Pit viper among new species discovered in cave in Cambodia
Researchers in Cambodia surveyed dozens of previously unexplored caves and found several species never seen before, including a pit viper that is still being studied.
Environment
Report: 2015 to 2025 was warmest decade on record
Monday marks World Meteorological Day, with a new U.N. report issuing a stark warning about global climate change. New York Times climate reporter Eric Niiler joins CBS News to discuss.
Boy's birth brings hope for Amazon tribe facing possible extinction
One official calls a newborn boy "a symbol of the resistance of the Akuntsu people, but also a source of hope for Indigenous peoples."
States miss Colorado River deal deadline
After two years of negotiations, seven western states have missed the latest federal deadline to reach an agreement on sharing the Colorado River's dwindling water supply. California, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico had until this past Saturday to reach a consensus. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has more.
Trump EPA rolls back "endangerment finding"
President Trump announced on Thursday that the Environmental Protection Agency is revoking the scientific cornerstone of U.S. climate regulation that found greenhouse gases pose a threat to public health. CBS News White House correspondent Willie James Inman reports.
Trump plans to revoke environment regulations
The Trump administration is preparing what environmental experts are calling one of the most sweeping regulatory rollbacks in modern history. The president plans to revoke the EPA's legal authority to regulate carbon emissions on Thursday. If it's withdrawn, it could upend decades of U.S. climate policy. CBS News' David Schechter has more.
2025 was one of hottest years ever, NASA says
2025 tied for the second-hottest year on record, NASA data shows. 2024 remains the hottest year since record-keeping began in 1880. CBS News' national environmental correspondent David Schechter has more.
The Uplift: Save the Swamp
The story of one man's mission to save a beloved Georgia swamp. A 17-year-old makes history by accomplishing a daring feat with the support of her dad. Plus, more heartwarming news.
Berlin mayor calls arson attack behind huge power cut left-wing terrorism
As left-wing extremists claim an attack that's plunged Berliners into the dark and cold, the mayor says it isn't "just arson or sabotage," it's terrorism.
10/24: The Takeout with Major Garrett
New York Attorney General Letitia James pleads not guilty to bank fraud charges; Former Obama speechwriter finds common ground by riding the waves
The business turning rejected produce into savings
Abhi Ramesh launched Misfits Market in 2018, an online grocery store that buys rejected produce from farmers and packages it for sale across the country. Skyler Henry reports.
Largest federal climate research lab to close
The Trump administration is planning to close the largest federal climate research center, calling it a source of "climate alarmism." CBS News environmental correspondent David Schechter joins to unpack the potential consequences.
Report: Gen Z more likely to return products
A new report from the National Retail Federation shows that Gen Z shoppers make the most returns out of any generation, despite the environmental harm it can cause. Taylor Hoit, head of product and technology at the online marketplace Rebel, joins CBS News to discuss.
Michigan, Ohio State rivalry goes green
One of the oldest and most notorious rivalries in college football is between the University of Michigan and Ohio State. On Saturday afternoon, the Wolverines will take on the Buckeyes in Ann Arbor for their annual matchup. Behind the scenes, staffers at each school will compete for a totally different title.
Michigan-Ohio State rivalry now includes who handles trash better
An annual challenge has campuses nationwide competing to see who can recycle and compost the most waste generated at home football games.
College football rivalry includes handling trash
When you're part of one of the greatest rivalries in sports, Michigan vs. Ohio State, you'll talk trash about anything, including actual game day trash -- and who cleans it up better. David Schechter reports.
Health hazards from fossil fuel infrastructure
Researchers with Boston University have found that 46.6 million people in the U.S. live within a mile of fossil fuel infrastructure. So what does that mean for their health? Jonathan Buonocore, assistant professor at Boston University School of Public Health, joins CBS News to discuss the findings of a new study he co-authored.
Bill Gates warns about climate alarmism
Microsoft founder and philanthropist Bill Gates warned about climate alarmism in a new essay, in which he also urges people to focus on humanitarian efforts. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins with more.
Poachers are killing spider monkeys and selling their babies on social media
Poachers are killing spider monkeys, kidnapping their babies and selling them on social media.
Report shows cost of extreme weather damage
Extreme weather disasters cost more than ever before in the first half of 2025, according to a report from nonprofit group Climate Central. CBS News environmental correspondent David Schechter has more.
Heat wave caused key part of Florida coral reef to become "functionally extinct"
A record 2023 heat wave all but eradicated two species of coral that historically served as the backbone of Florida's reefs, researchers said in a new report.
New report: Global climate efforts off-track
Global climate change limit efforts are off-track from the 2030 goals set out by the Paris Agreement in 2016, according to the State of Climate Action 2025 Report. Kelly Levin, the chief of science, data and systems change at the Bezos Earth Fund, joins to break down the report.
Carbon dioxide levels hit record high: Data
The World Meteorological Organization has released its annual Greenhouse Gas Bulletin, and it paints a stark picture. Carbon dioxide levels rose by a record amount last year, reaching their highest point since measurements began. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has more.
Town rebuilds with focus on sustainability
Nearly two decades ago, a devastating tornado all but wiped out a town in eastern Kansas. But now, Greensburg has new life. CBS News' Ian Lee reports.
Kansas town goes green after devastating tornado
In 2007, a powerful tornado decimated Greensburg, Kansas. Today, 100% of its electricity comes from wind energy and many of its roofs are lined with solar panels. Ian Lee reports.
Jane Doe's account of what happened at Cornell fraternity house
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