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The ocean is more acidic than it's been in 26,000 years and hotter than ever as greenhouse gases continue to flood the atmosphere. Here's what it could mean for the climate crisis.
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The ocean is more acidic than it's been in 26,000 years and hotter than ever as greenhouse gases continue to flood the atmosphere. Here's what it could mean for the climate crisis.
Researchers say climate change is "the greatest threat to the Reef."
Up to 6,000 tons of sunscreen end up on coral reefs every year, according to the National Park Service – and it's taking a deadly toll on vital ecosystems.
Dive shops first began reporting the deaths in February, perplexing scientists and worrying government officials in the islands.
Coral reefs are a vital resource for both marine species and humans. But a new study found that warming temperatures mean the world may just be a few years away from "catastrophic" bleaching that would leave almost every coral reef on Earth vulnerable to disease — and potentially, death.
Researchers said that the Paris Climate Agreement's climate change efforts "will not be enough to save most coral reefs."
150 years of data, collected since 1870, shows that heat extremes are now widespread in our oceans — and delicate ecosystems may be at risk of collapse.
Researchers have discovered one of the largest coral reefs on record — more than 100 feet underneath the Pacific Ocean near the Tahiti islands. One diver compared it to the work of a "great seamstress," and said "it was like a work of art."
Warming waters and pollutants are destroying the habitats of manatees, fish and coral in and around the state of Florida. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli went to Florida to investigate the dilemma and see what scientists and activists are doing to try to stop it.
Scientists say there's now hope that reefs previously destroyed by fishermen using explosives to kill massive amounts of fish can be restored.
For nearly 50 years the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has listed outstanding natural and man-made sites as culturally significant locations worthy of protection. But what does designation as a World Heritage Site actually mean for a glacier or coral reef, or a landmark like the Taj Mahal? Correspondent Conor Knighton treks for answers.
The world's largest coral reef is now in "critical" condition — the most urgent designated status.
A coral reef taller than New York City's Empire State Building has been discovered off the coast of Australia. The first discovery of its kind in over 120 years, scientists say the reef is more than 1,600 feet tall. It was discovered by scientists conducting a year-long search of the ocean surrounding Australia.
It's the first to be discovered in over 120 years.
Coral reefs on the brink of death are attempting to send a survival signal, via fluorescent neon colors.
Much of the coral in the 10,000-year-old Florida reef has been lost due to climate change, disease and pollution — now scientists may have a way to help save it.
"By 2100, it's looking quite grim," the lead researcher said.
Environmentalists say chemicals destroy coral reefs that support tourism, but some state lawmakers see skin cancer danger.
Scientists played vibrant sounds of healthy coral to attract young fish - a practice that could be used to revive coral reefs globally
Government agency changes health prognosis for world's biggest reef from "poor" to "very poor" as world's oceans warm up
Changes in the Gulf of Mexico are an indication of how human activities in one area can negatively affect organisms thousands of miles away
Oh the metaphors! Sharks surround the submarine of billionaire hedge fund manager Ray Dalio as he compares the death of coral reefs to an "imbalance" in capitalism that is widening the wealth gap in America.
"We used to think that the Great Barrier Reef was too big to fail – until now"
So-called ocean heat waves are happening more often, lasting longer, and becoming more severe. Researchers compare the phenomenon to wildfires on land. But instead of wiping out forests, they destroy kelp, sea grass, and coral reefs underwater. One group of scientists is trying to save coral reefs by cataloging all 150,000 of them worldwide. For his Climate Diaries series, Mark Philips swam along on a recent expedition to the most famous coral reef in the world.
The world's coral reefs are under attack from marine "heat waves" according to recent studies. But scientists are trying a new approach to saving coral. Mark Phillips reports from the Australia's Great Barrier Reef.
After two years of the pandemic, airlines are struggling to keep up with pent-up demand despite staff shortages, cancelled flights and bad weather.
Danish police said Sunday that several people were shot and killed at a Copenhagen shopping mall, one of the largest in Scandinavia.
Authorities said Walker was unarmed at the time of the shooting, but a shot appeared to have come from his vehicle during a pursuit, and officers said they feared he was preparing to fire.
Schiff said he believes the additional leads will lead to new testimony.
Trump has told allies and aides in recent days that he is seriously considering announcing a 2024 presidential run as early as this summer, three people said.
60 years ago an Arizona mother of four, who faced giving birth to a child with a congenital disorder after having taken thalidomide, traveled to Sweden for an abortion. Today she says the end of Roe is awakening "a great dose of anger" among women.
Eight others were injured and there could be about 10 people still missing.
"We have said repeatedly and we continue to warn people not to take the dangerous journey," he said.
The historian says truth-tellers guard our Constitution, as demonstrated by January 6 Committee vice chair Liz Cheney, and former Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson, speaking out against fellow Republicans' actions during the insurrection at the Capitol.
Authorities said Walker was unarmed at the time of the shooting, but a shot appeared to have come from his vehicle during a pursuit, and officers said they feared he was preparing to fire.
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Rep. Adam Schiff join Margaret Brennan.
"We see that as a top of the iceberg of poor health in women and poor health in Black women," Dr. Henning Tiemeier told "Face the Nation."
Schiff said he believes the additional leads will lead to new testimony.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Dr. Henning Tiemeier of Harvard University that aired Sunday, July 3, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
After two years of the pandemic, airlines are struggling to keep up with pent-up demand despite staff shortages, cancelled flights and bad weather; Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says, "The bottom line is [airlines] need to deliver."
USDA says it is rethinking its approach to bacteria in poultry that sickens hundreds of thousands of people every year.
Paper coupons were once a household staple for saving on groceries, but the pandemic has taken a toll.
One perk of buying a ticket on an oversold flight? If you agree to be bumped, some airlines may pay you thousands in cash.
Bush said that the resurgence of the song put her "on top of that hill." Streams have increased almost 17,000%.
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Rep. Adam Schiff join Margaret Brennan.
"We see that as a top of the iceberg of poor health in women and poor health in Black women," Dr. Henning Tiemeier told "Face the Nation."
Schiff said he believes the additional leads will lead to new testimony.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Dr. Henning Tiemeier of Harvard University that aired Sunday, July 3, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
The following is a transcript of an interview with Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff of California that aired Sunday, July 3, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
Dr. Karen Onel, pediatric rheumatology chief, explains symptoms of stiffness and joint swelling to look for in children.
"We see that as a top of the iceberg of poor health in women and poor health in Black women," Dr. Henning Tiemeier told "Face the Nation."
The Texas Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a lower court order that allowed some abortions to resume.
Thousands of Navy families living near Pearl Harbor have been poisoned after a jet fuel leak contaminated the tap water system. Investigations revealed a failure of leadership and oversight as the cause of this dangerous incident. David Martin has more.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating the source of a recent outbreak of listeria. One person has died and nearly two dozen have been hospitalized. All of the patients either reside in or traveled to Florida before becoming sick.
Danish police said Sunday that several people were shot and killed at a Copenhagen shopping mall, one of the largest in Scandinavia.
Eight others were injured and there could be about 10 people still missing.
Ukrainian fighters spent weeks trying to defend Lysychansk and to keep it from falling to Russia.
The streets of London have been filled with color as the U.K. capital marked 50 years of Pride.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said three anti-ship missiles struck "an ordinary residential building, a nine-story building" housing about 160 people.
Concerts are back on track, with rock, heavy metal, country and hip hop artists returning to live performances.
With five decades of performing under their belts, the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Famers haven't let old resentments get in the way of new music and a 50th anniversary tour.
The Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Famers, who've been playing together for more than half a century, haven't let old resentments get in the way of a new album and 50th anniversary tour. Correspondent Jim Axelrod talks with members of The Doobie Brothers – Michael McDonald, Tom Johnston, Patrick Simmons and John McFee – about the band's longevity, and about their first studio album in more than a decade, "Liberté." (This story was originally broadcast on October 3, 2021.)
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including artist Margaret Keane, known for her paintings of children with "big eyes."
Childhood friends Evan Westfall and Taylor Meier created the band Caamp in 2016, with their debut album becoming a streaming hit. For Saturday Sessions Caamp performs "The Otter."
Visits to counseling centers, fertility centers, addiction treatment facilities, weight loss clinics and cosmetic surgery clinics will also be erased from users' location histories.
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr has issued an order for Apple and Google to remove TikTok from their app stores, citing a pattern of surreptitious data storage and access. The FCC gave Apple and Google until July 8 to respond. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson joins anchors Tanya Rivero and Nikki Battiste to explain the controversy.
Tech companies are facing numerous questions on whether they will cooperate with law enforcement officials who may seek to prosecute abortions where the procedure is now banned. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson has more on the pressures these companies are facing, including from their own employees.
CNET editorial director Dan Ackerman joins "CBS Mornings" to share innovative technology that can help families beat the heat and save money this summer.
Memes and status updates explaining how women can legally obtain abortion pills in the mail have surged on the platforms.
The Supreme Court's ruling on Thursday limiting the Environmental Protection Agency's ability to strictly regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants makes the effort to counter climate change much more difficult. In this "CBS Sunday Morning" video essay, writer and narrator Robert Krulwich explains why rising levels of carbon dioxide in our air since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution pose an existential threat to us and our planet. Based on the work of Aatish Bhatia. Animation directed and designed by Nate Milton. Music by Buck St. Thomas.
State officials said Greenidge Generation's mine is a threat to New York's climate goals. A Greenidge spokesperson says, "It simply would not."
Dozens of wildfires were burning across the nation this week. Climate change is making these fires more frequent and intense, and the crews that fight them are feeling the toll. CBS News’ Ben Tracy sat down with Kelly Martin, president of the Grassroots Wildland Firefighters Association, to talk about what these brave firefighters go through.
Florida officials confirmed the recurrence of an invasive snail species that destroys wildlife and poses serious threats to human health.
Drought and warming temperatures - conditions favored by the insects - have fanned the outbreaks.
Danish police said Sunday that several people were shot and killed at a Copenhagen shopping mall, one of the largest in Scandinavia.
Inside the international manhunt for the California man charged with killing his wife and staging a kidnapping plot, details on his years on the run and how he got caught
A third police officer has died following a deadly shooting in the small town of Allen, Kentucky, this week.
The Texas Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a lower court order that allowed some abortions to resume.
Russian missiles blasted an apartment building near the Ukrainian port city of Odesa, killing at least 21 people. Ramy Inocencio has the details.
New infrared sensor technology is designed to improve detection of ballistic and hypersonic weapons.
The SES-22 relay station is the first of six new satellites that will deliver TV, radio and data across the U.S.
"Seeing the Earth from the outside ... it really puts things into perspective," Katya Echazarreta said.
The solar-powered microwave oven-sized craft is a key part of the agency's Artemis moon program.
Depending on the results of an independent review, budget impacts and other factors, the Psyche mission could face cancellation.
Concerts are back on track, with rock, heavy metal, country and hip hop artists returning to live performances.
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As abortion-rights activists mourned the end of an era, anti-abortion advocates celebrated a long-fought victory.
Watch the full version of an interview with Olaf Scholz, chancellor of Germany, that aired July 3, 2022, on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan.”
Only history will know how today's turbulent times will turn out, but on this Fourth of July, Margaret Brennan thanks those who went before us — and left us some words to live by.
Dr. Henning Tiemeier, the director of the maternal health task force at Harvard University, says the high maternal mortality rate in the U.S. is the "top of the iceberg of poor health in women and poor health in Black women," due to poverty, discrimination and poor health care.
CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports from South Sudan, where millions were already starving before the war in Ukraine triggered global price hikes.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says his country is "doing what is feasible" to provide arms to Ukraine to defend against Russia.