11 billion tons of ice melted in Greenland — in just one day
Greenland poured 11 billion tons of ice into the Atlantic Ocean Wednesday, contributing to what could be its biggest melting season on record
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Siberia wildfires pose climate threat
Forest fires tearing through Siberia have experts worried about the potential long-term impacts on the planet. CBS News contributing meteorologist Jeff Berardelli joined "CBSN AM" with how the fires could increase the melting of the Arctic.
"Not your grandfather's summer," U.N. warns as heat records rise
The month of July this year "has re-written climate history books," the World Meteorological Organization said
Grocers sacking plastic bags as states move to tax them
Decision to dispense with single-use sacks by chains Stop & Shop and Big Y Foods coincide with new law in Connecticut
Holiday Inn to stop using mini plastic toiletries to help save the oceans
The hotel chain is reducing plastic waste in more than 840,000 rooms globally to reduce its environmental impact
Vast wildfires in Siberia a potential "disaster" for global climate
"The more fires affect the climate, the more conditions are created for new dangerous fires," environmental activist warns
Nebraska man finds 2.12 carat diamond at state park
John Lanik discovered the largest diamond found in the state park this year
Double meteor showers will light up the sky tonight
The dueling showers will bring up to 25 meteors per hour
Record heat wave moves toward Arctic
Record heat seen in parts of Europe last week is expected to move farther north this week. The United Nations says the rising heat could cause record melting of the world's second largest ice sheet in Greenland. Andrew Light, co-author of the 2018 National Climate Assessment and distinguished senior fellow at the World Resources Institute, joined CBSN AM with more on the global impact.
Nature up close: Rescuing the California condor
Almost 40 years ago there were 22 birds left; today the species' population has increased dramatically
Jane Doe's attorney says "she was incapable of consent," alleges cover-up
Christa Pike critically ill, intubated after botched execution, attorneys say
More details emerge about FlyDubai co-pilot who tried to crash plane
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Trump vows Iran war to end "very quickly" as more troops head to Mideast
Judge says federal law banning noncitizen voting is unconstitutional
Professor to present findings questioning whether Epstein killed himself
Trump says Europe will release "massive amount" of diesel oil from stockpiles
Photo of Jane Doe shared in Snapchat group on night of alleged rape
