The climate science behind this year's wildfires and powerful storms

Is climate change reversible? Scott Pelley speaks with the "father of climate science" and others for an answer.

• Oct 4, 2020

From the 60 Minutes Archive: Covering climate change

Blazing fires in the West and uncontrollable cyclones in the East headline 60 Minutes this week, but the broadcast's expansive reporting on the dangers, causes and effects of climate change goes back dozens of years.

• Oct 4, 2020

Climate change's worst possible outcome

The "father of climate science," James Hansen lays out what irreversible changes will hurt the planet if humans don't act to stop climate change

• Oct 4, 2020
• 01:42

The "bit of good news" on climate change

Geophysicist Michael Mann tells 60 Minutes one encouraging bit of news from today's climate models: "If we stop burning carbon now, we stop the warming of the planet."

• Oct 4, 2020
• 02:54

Calif. state fire chief on intensifying fires

California state fire chief Thom Porter tells Scott Pelley how the fires in his state have become more destructive since he started in 1999. See the full story, Sunday.

• Oct 2, 2020
• 01:30

California fire fight intensifies

Thousands of firefighters battle flames that have already destroyed more than 200 homes and forced thousands to evacuate. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

• Oct 2, 2020
• 02:29

Crews face strong winds while battling California fires

Firefighters are having to deal with extreme winds and above-average temperatures as they work to contain two major wildfires in Northern California.

• Oct 2, 2020

Extreme winds challenge California firefighters

Red Flag warnings are in effect for many parts of Northern California as firefighters continue to battle the fast-moving fires that have killed at least four and forced tens of thousands to evacuate. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

• Oct 1, 2020
• 02:52

California's disastrous 2020 fire season

CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN to discuss the devastating 2020 wildfire season in the West and the effects it's having on our environment.

• Oct 1, 2020
• 09:27

California wildfire scorches wine country as death toll rises

The Zogg Fire is burning in Shasta and Tehama counties and has scorched more than 51,000 acres.

• Oct 1, 2020

3 killed and thousands evacuated in California fire

The Zogg Fire in Northern California is blamed for killing at least three people, bringing this year's statewide wildfire season death toll to 29. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.

• Sep 29, 2020
• 01:40

Mass evacuations as wildfire erupts in California wine country

Tens of thousands of people have been forced out of their homes as a new wildfire burns out of control in Napa and Sonoma counties.

• Sep 29, 2020

Therapy dog visits California firefighters

Kerith, a 2-year-old golden retriever, is visiting firefighters in California to provide comfort during a time they need it most. "No words need to be spoken, simply touching, petting or even looking into the eyes of a therapy dog is healing," her owner said.

• Sep 23, 2020
• 01:52

Wildfires continue to devastate the West Coast

Wildfires continue to rip through the West Coast, and California is taking the brunt of the damage. One firefighter has died battling the blazes. Lilia Luciano reports.

• Sep 19, 2020
• 01:27

California wildfires burn over 3 million acres

In California, this year's record-breaking wildfires have already burned over 3.4 million acres. Joseph Serna, a metro reporter for the Los Angeles Times, joined CBSN with more on the factors have been making the fires so bad this year.

• Sep 18, 2020
• 04:44

Firefighter battling blaze in California found dead

The cause of the death is under investigation, according to the U.S. Forest Service.

• Sep 18, 2020

19-year-old pilot helps put out wildfires

As wildfires continue to ravage California, firefighters can use all the help they can get. That includes a 19-year-old pilot. Norah O'Donnell has her story.

• Sep 16, 2020
• 01:52

California boat fire crew says they weren't trained for emergencies

All of the boat's passengers and one crew member sleeping below deck were killed.

• Sep 16, 2020

Western wildfires pollute air and threaten health of residents

The air is so hazardous that 1 in 10 ER visits in the state are related to wildfire smoke, according to the Oregon Health Authority.

• Sep 16, 2020

Teen saves mom, kids from burning car

A Connecticut teen is being called a hero after saving the lives of a mom and three children trapped inside a burning car. Nikki Battiste reports.

• Sep 15, 2020
• 01:20

35 dead as wildfires rage across the West Coast

Portland, Seattle and San Francisco are now among the top five cities with the worst air quality in the world.

• Sep 15, 2020

Puppy pulled from rubble following California wildfire

Rescuers gave the little survivor a fitting name: Trooper.

• Sep 14, 2020

Oregon man "didn't even recognize" badly burned wife after fire

The man's son, Wyatt Tofte, died "trying to save his grandmother" from the fire, a relative said.

• Sep 14, 2020

Strong winds could fuel wildfires in the West as death toll climbs

Flames up and down the West Coast have forced thousands to flee and cast a shroud of smoke that has given Seattle, San Francisco and Portland, Oregon, some of the worst air quality in the world.

• Sep 14, 2020

California wildfire survivors mourn devastation: "It hurts more this time"

"I've survived four different fires up there until this one and now I don't even know if my home is still standing at this point," said California resident Denis Hendrickson.

• Sep 12, 2020

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