Smith in this web exclusive video, her family agreed to pull up stakes and move from Pennsylvania to Nashville for the sake of her career.
A climate reckoning in the heartland
A historic flood in March 2019 left much of America's heartland under water. Grain farmers already struggling to bounce back from the Chinese trade war must now grapple with the realities of climate change that threaten to change the future of farming forever. Now, some farmers are implementing practices that could potentially reverse the effects of climate change – and provide a bigger profit. In this CBSN Originals documentary, Adam Yamaguchi travels to Nebraska, where he meets two farmers on different paths, both determined to pass their legacies on to the next generation.
Taylor Swift's thick skin
Web exclusive video: Taylor Smith explains to correspondent Tracy Smith how she's evolved a means to deal with critics.
