Experts say India glacier disasters "can't be avoided" without change
Of the 50,000 glaciers in the fragile Himalayan Hindu Kush range, only 24 are being monitored. Unless that changes, experts say more catastrophes are guaranteed.
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"Screams all over": The few survivors recall Indian glacier disaster
About 170 people were still missing, including dozens who rescuers are racing to reach in hopes they could still be alive in a mud-choked tunnel.
Glacier collapse kills dozens in India
More than two dozen people were confirmed dead and nearly 200 more still missing after a huge chunk of a Himalayan glacier in northern India's Uttarakhand state broke off and fell into a river, triggering an avalanche and flooding. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
Scores feared dead as glacier collapse unleashes a wall of water
As a frantic search for survivors continues in northern India, experts say it's the latest disaster linked to our warming climate.
WorldView: Italy, Myanmar and more headlines
Italy is close to forming a new government. In Myanmar, thousands took to the streets to protest the military coup. An avalanche set off deadly flooding in India. Chinese citizens are upset after the government advised against travel during the Lunar New Year. Plus, remembering COVID-19 whistleblower Dr. Li Wenliang. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay joins "CBSN AM" from Rome with a roundup of today's global headlines.
Atmospheric river threatens West Coast
An atmospheric river will bring lots of rain to California this week, in areas hit hard by wildfires and under threat of landslides. Meanwhile, the Sierra Nevada could see more than 10 feet of snow, making avalanches a real possibility. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with the latest.
Climate change caused billions in flood costs
Weather and climate-related disasters have cost the U.S. nearly $2 trillion over the last 40 years. More than one-third of the $199 billion in U.S. flood damage is directly related to trends in increased precipitation, a new study finds. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Climate change to blame for billions of dollars in flood costs, study says
New research analyzes the economic toll of 3 decades of U.S. flood damage and finds more than one-third of it is due to the warming climate.
Winter storm moves east after hitting Midwest
A major winter storm is moving east after slamming parts of the Midwest. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN to discuss the storm's path and which areas could expect a white Christmas.
Natural disasters in 2020
Climate change contributed to the bizarre and largely unpleasant year, as hurricanes, high winds and fires pummeled the country. Meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN AM with a look back on the year's weather and how climate change will reshape communities and the economy.
Powerful winter storm targets eastern U.S.
Millions of Americans are in the path of a potentially dangerous winter storm. Snowfall has already begun in the Midwest, and the Northeast is expecting heavy snow, gale-force winds and coastal flooding. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli has more.
Protecting an ancient city from flooding
For over a thousand years, the ancient city of Venice, Italy, has been trying to keep floodwaters at bay. Now, a recently completed barrier system has been activated. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay reports from Venice with an exclusive look at the new system.
WorldView: Nigeria attack; oil tanker blast
At least 400 students are missing after an attack on a boys school in Nigeria. Sailors were able to safely escape after an oil tanker near a port in Saudi Arabia was hit with an explosion. Indonesian police say they've arrested one of the most senior Al Qaeda-linked militants in the country. And Australia is facing cyclone-like storm damage. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins "CBSN AM" with today's global headlines.
Eritrea reportedly enters Ethiopian conflict
The U.S. State Department said it believes reports of Eritrean troops entering the conflict in Ethiopia are credible despite denials from both nations. Also, a newly installed system of mobile artificial dams in Venice, Italy, failed to activate, leading to flooding in the city, and Jimmy Lai, a Hong Kong pro-democracy activist and media tycoon, has been charged amid a widening crackdown on dissent. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta joined "CBSN AM" from Johannesburg with today's global headlines.
Can a new dam system save Venice?
Venice is bracing itself for high tide and the potential for more flooding. But a newly-installed artificial dam system, years in the making, is getting one of its first major tests to see how well it can protect the historic city from climate change. Chris Livesay reports
Venice floods as new $8 billion dam system fails to activate
Complex system of barriers meant to keep the iconic Italian lagoon city dry didn't swing into action, leaving the mayor to vow a "review" of the rules controlling the dams.
Hurricane Iota upgraded to Category 5 storm
A fast-strengthening Hurricane Iota intensified into an extremely dangerous Category 5 storm as it swept over the western Caribbean. The storm was approaching the same part of Central America battered by Hurricane Eta just over a week ago. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with the latest.
Eta moving north after slamming the South
At least four people have died and dozens have been rescued after Tropical Storm Eta made landfall. The storm is dumping heavy rain on North and South Carolina and Virginia. Mireya Villarreal reports from the flood zone.
Florida braces for flooding as Eta approaches
Florida is awaiting a second run in with Tropical Storm Eta. It has already dumped nearly 2 feet of rain in South Florida. CBS New York weathercaster Lonnie Quinn is tracking the storm.
Tropical Storm Eta lashing South Florida
South Florida was hit by heavy rain and flooding from a tropical storm on Monday. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN to discuss the latest on the storm's path.
Eta death toll climbs in Central America
Tropical Depression Eta wreaked havoc in Central America, triggering major flooding and landslides that have killed dozens. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN to explain where the storm is heading next.
Fierce storms and wildfires to dramatically spike, U.N. agencies say
"Extreme weather and climate events have increased in frequency, intensity and severity as result of climate change and hit vulnerable communities disproportionately hard," according to the report.
Tropical Storm Beta hits Texas
Remnants of Tropical Storm Beta are battering the Gulf Coast with torrential rains from Texas all the way to New Orleans. Janet Shamlian reports.
Hurricane Sally makes landfall in Gulf Coast
Hurricane Sally slammed the Gulf Coast with catastrophic flooding and a surge of sea water nearly six feet high. David Begnaud has the latest.
The latest forecast for Tropical Storm Sally
Sally is the eighth named storm to make landfall in the South this year, the most in recorded history. It’s bringing severe flooding to the area and gusts of wind of up to 70 mph as it moves slowly north. Lonnie Quinn has the forecast.
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