
22% of butterflies in U.S. disappeared in 2 decades, study finds
A study, published Thursday in the journal Science, found that 22% of butterflies in the United States disappeared between 2000 and 2020.
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A study, published Thursday in the journal Science, found that 22% of butterflies in the United States disappeared between 2000 and 2020.
Houston partnered with ExxonMobil and other companies to perform "advanced recycling," which they say can handle the recycling of any type of plastic. But critics say "advanced recycling" may not be a viable solution and is a talking point used by the petro-chemical industry to keep consumers buying and using plastic guilt-free.
More than 100 nations, including the United States, have agreed to protect 30% of the world's oceans by 2030.
As part of our "Changing the Game" series, we're highlighting Sarah Paiji Yoo. She is the co-founder and CEO of Blueland, which specializes in eco-friendly cleaning products and is on a mission to eliminate single-use plastic.
Alexis Ohanian spearheads a foundation that funds young entrepreneurs committed to addressing challenges associated with climate change.
NASA's new Earth System Observatory consists of a series of five advanced satellite missions that will monitor nearly every aspect of Earth.
Investment firms are showing a growing interest in an increasingly scarce natural resource in the American West. For some, that's concerning.
The tiles could have global uses for coral adaptation, with benefits to humanity as well as ocean life.
The majestic giraffe is under threat of extinction from all corners. Poachers hunt them for bush meat, humans encroach on their natural habitat and, exacerbating all of this, the Horn of Africa is having its worst drought in 40 years. Debora Patta visits Giraffe Manor in Kenya, where tourism funds conservation.
"Where is the scientific data that says this is safe?" said Melanie Benjamin, who leads the executive branch of an American Indian tribe in Minnesota.
More than 70 percent of oyster reefs in Florida have disappeared in the last half-century. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann visits a fisherman and conservationist determined to restore oysters and their ecosystem.
While dozens of cities around the U.S. are outlawing gas stoves due to the greenhouse gasses they add to the atmosphere, 20 states are prohibiting similar municipal bans. CBS News correspondent Ben Tracy has more.
Researchers in California and Utah found that dams made by beavers can help create drought- and fire-resistant landscapes.
Millions of people in southern California are facing new water restrictions thanks to a megadrought crippling the Southwest. But southern Nevada has been conserving water for years. The area's latest move is to tear out all non-functional grass to save nearly 10 billion gallons of water. CBS News senior environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
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.
To kick off Earth Day we put CBS Mornings' Nate Burleson and his family to the test to see how high their Green IQ is, in our new challenge #OutGreenMe. To test your environmental knowledge by participating in CBS News' #OutGreenMe challenge. Visit cbsnews.com/earthday/ to learn more. To watch more Earth Day content, download the free CBS News app now!
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.
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.
Many experts and even some environmentalists are embracing nuclear power as an alternative to fossil fuels. CBS News' senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy visited America's first new nuclear reactors in more than 30 years and learned how nuclear power could be poised for a comeback.
GM is investing nearly $7 billion in Michigan to build a new battery plant and overhaul an existing factory to make electric trucks.
With the 2025 hurricane season starting June 1, NOAA forecasters announced their prediction for how many tropical storms and hurricanes to expect this year.
Slope streaks once believed to be signs of water on Mars might really be signs of rockfall and high winds, a new study says.
Baby KJ Muldoon was born with a rare genetic condition that is often fatal, but doctors used custom CRISPR gene therapy to target the exact mutation in his DNA. His family shares their emotional journey in their first TV interview with CBS News.
Garwin advised several presidents published more than 500 papers and was granted 47 U.S. patents.
The universe is poised to die much faster than previously thought, according to new research by Dutch scientists.
A new study shows the land under some of the largest cities in the U.S. is sinking. "Land subsidence" is the gradual setting or sudden sinking of the Earth's surface, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Manoochehr Shirzaei, a co-author of the study, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
The strange reproductive habits of a large, carnivorous New Zealand snail were once shrouded in mystery. Now, footage of the snail laying an egg from its neck has been captured for the first time.
In the summer of 2010, panic spread across the region when the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded in the Gulf.
The mummy was found in Aspero, a sacred site within the city of Caral that was a garbage dump for over 30 years until becoming an archaeological site in the 1990s.
A notably large brood of periodical cicadas will emerge from the underground across parts of the eastern U.S. this spring.
There are other meat-eating caterpillars that "do lots of crazy things, but this takes the cake," the study's author said.
Shortening permitting procedures for mining and oil drilling could adversely affect the environment, communities and endangered species, experts say.
The Hubble Space Telescope "opened a new window to the universe" when it launched into space. Now, 35 years later, NASA is releasing some stunning images to celebrate.
Harmful bleaching of the world's coral has grown to include 84% of the ocean's reefs in the most intense event of its kind in recorded history, scientists say.
A large brood of periodical cicadas is due to emerge in the spring of 2025. These maps show where people should expect to see and hear the bugs this year.
A group of high-profile attorneys have left Paul Weiss.
Some meteorologists say they were unable to accurately forecast an ice storm that hit Northern Michigan in March because National Weather Service balloon sites were cut or reduced.
Linwood Riddick had never heard of the Orangeburg Massacre until a few years ago when he stumbled on a campus memorial at South Carolina State University. He says he knew right then what he had to do.
Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was paroled to Arizona and ordered to report there immediately.
Authorities said Tra'Von Johnson, 22, who escaped from the Tangipahoa Parish Jail about a year ago, had accomplished the same feat again.
"I am proud to announce that, after much consideration and negotiation, US Steel will REMAIN in America," President Trump wrote Friday afternoon.
McDonald's will shutter all standalone CosMc's locations starting next month ager two years after launching the chain in 2023.
The U.S. Department of Justice said Boeing must pay $1.1 billion, including $445 million for the crash victims' families.
The massive budget bill passed by the House includes new tax breaks for tipped workers and those who get overtime.
The markets closed lower Friday after President Trump threatened to impose a 25% tariff on Apple and 50% tariff on the European Union.
A group of high-profile attorneys have left Paul Weiss.
Some meteorologists say they were unable to accurately forecast an ice storm that hit Northern Michigan in March because National Weather Service balloon sites were cut or reduced.
The White House National Security Council is being restructured, weeks after Marco Rubio took over the powerful national security adviser role.
President Trump's push to punish law firms faced another setback Friday, as a judge ruled his order targeting Jenner & Block is unconstitutional.
On May 1, the Pentagon briefly lost contact with an Army helicopter nearby, causing two planes to abort landings at D.C.'s Reagan National Airport.
Billy Joel canceled his upcoming tour, including all of his scheduled concerts up to early July 2026, after a recent diagnosis with the brain disorder normal pressure hydrocephalus.
A GOP tax-and-spending bill the House approved Thursday would slash federal Medicaid reimbursement for states that offer health coverage to immigrants without legal status.
Authorities in Hong Kong say COVID-19 levels are the worst in at least a year.
A CBS News Confirmed analysis of a dozen skincare influencers' accounts found that many featured ingredients not suitable for kids and were undisclosed brand partnerships or sponsored posts.
Researchers found GLP-1s may modestly reduce the risk of 14 obesity-related cancers, especially colorectal cancer, when compared to a weight-neutral medication used to treat diabetes.
The nighttime Russian attack that stretched into early Saturday came hours after Russia and Ukraine began a major prisoner exchange.
The attacker targeted people on the platform in the city of Hamburg, according to police.
"I am proud to announce that, after much consideration and negotiation, US Steel will REMAIN in America," President Trump wrote Friday afternoon.
Eight people were found guilty of robbing Kim Kardashian in Paris in 2016. Two defendants were acquitted.
President Trump has made allegations of persecution of White farmers in South Africa.
Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was paroled to Arizona and ordered to report there immediately.
Eight people were found guilty of robbing Kim Kardashian in Paris in 2016. Two defendants were acquitted.
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author's latest novel – a New York Times bestseller – details a long weekend in the life of a divorced school administrator, bookended by the loss of her job and her daughter's wedding.
After a year of chart-topping success, award wins, and an engagement, Lainey Wilson says she's learning to accept her achievements.
Billy Joel canceled his upcoming tour, including all of his scheduled concerts up to early July 2026, after a recent diagnosis with the brain disorder normal pressure hydrocephalus.
President Trump said he would impose steep tariff on Apple unless company starts manufacturing some iPhones in the U.S.
A federal judge in Orlando has ruled that artificial intelligence chatbots do not have free speech in a case centered around a wrongful death lawsuit. A 14-year-old died by suicide last year and his mother says the startup Character.Ai is to blame. Tech journalist Yasmin Khorram breaks it all down.
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.
Jony Ive, the famed designer behind iconic Apple products, will join OpenAI to create devices with generative artificial intelligence capability.
Fiverr CEO Micha Kaufman recently warned his employees about the impact of artificial intelligence on their jobs. Kaufman joins CBS News with more on his tips to beat the AI curve.
With the 2025 hurricane season starting June 1, NOAA forecasters announced their prediction for how many tropical storms and hurricanes to expect this year.
Slope streaks once believed to be signs of water on Mars might really be signs of rockfall and high winds, a new study says.
Baby KJ Muldoon was born with a rare genetic condition that is often fatal, but doctors used custom CRISPR gene therapy to target the exact mutation in his DNA. His family shares their emotional journey in their first TV interview with CBS News.
Garwin advised several presidents published more than 500 papers and was granted 47 U.S. patents.
The universe is poised to die much faster than previously thought, according to new research by Dutch scientists.
Prosecutors say they are considering the death penalty for the suspect accused of fatally shooting two Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington, D.C. CBS News Justice Department correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Authorities said Tra'Von Johnson, 22, who escaped from the Tangipahoa Parish Jail about a year ago, had accomplished the same feat again.
Investigators got a big break when investigators traveled to Costa Rica and found the nanny willing to talk after her relationship with Jon Worrell had ended.
A Paris court delivered verdicts to the people accused of carrying out an armed heist targeting reality TV star Kim Kardashian in 2016. Eight of the 10 defendants were found guilty. CBS News' Tina Kraus reports.
Eight people were found guilty of robbing Kim Kardashian in Paris in 2016. Two defendants were acquitted.
The latest selfie by NASA's Perseverance rover at Mars has captured an unexpected guest: a Martian dust devil.
Slope streaks once believed to be signs of water on Mars might really be signs of rockfall and high winds, a new study says.
Jupiter's stunning auroras are hundreds of times brighter than those seen on Earth, as pictured in new images taken by the James Webb Space Telescope.
May's full flower moon will light up the night sky.
Kosmos 482 was launched by the then-Soviet Union in 1972 as part of a series of missions bound for Venus. But this one never made it out of orbit around Earth, stranded there by a rocket malfunction.
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
The Treasury Department said it plans to stop manufacturing the penny, calling time on one of the first coins minted by the U.S. government. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor Maurice DuBois takes a look at the wisdom inspired by the centuries-old coin.
It's been five years since the murder of George Floyd sparked a national conversation on race and police reform. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump joins to discuss.
At least 13 of nearly 100 weather balloon sites were cut or reduced when the White House's Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, took aim at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration earlier this year. Dave Malkoff reports.
The U.S. and Iran ended talks with "some but not conclusive progress" on nuclear negotiations, according to an Omani mediator. But the countries still appear far apart, with the U.S. saying Iran cannot be allowed to enrich uranium for civilian use. Chris Livesay has the latest.
Investigators in New Orleans are tracking dozens of leads in the search for five missing escaped inmates. Police have arrested four women who officials say aided the men avoid capture. Kati Weis reports.