Climate scientists on 2020 wildfires, storms
Is climate change reversible? Scott Pelley speaks with the "father of climate science" and others for an answer.
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Climate scientists on Earth's two futures
The worst effects of climate change don't have to happen, scientists say. But humans' actions in the near future will determine if they do.
The climate science behind this year's wildfires and powerful storms
Is climate change reversible? Scott Pelley speaks with the "father of climate science" and others for an answer.
From the 60 Minutes Archive: Covering climate change
Blazing fires in the West and uncontrollable cyclones in the East headline 60 Minutes this week, but the broadcast's expansive reporting on the dangers, causes and effects of climate change goes back dozens of years.
Climate change's worst possible outcome
The "father of climate science," James Hansen lays out what irreversible changes will hurt the planet if humans don't act to stop climate change
The "bit of good news" on climate change
Geophysicist Michael Mann tells 60 Minutes one encouraging bit of news from today's climate models: "If we stop burning carbon now, we stop the warming of the planet."
Calif. state fire chief on intensifying fires
California state fire chief Thom Porter tells Scott Pelley how the fires in his state have become more destructive since he started in 1999. See the full story, Sunday.
Nature: Inyo National Forest
"Sunday Morning" takes you to the Inyo National Forest, some 11,000 feet up in California's Sierra Nevada Mountains. Videographer: Scot Miller.
Cam Newton tests positive for coronavirus
Sunday’s highly anticipated game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the New England Patriots has been postponed after players on both teams, including Patriots quarterback Cam Newton tested positive for COVID-19. Meanwhile, cases are spiking throughout the country. Danya Bacchus reports.
California fire fight intensifies
Thousands of firefighters battle flames that have already destroyed more than 200 homes and forced thousands to evacuate. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Crews face strong winds while battling California fires
Firefighters are having to deal with extreme winds and above-average temperatures as they work to contain two major wildfires in Northern California.
Extreme winds challenge California firefighters
Red Flag warnings are in effect for many parts of Northern California as firefighters continue to battle the fast-moving fires that have killed at least four and forced tens of thousands to evacuate. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Glass Fire torches California's wine country
Wildfire is destroying grapes and evaporating wine in its barrels. "It is utter devastation," one winery rep says.
California fires devastate wine country
The wine industry in California's Napa County faces an uncertain future as more than a dozen wineries are damaged or destroyed. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Dads build 200 desks for kids learning at home
Three dads from California have built about 200 desks for kids who are doing their schooling from from home — and for families in need, they give away the desks for free.
California bans chokeholds, shortens probation sentences
"Americans across the country took to the streets this summer rightfully demanding more and better of our criminal justice system – and of ourselves," Newsom said in a statement.
California county ordered plant to shut down
A California county health director tells CBS News federal officials tried to push her to keep a poultry plant open during a deadly coronavirus outbreak. Consumer investigative correspondent Anna Werner went there to find out why.
Feds tried to stop plant closure after COVID deaths, official says
A COVID-19 outbreak at the Foster Farms poultry plant in Merced County claimed multiple workers' lives.
California wildfire scorches wine country as death toll rises
The Zogg Fire is burning in Shasta and Tehama counties and has scorched more than 51,000 acres.
California to study and recommend reparations for Black Americans
The reparations would not be limited to slavery, but the law requires the task force to give special consideration for Black people who are descendants of slaves.
Convicted felon charged in ambush-style shooting of 2 LA deputies
Deonte Lee Murray, who has an extensive criminal history, pleaded not guilty two counts each of attempted murder of a peace officer and possession of a firearm by a felon.
San Jose cop charged after video shows rough arrest
Officer Matthew Rodriguez was charged with unlawful assault and battery under color of authority in connection with the July incident.
Northern California fires rage out of control
Two major wildfires burning in Northern California have ravaged the state's wine country and forced more than 80,000 people to flee. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Marine jet pilot ejects after mid-air collision with plane in California
A F-35B jet collided in mid-air with Lockheed Martin KC-130J tanker during a refueling operation in Southern California.
State of emergency in 3 California counties as fire scorches wine country
Large pieces of ash rained down on Napa Valley early Tuesday and a bright orange glow was visible in the hills above the city.
Judge says federal law banning noncitizen voting is unconstitutional
Iowa approves pricy foreign-owned steel plant project in swing district
Jane Doe's attorney says "she was incapable of consent," alleges cover-up
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