"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.
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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.
Scientists use beavers to fight climate change
Researchers in California and Utah found that dams made by beavers can help create drought- and fire-resistant landscapes.
Reducing buildings' carbon footprint
Large buildings are a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions. But as CBS News' Natalie Brand shows us, future architects at Howard University in Washington D.C. hope to shrink the size of those carbon footprints.
California to install solar panels over canals to fight drought, a first in the U.S.
California will be the first state in the nation to install solar panel canopies over canals to combat drought and climate change.
"Zombie ice" from Greenland will raise sea level 10 inches, study warns
A new study finds that more than 120 trillion tons of ice in Greenland is no longer being fed by glaciers and is destined to melt away.
Scientists race to digitize DNA of every known species on the planet
Over the next decade teams will digitize DNA of the 1.8 million named species on Earth.
California plan to ban sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035
The California Air Resources Board voted Thursday in favor of a plan to ban the sale of new gas-powered vehicles by 2035. Margo Oge, former director of the EPA's Office of Transportation and Air Quality, discussed what this means for California.
Nuclear plant on Ukraine war's front lines temporarily cut off from grid
The nuclear power plant in the middle of the fighting in Ukraine was temporarily cut off from the electrical grid because of fire damage.
"Roundabout" way to make roads safer, greener
CBS News' Kris Van Cleave visits Carmel, Indiana, which is turning all its intersections into roundabouts. Officials say it's making roads safer while cutting down on gas costs and helping the environment.
Officials work to address heat wave effects
As record-high temperatures continue to impact economies as well as the health of individuals, officials are working to find new ways to address the problem. Enrique Acevedo speaks to local officials in Spain and Florida on their plans.
Raw oysters linked to 2 deaths in Florida
A restaurant customer in Fort Lauderdale has died of a bacterial infection after eating raw oysters.
More human remains found at Lake Mead as water levels hit historic lows
The latest discovery marked the fifth time authorities discovered skeletal remains in the reservoir, which is drying up amid an ongoing drought.
Biden signs Inflation Reduction Act
President Biden on Tuesday signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law. It marks a major victory for the Biden administration's domestic agenda ahead of the midterm elections. Sean Sullivan, Washington Post deputy politics editor, joins CBS News to discuss the significance of the legislation.
U.S. faces growing risk of hazardous heat
A new report reveals nearly one-third of U.S. adults will likely live in counties experiencing hazardous heat by 2053. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Irina Ivanova joins CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Elaine Quijano to discuss the alarming analysis.
Western wildfires threaten carbon offsets
As companies and individuals attempt to shrink their carbon footprints by buying carbon offsets, wildfires in the U.S. West are threatening the land set aside for such efforts. Senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
House passes sweeping climate, health, tax package
President Biden scored another victory with the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act Friday, a landmark climate, health care and tax bill. Scott MacFarlane has more.
Environmental impact of food
Beef, lamb, nuts, dried fruit and coffee were rated the worst in a study that looked at the environmental impact of 57,000 different foods. Scientists found squash, fizzy drinks like Colas and sports and energy drinks were least harmful to the environment.
Europe faces heat wave, wildfires, extreme drought
Europe is on track for one of the worst droughts in centuries as it combats raging wildfires. Roxana Saberi has more.
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
