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.
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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."
U.S. and U.K. on children hospitalized with COVID
Children going to school in England are far less likely to end up in the hospital with COVID than American kids, despite the U.K. hitting the peak of another surge fueled by elementary school children. Charlie D'Agata visits a London school and chats with CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus to try to get to the bottom of the statistics.
Biden joins world leaders at climate conference
President Biden appeared alongside world leaders at the U.N. climate change conference in Glasgow on Monday. While Mr. Biden said the U.S. will lead efforts to combat climate change, China and Russia were among the nations that skipped the meeting. Weijia Jiang reports.
Young heart transplant recipient pays it forward
A 7-year-old girl who had a heart transplant when she was just 17 days old hopes to pay it forward by enrolling in COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials for children who are immunocompromised. Janet Shamlian shares her story.
Leaders risk climate catastrophe without action
Time is running out to avoid the worst catastrophes of climate change. Mark Phillips reports on what’s at stake if world leaders fail to act now.
President Biden urges action at climate summit
At a U.N. climate conference, President Biden and other world leaders were confronted with dire warnings from around the globe about climate change. Nancy Cordes reports.
Midterm elections preview: How might this year's vote change Washington?
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Judge dismisses with prejudice Trump lawsuit against Wall Street Journal
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