Carbon dioxide levels hit another dangerous milestone
"Reaching 50% higher carbon dioxide than preindustrial is really setting a new benchmark and not in a good way," one climate scientist said.
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Drought could worsen wildfire season in West
As CBS News' Mola Lenghi reports, drought conditions in the Western U.S. are historic and point to what could be a catastrophic wildfire season. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli then joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with more.
Low COVID vaccinations in Southern states
As CBS News' Janet Shamlian reports, there are mounting concerns about the slowing pace of coronavirus vaccinations in the U.S. as President Biden's July 4 goal nears. Southern states are struggling to convince people to roll up their sleeves. Dr. Shad Marvasti, an emergency medicine physician and the director of public health, prevention and health promotion at The University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the day's headlines.
Tracking the latest heat wave
When will the heat wave end? CBS New York chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn has the forecast.
Record-breaking heat wave threatens millions across U.S.
At least six states set record highs on Monday.
Record-breaking heat wave threatens millions
Millions of Americans are under a heat advisory as some states record record-high temperatures on Monday. Meanwhile, severe drought conditions helped fuel two wildfires in Arizona. Mola Lenghi reports.
U.S. COVID vaccinations slowing ahead of July 4 deadline
According to the CDC, more than 63% of Americans have their first dose of the COVID vaccination. But, an analysis by The Washington Post found that the country is now averaging fewer than 1 million shots per day. Health experts are concerned this slowdown might hinder the Biden administration's goal of having 70% of Americans with one vaccination by July 4. Brianna Abbott, health reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss.
FDA approves first new Alzheimer's drug in 20 years, despite questions
Biogen's drug has aroused concerns, with some experts saying it isn't proven to slow the disease.
Jeff Bezos says he's going to space
Jeff Bezos announced on Instagram that he and his brother Mark will go to space on the billionaire's aerospace company's first human space flight. It is scheduled to take off on July 20. The pair will join the winner of an auction that opened last month — the high bid has reached nearly $3 million.
"Mega-drought" threatens Western water supply
The nation's largest reservoir is at only 37% of its capacity. That water flows downstream to customers in Nevada, Arizona and California, all of which face potential delivery cutbacks. Ben Tracy reports.
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