Cicadas are back, but climate change is messing with them
Periodical cicadas used to reliably emerge every 13 or 17 years — but spring arriving sooner interferes with the bugs' internal alarm clocks.
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Periodical cicadas used to reliably emerge every 13 or 17 years — but spring arriving sooner interferes with the bugs' internal alarm clocks.
Crews in Western Canada are currently facing 130 active wildfires, including 14 considered out of control. Here's why it's so bad.
The blaze in northeastern British Columbia started Friday and almost doubled in size by the following day, reaching about 4,200 acres.
Scientists are using a range of tools to protect the endangered wildlife that could disappear in coming decades.
Over half of U.S. counties face potentially higher utility expenses as the mercury rises, a new analysis finds.
People who have experienced extreme weather are especially likely to say climate change needs to be addressed right away.
The Pittsburgh Zoo is offering discounted admission to people who bring electronic devices to be recycled.
A disappearing lizard population in the mountains of Arizona shows how climate change is fast-tracking the rate of extinction.
Billions around the world will participate in Earth Day next week and there are plenty of ways to help out right here in our community. Natalie Bencivenga joined us to share some of the projects going on in our community.
Hurricane Maria nearly wiped out an endangered parrot in Puerto Rico, highlighting the grave threat climate change-fueled storms pose to endangered species.
Despite being the official state amphibian, hellbenders aren't exactly overflowing in Pennsylvania's waterways these days.
Climate change means wine could soon have a higher alcohol content — but spoil faster and smell worse.
Gov. Josh Shapiro is unveiling a plan to fight climate change.
Experts say climate change will drive up the price of bananas, but consumers should already be paying more.
Feathery white lines of condensation left behind airplanes, known as contrails, add to warming the planet. A new study suggests artificial intelligence could dramatically reduce them.
Their work near the South Pole means camping on the ice without showers or flushing toilets for seven weeks — but what we can learn about climate change there is essential to science.
New data finds the impact of climate change on coastal flooding could increase five-fold by the end of the century, leading to major property and infrastructure losses.
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.
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.
Average temperatures across Earth in 2023 have been dangerously close to the 1.5 degree Celsius warming threshold scientists have long warned would bring significant challenges to people worldwide.
A court says Pennsylvania can't enforce a regulation to make power plant owners pay for their planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions.
Hurricane Otis plowed into Mexico's Pacific coast as a deadly Category 5. Just 12 hours earlier, it was a tropical storm.
The idea is to help replace fossil fuels such as coal and oil with cleaner-burning hydrogen as an energy source, but many environmentalists are skeptical.
A Libyan official who visited Derna said "25% of the city has disappeared," and he expects the final toll to be "really, really big."
"Climate breakdown has begun," U.N. chief says, adding: "The dog days of summer are not just barking, they are biting."
Nearly 80 children reported missing in Ohio were found during a statewide operation, the U.S. Marshals Service said.
A woman in Lebanon County was scammed out of more than $300,000 in an online romance scheme.
Jerry Sandusky was scheduled to appear in court remotely for a hearing on a claim that an accuser would recant allegations that Sandusky sexually abused him.
A Pittsburgh-area mother is sharing her story after she says her daughter was exposed to measles at UPMC Children's Hospital.
Many small businesses are still feeling the impact of last week's severe weather.
Jerry Sandusky was scheduled to appear in court remotely for a hearing on a claim that an accuser would recant allegations that Sandusky sexually abused him.
A Pittsburgh-area mother is sharing her story after she says her daughter was exposed to measles at UPMC Children's Hospital.
Nearly 80 children reported missing in Ohio were found during a statewide operation, the U.S. Marshals Service said.
A woman in Lebanon County was scammed out of more than $300,000 in an online romance scheme.
Many small businesses are still feeling the impact of last week's severe weather.
Congressman Chris Deluzio says he's thinking about running against Sen. John Fetterman in the 2028 Democratic primary in Pennsylvania.
In less than two weeks, the high-energy laser weapon system has taken down 11 drones, coinciding with a 75% drop in drones probing the border, military officials told CBS News.
The suspect "aggressively shoved his way through the crowd" toward Amy Acton, Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene told CBS News.
A former staffer confirmed that Sen. John Fetterman has routinely dismissed and at times refused to do core aspects of the job.
Lawmakers could also vote on condemning socialism and censuring GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards.
It seems like each week we get a new story or warning about a scam over the phone or on the internet. Here's how you can avoid them.
With proposed 50% tariffs on the table, the cost of new and used cars could increase by thousands in the near future.
A new report tries to calculate how much Pennsylvanians need to earn to live what's considered a comfortable lifestyle.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
Buffalo Township police are warning about scammers after investigating several cases where residents have fallen victim.
Flatland Cavalry is opening for country artist Kasey Musgraves at PPG Paints Arena on Sept. 8.
Over 100 local and national fine artists will be featured at this year's "A Fair in the Park," taking place from Sept. 11-13, 2026.
David and Heather guess the value of three items chosen from the PTL mailbox.
Daisy Jade travels to the Heinz History Center to see the new lifelike historical figures added to the World War II section.
David and Heather talk about their Labor Day weekends and taste chicken-flavored Oreos!
The Steel City Youth Football League announced disciplinary action following video that captured an on-field brawl.
Misdemeanor and summary charges have been filed against the coaches involved in a youth football brawl in Pittsburgh.
Police departments all around the country say surveillance technologies like cameras, drones, and license plate readers have proved invaluable in tracking and arresting violent criminals.
Video shows youth football coaches from Carlynton and Keystone Oaks fighting on the field during a game over the weekend.
Police public safety services are being questioned in Forward Township.
A Pittsburgh-area mother is sharing her story after she says her daughter was exposed to measles at UPMC Children's Hospital.
Pennsylvania health officials said an out-of-state person tested positive for measles and may have exposed others at a Pennsylvania Turnpike service plaza in Westmoreland County.
Pennsylvania health officials say two people who had measles died in the state, but Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is questioning that.
UPMC is taking another step to help Pittsburgh's first responders better protect our community.
For the first time since 1991, Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles.
Jerry Sandusky was scheduled to appear in court remotely for a hearing on a claim that an accuser would recant allegations that Sandusky sexually abused him.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are partnering with Pittsburgh Public Schools to give every student two free tickets to upcoming preseason games.
Paul Skenes pitched 5 1/3 scoreless innings for his first win since July 19 to lead the Pirates over the Angels 1-0.
Yusei Kikuchi pitched six scoreless innings and earned his first win of the season as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Pirates 6-1 on Saturday.
Rocco Becht threw for 271 yards with four touchdowns and No. 18 Penn State beat Marshall 45-0 to begin the Matt Campbell era.
Many small businesses are still feeling the impact of last week's severe weather.
Pittsburgh leaders and their partners are making a concerted effort to revitalize a North Side business district.
A federally funded Ohio manufacturing program faces potential shutdown after a new audit by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Office of Inspector General.
Gas station giant Buc-ee's has sparked a backlash in Ohio over one of its frequent trademark infringement lawsuits.
The international fashion retailer Zara will open a location in Ross Park Mall in 2028, as the mall continues to thrive.
A show coming to The Palace Theatre in Greensburg looks to pay tribute to Dolly Parton.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Pittsburghers are remembering Dolly Parton as "one of a kind" following her death on Tuesday.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Bret Michaels is taking a break from touring to recover from recent surgeries.
Flatland Cavalry is opening for country artist Kasey Musgraves at PPG Paints Arena on Sept. 8.
Over 100 local and national fine artists will be featured at this year's "A Fair in the Park," taking place from Sept. 11-13, 2026.
David and Heather guess the value of three items chosen from the PTL mailbox.
Daisy Jade travels to the Heinz History Center to see the new lifelike historical figures added to the World War II section.
David and Heather talk about their Labor Day weekends and taste chicken-flavored Oreos!
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
