California's drought has led to a groundwater overdraft
Groundwater pumping accounts for about 10% of water use in an area known as the breadbasket of the world.
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Hawaii leads the switch to renewable energy
Renewable sources of energy will account for 24% of the nation's energy in 2023, more than double what it was a decade ago. CBS environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
U.S. greenhouse gases increase for second year, preliminary data shows
Preliminary data shows renewable energy surpassed coal power in 2022 for the first time in over 60 years, but researchers say it's not enough to put the U.S. on target to meet its 2030 emissions goal.
Some single-use plastics will be banned in England
The U.K. government will announce its plan to ban some single-use plastic products, mostly items used for takeout food and drinks, this weekend, CBS News has confirmed.
Climate change and energy in 2023
CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy and Kevin Book, managing director of ClearView Energy Partners, discuss efforts to plan for the effects of climate change, and what is being done to mitigate them.
How global warming affects our foods
In this episode of “ClimateWatch,” CBS News Senior Environmental Correspondent Ben Tracy explores how climate change is already impacting what we eat, from where it’s grown to how it’s raised or harvested.
Starving birds on Alaska coast reveal threats of climate change
NOAA's annual "Arctic Report Card" documents changes in a region warming faster than anywhere else on Earth.
Leaders gather for biodiversity summit: "We are committing suicide by proxy"
World leaders appear to be in agreement that the world's land and ocean ecosystems are in trouble, but divided on how to address it.
Earthshot Prize winner on climate innovation
Five "eco innovators" have been named winners of the second-ever Earthshot Prize. Rodrigo Garcia Gonzalez is co-founder and co-CEO of NotPla, is a company that uses plants and seaweed as an alternative to single-use plastic packaging and a winner of the Earthshot Prize. He joins CBS News' Lilia Luciano to discuss their work and the significance of the award.
Prince William to host Earthshot Prize awards
Prince William and his wife Catherine are in Boston to host the Earthshot Prize awards Friday night. The awards honor those who are making advances to combat climate change. CBS News correspondent Ben Tracy joins "CBS News Mornings" to show us what one finalist for the prize is doing to help the environment.
Prince and princess of Wales visit Boston
The prince and princess of Wales are visiting Boston to promote their environmental initiative, and are using the opportunity to boost the royal family's public image. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy joins Errol Barnett and Elaine Quijano with more on their trip, and how the royals are reacting to a new trailer for Prince Harry and Meghan's Netflix docuseries.
Prince William and Kate arrive in Boston for first U.S. visit since 2014
In a statement, Prince William said that his grandmother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, remembered her own visit to Boston "with great fondness."
Lava, vog and "Pele's hair": The hazards posed by Hawaii's volcano eruption
State health officials are urging people to cut back on outdoor exercise and other activities that cause heavy breathing, but no evacuation orders have been issued for now.
4 reasons to shop at thrift stores this holiday season
Secondhand gifts are better for your wallet, community and the environment, but still carry a stigma for some.
Whole Foods pulls Maine lobster from stores to protect whales
Retail giant "decided to follow the recommendations of misguided environmental groups," charged governor of Maine.
Bird flu prompts slaughter of 1.8 million chickens in Nebraska
Nebraska agriculture officials say another 1.8 million chickens must be killed after bird flu was found on a farm.
An Alaska home got a surprise visitor — a moose in the basement
Firefighters in Alaska got an unusual request for assistance last weekend from the Alaska Wildlife Troopers, but it wasn't your mundane cat-stuck-in-a-tree situation.
Hundreds of elephants and zebras die as Kenya weathers drought
A new report says hundreds of animals have died in Kenyan wildlife preserves during East Africa's worst drought in decades.
Jailed activist Alaa Abdel-Fattah has "deteriorated severely," family says
Alaa Abdel-Fattah's family said they saw him on Thursday.
Climate change worsens Somalia hunger crisis
As world leaders debate policy on climate change, millions of people in Somalia are suffering from severe drought and famine. Every minute, a severely malnourished child is hospitalized in Somalia. Debora Patta is meeting with climate change's youngest victims.
Biden in Egypt says U.S. will do its part to avert a "climate hell"
"Climate hell" was a reference to U.N. Secretary General António Guterres' dire warning that "we are on a highway to climate hell with our foot on the accelerator."
Biden responds to midterm results
President Joe Biden is set to travel to Egypt to attend the COP27 environmental summit now that midterms are over. Biden is also responding to queries about his potential run for re-election. Ed O'Keefe joins "CBS News Mornings" to break down Biden's priorities for the summit and share what voters are saying about his potential 2024 run.
Climate change measures on the line in the 2022 midterms
Three states have measures on their ballots that could have significant impact.
Annual climate summit underway in Egypt
Political leaders have gathered in Egypt for the 27th annual Conference of the Parties. The climate summit has been criticized by activist Greta Thunberg as an opportunity for "greenwashing." Ramy Inocencio joins "CBS News Mornings" with a look at what the summit will focus on and what attendees hope to achieve.
Protecting The Sacred
Water, the Environment and Climate Change
Tennessee prison system head to resign after failed Christa Pike execution
Jane Doe's attorney says "she was incapable of consent," alleges cover-up
Medical plane missing near Nantucket with 6 on board, authorities say
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Senior Trump administration officials met to discuss Iran war at Camp David
Iowa approves pricy foreign-owned steel plant project in swing district
More details emerge about FlyDubai co-pilot who tried to crash plane
U.K. police accuse 2 Iranian men of planning terror attack on Jewish community
Judge says federal law banning noncitizen voting is unconstitutional
