https://www.cbsnews.com/ Climate From CBSNews.com Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:07:10 -0400 5 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/2026-atlantic-hurricane-season-forecast/ Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:54:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/04/08/c65406b5-7b7d-4aee-8577-e1fc2f60ddab/thumbnail/60x60/c9098ee170b543a25a674cdecb72cc06/csu.jpg c0d8f8e1-794b-4be8-acee-b4ed623fbe29 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/march-hottest-month-continental-us-by-most-for-any-month-ever-climate-change/ Last month was the hottest March on record for the Lower 48 states, by the most for any month ever, federal data shows. And a forecast El Niño could heat Earth even more. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:04:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/11/13/aec7e399-e8b0-4ba4-befc-95cf5cbad3b3/thumbnail/60x60/9b7f3ff9e18b01438a0ffebb25c9b44c/5p-pkg-state-of-the-cli-wcco6hrq.jpg 2b0586cf-4889-4e44-aac3-34aee3c03db7 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/emperor-penguins-endangered-species/ The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change​ pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, the global authority on threatened wildlife says. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:09:46 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/01/22/a516bd77-9266-4a06-b732-51f635d9359e/thumbnail/60x60/a18ebc444743a7c9c2b54170dc385a85/gettyimages-112780877.jpg 4c549131-1978-42ef-b0c6-152e6ce9427a https://www.cbsnews.com/news/epa-lee-zeldin-tells-climate-skeptics-to-celebrate-vindication/ The head of the Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday defended his decision to repeal the legal determination that serves as the basis for federal rules to slow climate change. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:27:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/07/29/7bc963c6-0447-4bae-8074-9464e52dc08d/thumbnail/60x60/d7c0cfa0c8b47f86bb4c0945a5966224/gettyimages-2223538094.jpg 4213b38c-7ccf-4436-bff5-774863722201 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/high-temperature-records-expected-heat-wave-forecast/ As a searing heat wave slowly expands over the western two-thirds of the U.S., more than 100 daily temperature records are forecast through Sunday. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:43:29 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/03/26/1faad714-24bf-487c-88d0-5befb20aa9c2/thumbnail/60x60/8c325d4ecdab726af886e7271e7942fc/forecast-highs-thursday.png 0f2dbbab-0680-4a86-a5ad-9f031c90f70d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/record-high-temperatures-possible-17-states-heat-wave-expands/ Several states saw record daily temperatures set on Wednesday, as the heat wave that has been scorching the West expands into the central U.S. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:20:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/03/25/6bf1f5e4-c83a-48bf-a4e7-036b579cf337/thumbnail/60x60/0b58abfef02e2582589f14e84d0bfd7a/heat-wave-temperature-forecast.png d724b6d6-b80a-4398-84f5-ca5d94fc90e8 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/el-paso-los-angeles-among-most-polluted-us-cities-2025-air-quality-report/ El Paso, Texas, and Los Angeles, California, had some of the worst air pollution in the U.S. last year, according to a new report. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:15:53 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/03/25/47128da6-4c0d-42b6-8613-f731943fb8aa/thumbnail/60x60/5d576985985d5e3ca2df6bc8e6252b23/ap25216670721074.jpg 4095a22a-3d80-4f00-bfe9-13cc5fdfd76a https://www.cbsnews.com/news/west-historic-snow-spring-water-shortages-wildfires/ The western United States experienced a severe snow drought this year, threatening the region's water supply and potentially setting the stage for its wildfire season. Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:37:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/03/18/6b387297-27f8-4d37-89d5-6e33bddb96ad/thumbnail/60x60/96ea56b246174e83e0092fda8228e9ee/gettyimages-2260618306-1.jpg 5e2bace9-7c13-451b-a166-078374902a60 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/north-shore-california-ties-march-temperature-record-southwest-heat-wave/ A California desert community tied the highest March temperature ever recorded in the U.S., amid a record-breaking winter heat wave in the Southwest. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:32:04 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/03/19/cad9658f-a739-4b8f-8ef0-a4d7b041bca6/thumbnail/60x60/553095dbfb436fec75c48a3e017989f0/gettyimages-2266535355.jpg b402cb32-a931-416f-b39b-a7d094efa77f https://www.cbsnews.com/news/maps-heat-wave-forecast-western-us/ A long-duration heat wave is taking shape over the western half of the U.S. and forecast to stick around in the days ahead. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:28:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/03/18/153322ad-c76f-487c-a194-05e4bb676c3f/thumbnail/60x60/2d71dc0cb9e6fa02a5999c58d73cc02a/heat-alerts.png 78d8805e-7d4d-4848-b2ae-5064e41e2702 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/el-nino-2026-possible-return-earth-hotter/ The weather phenomenon known as El Niño could form later this year, potentially pushing global temperatures to record heights, researchers say. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:44:00 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/08/22/66893aa4-afb9-4fbc-bccd-fd74d8a9a0ce/thumbnail/60x60/8894b20ce57d03a2a9a3fc484aa2fc22/climate-change-5pkg-transfer-frame-2354.jpg 2fc797a8-aef7-42e2-a6ae-0ae9d44f4b68 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/east-coast-blizzard-warning-storms/ New York City, New Jersey, southern New England and coastal communities along the East Coast faced blizzard warnings and some of the biggest snowfall totals in years. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:34:00 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/02/23/31b4e3c8-56a2-44bf-98d7-5dc0212bab4c/thumbnail/60x60/c2c29cb2e956ce29c73e460f935d0cb6/gettyimages-2262664150.jpg 339bb96e-f9e8-4c00-afd2-ec115346b237 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/shark-antarctica-camera-first-time-surprising-researchers/ A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 04:51:00 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/02/18/3fac2916-bd4c-4a0a-8f7b-f4048441fd4b/thumbnail/60x60/fb1e3b6fb56193dbeb1cb38805116f4d/ap26049118586151.jpg c08bbaee-02fd-4000-b99f-187396d6587c https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-epa-endangerment-finding-greenhouse-gases-climate-change/ The Trump administration says greenhouse gases emitted from sources like cars, trucks and power plants will no longer be regulated by the federal government. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:18:00 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/02/12/941b1dcf-81fd-41ea-8a7a-cad6c3f459d8/thumbnail/60x60/6228b1665c157921bb3668edeea42851/ap26043695452764.jpg 21b26ce2-ab90-479f-bdf6-46fae8f9f946 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/41-us-states-are-getting-warmer-report-says/ Researchers at two Spanish universities found that 84% of the contiguous U.S. states has shown signs of warming over the last 70 or so years, which is more than previously suggested. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:30:00 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/02/09/7d001128-3edc-4dce-8f39-0e36e4387d9f/thumbnail/60x60/fdae3871e45c01c83832638325d8a25e/gettyimages-2260618306.jpg 49e9a05b-6295-43f9-a9aa-ef0ee6ce1b56 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/black-carbon-in-arctic-an-increasing-concern-amid-other-issues-in-region/ "Black carbon," or soot, that spews from ships and makes the Artic Ocean ice melt even faster is an increasing concern in a region beset with many other issues. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 06:37:24 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/02/09/a6c15738-f877-4f3b-baa4-dc7e15f2b483/thumbnail/60x60/beaddf6074b2a1d4fa88afda5d5d41ac/ap26034667624583.jpg 97230fe7-dfb3-4e8a-9dc5-5ef1994a3e83 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/polar-bears-fat-and-healthy-in-svalbard-scientists-surprised-to-find/ After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:06:00 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/01/29/5a64479c-142d-4f31-9cac-50e4d4d22195/thumbnail/60x60/64e4503be509829e4cc0a35cc8ae8d37/polar-bear-2225478762.jpg daca83f7-dbad-4e2e-a0ed-b308c22bcc31 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/snow-storm-forecast-maps-winter-weather/ As millions of Americans hunker down for the winter storm, at least 23 states and Washington, D.C., have declared states of emergency. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 20:33:12 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/01/25/9819aeb2-b0c3-4336-a3fa-39e35ecc71db/thumbnail/60x60/75cceaaa25cda46bdfb03f7468682739/winter-wx-alerts.png f7138948-550c-4c3b-bd8a-f530472d2ab9 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/maps-winter-storm-snow-cold-weekend/ Heavy snow, ice and brutal cold are expected to make this winter storm a potentially life-threatening weather event, stretching across two-thirds of the U.S. Sat, 24 Jan 2026 08:03:17 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/01/23/fded46e4-a715-4420-a64d-180a44ddb27c/thumbnail/60x60/854dade6b26151c57a16a08fab715711/snow-ice-promo.jpg 9f5a67e0-fcab-4c7e-9756-7eec81138182 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/winter-storm-global-warming-trump-climate-science/ President Trump cited a major winter storm​ as evidence to suggest that global warming does not exist — a misleading claim that has been consistently debunked by climate experts. Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:45:00 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/01/23/a232ddce-4979-43bc-97e0-63a7eb1f800f/thumbnail/60x60/e7540e1ddfd4941ac355dbb684ca42bb/ap26023571826061.jpg 52a8624a-b4e2-458b-b9ed-f780288c074c https://www.cbsnews.com/news/water-bankruptcy-world-un-report/ Water sources are being depleted faster than they can be restored, according to a new report from United Nations researchers. Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:33:00 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/01/21/62de6f96-ce79-4bd5-87a2-7bf78a150eaa/thumbnail/60x60/c4a6f10ed7155f1cfd8000d94ecd8cf5/ap23311140557523.jpg d3e87634-e742-4250-9c16-4800109c584b https://www.cbsnews.com/news/antarctica-penguin-climate-change-breeding-habits/ A new study finds that warming temperatures are causing Antarctic penguins to breed earlier, threatening some species with extinction by century's end. Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:03:25 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/01/20/8e197ddd-b83a-47b2-a421-e319a905c448/thumbnail/60x60/f695e27af33710f13416257ba735d5df/ap26016740951174.jpg cb92a9f8-c9ea-4ede-a2a4-8c0826607634 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/u-s-to-withdraw-from-66-international-organizations-white-house-says/ Many of the targets are United Nations-related agencies, commissions and advisory panels that focus on climate​, labor, migration and other issues. Wed, 07 Jan 2026 22:34:24 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/01/08/f4571b31-9d4e-4292-b52f-8ab5635efaea/thumbnail/60x60/f9a5c2ac72602dbc85cd7beea8de00a6/gettyimages-2236341963.jpg f90dcb86-6fc2-4d97-bbb6-9076d16138d8 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bluefin-tuna-record-3-2-million-tokyo-auction-massive/ A massive 535-pound bluefin tuna sold for a record 510 million yen ($3.2 million) at the first auction of 2026 at Tokyo's Toyosu fish market. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 07:20:44 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/01/05/7ebc1b3d-717b-427f-b17a-59a4dec25370/thumbnail/60x60/e275dcd551f7360dd873a9240584ffd6/2026-01-05t072039z-430239367-rc2suiatmmpd-rtrmadp-3-new-year-japan-tuna-auction.jpg b81dec99-a34c-48f2-8df3-6c06116ae7de https://www.cbsnews.com/news/winter-storm-bomb-cyclone-great-lakes-and-northeast-maps-latest-forecast/ A powerful winter storm system moving across the Great Lakes and Northeast is bringing snow and ice, frigid temperatures and possible whiteout conditions. Tue, 30 Dec 2025 20:12:11 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/12/30/874db0a8-6a02-4cd0-83dd-7a0c2af28561/thumbnail/60x60/150bf01efd829bb148e7329461c9f253/gettyimages-2253193359.jpg 60cd5b41-a4d6-4437-8460-31fbddc2ac52 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/climate-change-2025-critical-mark-eclipsed/ 2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say. Tue, 30 Dec 2025 08:18:00 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/08/22/66893aa4-afb9-4fbc-bccd-fd74d8a9a0ce/thumbnail/60x60/8894b20ce57d03a2a9a3fc484aa2fc22/climate-change-5pkg-transfer-frame-2354.jpg 7fba08cc-18c1-4199-8963-2eceac6b0bcd https://www.cbsnews.com/news/california-winter-storm-threaten-homes-holiday-travel-heavy-rain-flooding/ Forecasters said Southern California could see its wettest Christmas in years and warned about flash flooding and mudslides, especially in areas scorched by wildfires. Wed, 24 Dec 2025 20:00:58 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/12/25/9c643327-873f-41a4-9f0c-c4260b6f210b/thumbnail/60x60/f19496c9b427ecaa3c6b7b468966eb57/gettyimages-2252768704.jpg 3db8aa45-e6f2-4cee-931b-06e654055295 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/major-climate-research-center-trump-administration-dismantle-climate-alarmism/ The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism." Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:59:07 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/12/17/c9ad80c4-e170-42b7-a88f-98d3d4b54328/thumbnail/60x60/1dd201b4c035cef91f0712bba591c0be/ncar.jpg 2f4451a6-f458-4c88-a5e8-5944ac672a74 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/arctic-temperatures-climate-change-noaa-report/ Temperatures in the Arctic continue to follow a long-term warming trend, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:02:02 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/12/17/7df7dc51-bc2c-4bf3-a484-e9b1b6f426d1/thumbnail/60x60/aa1ca890fd9b9e8b82c8daf389b5202e/gettyimages-2244807372.jpg e8d455b4-b0a1-40a2-9f4b-06e311e60704 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/climate-change-to-obliterate-1-5-trillion-in-us-home-values-study-finds/ More than 5 million Americans will leave areas being impacted by climate change this year, according to study. Tue, 04 Feb 2025 11:38:00 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/01/15/209353d2-c2e0-4ff9-abd9-0639acc32b12/thumbnail/60x60/cfc57390a3567ad194a92e1678b3e20c/1736956880658.png da6fd2a2-4c01-46c5-a182-b1136934e0ba