New Jersey joins states suing fossil fuel giants over climate change
The lawsuit claims businesses not only failed to warn the public, but "launched public-relations campaigns to sow doubts" over the impact of burning oil and gas.
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MacKenzie Scott gives $85 million donation to Girl Scouts
The donation, the largest the organization has ever received from an individual, comes as membership dropped in the pandemic.
New species of whale named last year is "on the edge of extinction"
"Unless significant conservation actions are taken, the United States is likely to cause the first anthropogenic extinction of a great whale species," scientists said.
Florida water "looks like root beer, smells like dead fish" after hurricane
Portapotties, sewage, vehicles leaking gas and dead animals are just some of the odorous things infecting Florida's waters post-storm.
Animal populations plummeted over last 50 years, report says
A new report says "humans use as many ecological resources as if we lived on almost two Earths." Now, the planet is facing a "code red" situation.
Report: Wildlife populations drop worldwide
The World Wildlife Fund's 2022 Living Planet Report says global wildlife populations have declined by 69% since 1970. CBS News' Ian Lee has details.
Protecting California's power grid
California's massive heat wave extends into its ninth day, sparking fears of rolling blackouts throughout the Golden State. We speak with Siva Gunda, public member of the California Energy Commission, about how the state got into this situation and how it may be able to get out.
Study: Wildfire smoke harming air quality
A new study from Washington University warns that smoke from wildfires is behind a decline in air quality. Researchers say the smoke has gotten so severe that it's reversing progress made since the Clean Air Act was signed in 1970. CBS News' Elaine Quijano spoke with Marshall Burke, an associate professor of global environmental policy at Standford University, to discuss.
Bidens to view Fla., Puerto Rico storm damage
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden plan to visit areas devastated by hurricanes Fiona and Ian in Puerto Rico and Florida. The Supreme Court begins a new term with its first black woman justice, Ketanji Brown Jackson. The justices are expected to take on cases involving affirmative action, voting and the environment. And the horror movie "Smile" topped the weekend box office with $22 million in ticket sales.
King Charles III will not attend U.N. climate change summit
Buckingham Palace said that Charles will not appear at next month's conference after reaching an "agreement" with Prime Minister Liz Truss.
Nord Stream 2 pipeline seems to have stopped leaking, Danes say
Undersea blasts that damaged the Nord Stream I and 2 pipelines this week have led to huge methane leaks.
Researchers: Nord Stream leaks will have "significant detrimental" climate impact
The velocity of the gas erupting from four documented leaks in the pipelines — which NATO has attributed to sabotage — is part of what makes the impacts severe.
Record methane leak flows from damaged Baltic Sea pipelines: "It's catastrophic"
A Danish official says the Nord Stream gas leaks in the Baltic Sea could emit the equivalent of one third of Denmark's total annual greenhouse gas emissions.
Switzerland's glaciers are melting more than ever before, report says
"It's something that has been expected for the future that such extremes might come along, but now they are already here," scientist says.
Wily seal that dodged authorities in local pond waddles to police station
A wayward seal that wandered into a Massachusetts pond has surrendered to police after initially evading authorities' attempts to capture him.
14 young sperm whales found dead, beached on an Australian island
Government conservation experts headed to the island to conduct necropsies of the whales to try to determine what caused their deaths.
ClimateWatch: Climate change across America
In this episode of “ClimateWatch,” CBS News senior environmental correspondent Ben Tracy shows us how the increasing impacts of climate change — such as wildfires, floods, droughts and record heat waves — are hitting the country from coast to coast.
"Significant milestone" reached in ozone layer recovery
The harmful chemicals that have damaged Earth's shield against radiation are on the decline, according to new research.
World close to hitting 4 climate "tipping points," new research warns
The study said collapse of key ice sheets, loss of tropical coral reefs and thawing of permafrost could be triggered at 1.5 degrees Celsius of warming.
California issues emergency alert as record heat wave strains electrical grid
A record-setting heat wave is making life miserable in the West.
California faces risk of power outages amid brutal heat wave
"This is about to get significantly more intense," utility official said as the mercury in some parts of the state hits 115 degrees.
Carbon pollution is far too cheap in the U.S., study finds
Considering the damage it causes, carbon should cost $185 a ton, more than triple U.S. price, researchers conclude.
Waterborne diseases spreading among flood victims in Pakistan
The U.N. children's agency said more than 3 million children were in need of humanitarian assistance and stood at heightened risk of diseases, drowning and malnutrition.
Hawaii closes last coal-fired power plant
With the closing of the AES coal plant this week, Hawaii becomes the first state to fully implement a ban on coal.
4 families say they're still suffering seizures, sue over Navy fuel-tainted Hawaii tap water
Four families have filed a lawsuit, saying the Navy "harbored toxic secrets" when jet fuel contaminated drinking water for 93,000 military members and civilians in Hawaii.
Hegseth's group reprimanded for noise at Tomb of Unknown Soldier
Nvidia's stock dives as board weighs move to oust Jensen Huang
Baby found buried alive, father charged with attempted murder
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