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The sound of a bottle popping may be a familiar harbinger of good, but the humble material behind the pop has more uses than you might imagine.
Wyoming is the nation's top coal mining state, but Republican Gov. Mark Gordon is a leading voice on climate-friendly energy projects. Amid pushback, Gordon has set a net-negative emissions goal.
Climeworks, a Swiss pioneer in the fast-growing field of CO2 capture and storage, launches operations at a new site on a dormant volcano.
According to the University of California, Davis, residential energy use is responsible for 20% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. However, one company is helping residential buildings reduce their impact and putting carbon to use. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn shows how the process works.
With temperatures continuing to rise, the Biden administration is pumping billions of dollars into the carbon capture industry. Ben Tracy takes a look at how two different carbon capture companies are approaching the task.
Amid growing concerns over climate change, startup companies are at the forefront of developing innovative carbon capture strategies to combat rising CO2 levels in the atmosphere. This process faces scrutiny for potentially enabling the world's largest polluters.
Wyoming is aggressively pursuing energy initiatives as part of Gov. Mark Gordon's net-negative emissions goal.
Danish toy giant Lego said 2 years of experimentation with blocks made from recycled plastic bottles showed they "didn't reduce carbon emissions."
If new Environmental Protection Agency rules take effect, most fossil fuel-burning plants may be compelled to implement carbon capture technology.
At a research lab in Alabama, scientists try to perfect what some see as a powerful tool in the fight against climate change. Others think carbon capture technology is a dangerous distraction and a waste of money. Senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports from Wilsonville, Alabama.
Carbon dioxide is captured from the air and buried underground as part of groundbreaking new technology to slow climate change. Bill Whitaker met with teams making it happen in Iceland.
The next decade will be critical if the direct air capture industry is to grow big enough to make an impact, advocates told Bill Whitaker.
Carbon dioxide is captured from the air and buried underground as part of groundbreaking new technology to slow climate change. Bill Whitaker met with teams making it happen in Iceland.
Fight to cut South’s maternal mortality rate. Then, Carbon capture aims to slow climate change. And, Mason Cox: The 60 Minutes Interview.
"Humanity is on thin ice, and that ice is melting fast," the U.N. chief said, calling a new report on the rate of climate change "a survival guide for humanity."
In a previous interview with "60 Minutes," Gates said, "I probably have one of the highest greenhouse gas footprints on the planet" and that his "personal flying alone is gigantic."
Two beavers named Hazel and Chompy have been released on a mission to help local ecosystems – and even fight climate change.
Company says it used advanced technology to pull carbon dioxide from the air and store it in the ground.
About $12 billion will build technology that can reduce emissions. But some worry it's being hijacked to keep U.S. burning fossil fuels.
U.S. is investing billions in "carbon capture" technologies. So far, there's not much to show for it.
The Swiss company Climeworks started operating 96 fans powered by a nearby geothermal plant Thursday.
Some climate experts say drastic times call for drastic measures. But would these geoengineering plans help or hurt the planet?
Unions are suing to halt the Trump administration's "deferred resignation" offer, claiming it is against the law and jeopardizes workers.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told U.S. diplomats behind closed doors about how foreign aid will be distributed by the Trump administration.
On her first day as attorney general, Bondi issued orders to review Trump prosecutions and create a "weaponization" of government working group.
Staffers with the Office of Environmental Justice were informed their department is expecting a notice that the office is closing or they are being placed on leave as early as Thursday.
The world set yet another monthly heat record in January, despite an abnormally chilly U.S., a cooling La Nina and predictions of a slightly less hot 2025, the European climate service Copernicus says.
Two men have been arrested for their roles in what authorities called "extremist" online communities.
Irv Gotti, the famed hip-hop music executive from NYC, has died at the age of 54, Def Jam confirms.
CBS News investigation found dozens of misconduct allegations, including eight deaths, against the Sangamon County Sheriff's Office over the past 20 years.
From the cheapest to priciest seats, here's how much Super Bowl tickets cost in 2025.
Unions are suing to halt the Trump administration's "deferred resignation" offer, claiming it is against the law and jeopardizes workers.
From the cheapest to priciest seats, here's how much Super Bowl tickets cost in 2025.
Staffers with the Office of Environmental Justice were informed their department is expecting a notice that the office is closing or they are being placed on leave as early as Thursday.
Democratic lawmakers said they are looking into DOGE visits to NOAA offices, and potential cuts to the agency.
The strain, called D1.1, was behind a human death from bird flu last year.
Unions are suing to halt the Trump administration's "deferred resignation" offer, claiming it is against the law and jeopardizes workers.
From the cheapest to priciest seats, here's how much Super Bowl tickets cost in 2025.
Fast fashion from retailers like Shein and Temu coud become more expensive under Trump's tariffs.
Foodborne illness costs Americans $75 billion annually in premature deaths, medical care and lost productivity, study finds.
Even next-door neighbors face starkly contrasting fortunes and unequal recovery, as nation's home insurance crisis grows.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told U.S. diplomats behind closed doors about how foreign aid will be distributed by the Trump administration.
Unions are suing to halt the Trump administration's "deferred resignation" offer, claiming it is against the law and jeopardizes workers.
CIA employees have received letters offering them buyouts if they volunteer to resign.
Staffers with the Office of Environmental Justice were informed their department is expecting a notice that the office is closing or they are being placed on leave as early as Thursday.
Democratic lawmakers said they are looking into DOGE visits to NOAA offices, and potential cuts to the agency.
The strain, called D1.1, was behind a human death from bird flu last year.
Foodborne illness costs Americans $75 billion annually in premature deaths, medical care and lost productivity, study finds.
Americans are among those exposed to the virus in Uganda.
Human brains contain higher concentrations of microplastics than other organs, according to a new study, and the amount appears to be increasing over time.
Water beads may look harmless and fun, but the authors of a new report — including a mom whose daughter was seriously injured by them — are calling for a ban on their sale.
Two men have been arrested for their roles in what authorities called "extremist" online communities.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told U.S. diplomats behind closed doors about how foreign aid will be distributed by the Trump administration.
Cocaine "is no worse than whiskey" and is only illegal because it comes from Latin America, said Colombian President Gustavo Petro, whose nation is the world's biggest cocaine producer and exporter.
Jos Leijdekkers -- also known as "Omar Sheriff" and "Chubby Jos" -- is accused of trafficking cocaine and ordering a murder.
The world set yet another monthly heat record in January, despite an abnormally chilly U.S., a cooling La Nina and predictions of a slightly less hot 2025, the European climate service Copernicus says.
Irv Gotti, the famed hip-hop music executive from NYC, has died at the age of 54, Def Jam confirms.
Damon Wayans Jr., one of the stars and executive producers of the hit CBS sitcom "Poppa's House," talks about acting alongside his dad, comedy legend Damon Wayans Sr., and the "New Girl" reunion that will happen on a new episode of "Poppa's House."
Damon Wayans Jr., who stars in the CBS series "Poppa's House" alongside his comedy legend dad, Damon Wayans Sr., spoke to "CBS Mornings" about the hit show's extension, pushing boundaries in comedy and more.
Alton Brown, host of the popular cooking show "Good Eats" joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his professional journey and new book, "Food for Thought." It's a collection of essays that blend Alton's personal and professional experiences with his unique insights into the culinary world.
Former diplomat, entrepreneur and film producer Nicole Avant talks about her best-selling memoir, "Think You'll Be Happy," which recounts the night when her mother was fatally shot during a 2021 home invasion. Avant's husband, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos, who wrote a new forward to the book, joins Avant on "CBS Mornings."
The use of generative AI in schools is causing a divide in classrooms across the country. While some teachers are using AI detection tools to catch cheating, others are banning it completely.
The use of generative AI in schools is causing a divide in classrooms across the country. While some teachers embrace its use, others are banning it. AI for Education CEO Amanda Bickerstaff and professor James Taylor from the College of New Jersey join "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss their different viewpoints.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
JD Vance is traveling to the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris for his first international trip as vice president.
In his new autobiography, the computer pioneer and philanthropist writes of his origins, and about how, in eighth grade, he discovered BASIC, which introduced him to the elegance and exacting demands of computer code.
The world set yet another monthly heat record in January, despite an abnormally chilly U.S., a cooling La Nina and predictions of a slightly less hot 2025, the European climate service Copernicus says.
Australia-based scientists say they've produced the world's first kangaroo embryo through IVF and hailed it as a key step toward saving endangered marsupials.
Researchers used advanced technology to digitally "unroll" an ancient Greek text on carbonized papyrus, and now they're reading it.
Human brains contain higher concentrations of microplastics than other organs, according to a new study, and the amount appears to be increasing over time.
A NASA spacecraft has returned asteroid samples that hold not only the pristine building blocks for life but also the salty remains of an ancient water world.
Two men have been arrested for their roles in what authorities called "extremist" online communities.
Jos Leijdekkers -- also known as "Omar Sheriff" and "Chubby Jos" -- is accused of trafficking cocaine and ordering a murder.
Police in Ohio arrested a warehouse employee accused of fatally shooting one co-worker and wounding five others late Tuesday night. CBS News affiliate WBNS' Lacey Crisp has more details.
The standoff began with a domestic dispute that escalated when the suspect resisted being taken into custody and fired at officers.
"They stole children from other towns and sacrificed them in front of her (Santa Muerte) when they wanted to land a big hit," a former gang member said.
The Hubble Telescope took a snapshot of what astronomers are calling the Bullseye Galaxy. The distant galaxy contains nine rings of stars that were formed when a blue dwarf galaxy crashed through the center of the galaxy.
Some high-density airspace regions could have as high as a 26% of being affected by an uncontrolled rocket body reentry.
"An asteroid this size impacts Earth on average every few thousand years and could cause severe damage to a local region," the European Space Agency said.
Starliner co-pilot Sunita Williams is now the world's most experienced female spacewalker, moving up to number four overall.
Scientists reported this week that asteroid samples taken from a distant asteroid known as Bennu were found to contain key organic molecules necessary to sustain life. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
About 2,000 law enforcement officers will monitor New Orleans this week with the Super Bowl between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs set for Sunday. The surge in security comes just one month after the New Year's terror attack on Bourbon Street.
The Bank of England has announced an interest rate cut to 4.5%. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more on what that means.
The renovation at the Louvre Museum in Paris will see the famed Mona Lisa moved to its own, separate space, where it will be easier to manage the crowds. However, visitors will have to purchase an extra ticket to see the work of art.
A concerning second strain of bird flu, known as D1.1, has been detected in cows in Nevada after milk samples tested positive. It could make the fight to contain the ongoing outbreak more challenging. CBS News' Jericka Duncan explains.
Members of the CIA have been offered buyouts if they choose to resign as President Trump continues his efforts to trim the federal government. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more on that and Attorney General Pam Bondi's order for the Justice Department to review past investigations of Mr. Trump.