Beijing's record high temperatures prompt request to limit time outdoors

Temperatures in the capital are expected to drop on Monday before rising again later next week.

• Jun 24, 2023

Dangerously high temperatures hit South as thousands remain without power

Residents without power in Oklahoma waited in long gas lines so they could fill up generators or use their car's air conditioning.

• Jun 20, 2023

Indian official in hot water for draining reservoir to find his phone

The state official was suspended for ordering the entire Paralkot reservoir emptied and accused of wasting 530,000 gallons of fresh water as his region faces a heat wave.

• May 29, 2023

Report warns of coming record global temps

A new report shows temperatures around the world will reach record highs over the next five years. According to the World Meteorological Organization, there is a 98% chance at least one of the next five years will be the warmest ever. Right now, the hottest year on record was 2016. CBS News climate reporter Cara Korte has more.

• May 18, 2023
• 4:05

U.K.'s hottest-ever year was fueled by human-caused climate change

Researchers warn that if carbon dioxide emissions aren't rapidly reduced, this record-breaking heat will soon become the norm.

• Jan 5, 2023

Extreme heat costs cotton farmers billions

As the cotton harvest season gets underway across Texas, climate change is threatening the $7 billion industry. Janet Shamlian takes a look at how a bad harvest can ripple through the economy.

• Nov 3, 2022
• 2:16

Europe temperatures increased more than twice global average, report says

Europe is a leader in climate mitigation. That couldn't save it from also becoming a leader in temperature increases.

• Nov 2, 2022

New reports warn of "untold human suffering" as climate goals fall short

Nations pledged to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, but three new U.N. reports show that the world is on track to hit nearly double that in less than 80 years.

• Oct 27, 2022

UNICEF warns billions of children at risk from increased heat waves

With increased exposure to heat waves, children are at greater risk of chronic respiratory conditions like asthma and cardiovascular diseases, according to the U.N. children's agency.

• Oct 25, 2022

7/13: CBSN AM

FDA notes rare side effect of Johnson & Johnson vaccine; CBSN New York's "Breaking the Stigma" focuses on mental health

• Jul 13, 2021
• 47:36

California heat exacerbates wildfires, power issues

Extreme heat is wreaking havoc on California. Triple-digit temperatures over the course of the past week have made it difficult for crews to fight several wildfires that popped up across the state. The heat is also jeopardizing California's power grid. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports from California. Then, Akshaya Jha, assistant professor of economics and public policy at Carnegie Mellon University, joins CBS News' John Dickerton to discuss how California is handling the heat.

• Sep 7, 2022
• 6:55

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.

• Sep 28, 2022

7/29: CBSN AM

At least 3 dead, 15 injured in Gilroy, California. Gunman killed after attacking popular garlic festival about 80 miles southeast of San Francisco. FDA approves machine to help heart failure patients.

• Jul 29, 2019
• 53:57

7/18: CBSN AM

Trump incites racist chants at campaign rally; Too much Tupac?

• Jul 18, 2019
• 52:22

U.N. warns of "wrong direction" on climate

A new report by the World Meteorological Organization says there's a 48% chance that global temperatures will reach 1.5 degrees Celsius of warming over the next five years. Data shows a 93% chance that the Earth will experience record heat over that same time period. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy joins CBS News to discuss.

• Sep 16, 2022
• 5:02

Millions affected by September heat wave

California is in its fifth day of record-breaking heat, with power grids stressed and cities preparing for rolling blackouts. Jeff Nguyen reports from Los Angeles.

• Sep 4, 2022
• 2:05

18 wildfires in Oregon, Washington force evacuations; thousands without power

Utility provider Portland General Electric halted power to 37,000 customers Saturday in the hopes of lessening wildfire risk.

• Sep 10, 2022

Coastal storm cools California heat wave, dampens wildfire

Parts of Southern California were lashed by severe winds from a tropical storm that brought high humidity, rain and possible flooding to the parched region but also the promise of cooler temperatures after a 10-day heat wave.

• Sep 10, 2022

Hiker found dead 4 days after going to seek help for girlfriend

Heat was "likely a contributing factor" to Tim Sgrignoli's death, officials

• Sep 9, 2022

California still contending with scorching heat, wildfires

Despite the stress the heat wave has placed on California's power grid, the state has so far avoided ordering rolling blackouts.

• Sep 8, 2022

Summer 2022 was Europe's hottest on record

Blistering heat, devastating droughts and raging wildfires were all part of Europe's hottest summer on record.

• Sep 8, 2022

Extreme heat strains California power grid

California's power grid is being pushed to its limits by a major heat wave that won't let up for at least a few more days. Firefighters are dealing with the high temperatures and dry conditions that are fueling wildfires across the state. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports from Los Angeles.

• Sep 7, 2022
• 4:27

California issues emergency alert as record heat wave strains electrical grid

A record-setting heat wave is making life miserable in the West.

• Sep 6, 2022

California grapples with another day of deadly fires and record-breaking heat

More than 58 million people are under excessive heat warnings and advisories in seven states, including almost all of California.

• Sep 6, 2022

7/11: Face The Nation

This week on "Face the Nation," warning signs about new coronavirus cases, extreme weather affecting tens of millions and a threat to Russia following the latest cyberattack.

• Jul 11, 2021
• 45:44

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