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Biden unveils plan to combat climate crisis
President Biden and other world leaders pledged to cut methane pollution by at least 30% and reverse deforestation by 2030. Nancy Cordes has the latest.
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New blood test may detect dozens of cancers
No one wants to be told that they have cancer, but the sooner you know, the sooner you can get lifesaving treatment. The Mayo Clinic will roll out a new test that may detect more than 50 cancers by the end of the year. CBS Minnesota's Jennifer Mayerle reports. Read more here.
New blood test can spot more than 50 types of cancer, researchers say
"If cancers can be detected early, we can dramatically improve patient outcomes," said one of the doctors behind the test.
Doctor on COVID vaccine for young kids
A CDC advisory panel is meeting today to consider recommending Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11. Dr. Dyan Hes, founder of Gramercy Pediatrics, joins CBSN to discuss the latest coronavirus headlines.
Climate change's impact on crops could be felt as early as 2030
By the end of the century, corn crop yields could are projected to decrease by 24% under a high greenhouse gas emissions scenario — a decline that could have "severe implications worldwide."
How saving soggy peat bogs can help fight climate change
Spongy, decaying vegetation around the world has safely stored carbon dioxide for centuries, but it's losing ground. But the real value of the sodden peat is finally being recognized.
Scotland's peat bogs vital for carbon storage
Peat bogs are vital carbon sinks. Created when carbon-rich remains of plants are submerged in waterlogged land and turned into peat, they cover about 3% of the world's land, but they store twice as much carbon as all the world's forests combined. For our "Eye on Earth" series, Mark Phillips visited Scotland's Cairngorm mountains where efforts are underway to restore peat bogs in the name of climate emergency.
Strategies to lower kids' vaccine pain
COVID-19 vaccines for children aged 5-11 may soon be authorized. Dr. Tara Narula shows us how one program uses science and technology to help families decrease fear and anxiety about needles.
White House in major push to cut methane emissions
The centerpiece is new rules for the oil and gas sector, the biggest industrial source of methane, is a potent greenhouse gas and climate change contributor
COP26 pledge will see nations commit to end deforestation by 2030
Environmentalists say the pledge is too little too late, and "the climate and the natural world can't afford this deal."
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Deadly Isaias weakens as it lashes Southeast with rain and flooding
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Putin relays Iran's position on deal to President Trump
Christa Pike released from hospital following botched execution, lawyers say
Pentagon's plan to livestream execution sparks intense backlash
Trump says Ukraine needs new president, blames Zelenskyy for diesel prices
Blanche, other DOJ appointees can take part in campaigns, memo says
Vehicle driven by ICE agents in Texas hits and injures man, sheriff says
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