How saving soggy peat bogs can help fight climate change
Spongy, decaying vegetation around the world has safely stored carbon dioxide for centuries, but it's losing ground. But the real value of the sodden peat is finally being recognized.
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Spongy, decaying vegetation around the world has safely stored carbon dioxide for centuries, but it's losing ground. But the real value of the sodden peat is finally being recognized.
Biden apologized because Trump "pulled out of the Paris Accord and put us sort of behind the eight ball," he said during a climate summit in Glasgow.
President Biden is hoping commitments made at the G20 summit will help take on climate change around the world. World leaders agreed on a new global corporate tax, limits on coal-burning power plants and talked about ways to address COVID-19 vaccine inequity. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN AM with more.
At the U.N.'s global summit on climate change, known as COP26, in Glasgow, Scotland, President Biden said all nations need to take action against the "borderless threat" posed by climate change. Watch his remarks.
The line is all the rage among Republicans wanting to demonstrate their conservative credentials.
At the close of the G20 summit in Rome, President Biden said it is "disappointing" that G-20 members Russia and China "basically didn't show up" with commitments to address the scourge of climate change ahead of the U.N. climate conference. Mr. Biden heads to Glasgow now for the climate summit. Watch Mr. Biden's press conference.
Focused on climate change, President Biden urged nations to move rapidly toward renewable energy. As he wrapped up his trip, Mr. Biden was peppered with questions about his political standing back home. Nancy Cordes reports.
President Biden wrapped up the G20 summit in Rome, Italy, with a press conference. As world leaders wrapped up the two-day summit that laid the groundwork for the U.N. climate conference, they made a vague commitment to seek carbon neutrality "by or around mid-century." CBS News political contributor Sean Sullivan joins CBSN for more.
Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna says it's time for Democrats to unite and vote on both pillars of President Biden's agenda.
President Biden is in Italy for the annual G20 summit. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang details what the leaders discussed. Then, CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes explains to CBSN's Lana Zak what's next for the president.
World leaders met in Rome for the annual G20 summit on Saturday – their first in-person meeting since the pandemic began. President Biden’s foreign policy experience will be tested as he seeks commitments on issues from COVID vaccines to supply chain delays. Weijia Jiang has more from Rome.
The two-day summit, which kicked off Saturday, is the first in-person meeting of G20 leaders since the coronavirus pandemic began.
In his first meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron since a spat over a canceled submarine contract in September, President Biden blamed a communications snafu, telling Macron that he "was under the impression that France had been informed long before that the deal would not come through." France's multibillion-dollar contract with Australia was canceled shortly before the U.S., Australia and Britain announced a new deal to produce nuclear-powered subs with American and British technology. Watch video of their remarks.
President Biden is in Europe for the G20 and climate summits, and has already met with Pope Francis and French President Emmanuel Macron. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports, and then Nicholas Dungan, a senior fellow for the Atlantic Council, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more on the president's agenda.
The two most prominent Roman Catholic leaders in the world had both a professional and personal conversation.
The richest Americans would pay a surtax, and big companies would see a new corporate minimum tax.
A new poll by Fox News shows Republican Glenn Youngkin edging ahead of Democrat Terry McAuliffe among likely voters in the battle to become Virginia's next governor. Journalist Peter Galuszka has been covering the race and joins "CBSN AM" to discuss the latest.
President Biden unveiled a new $1.75 trillion framework for boosting social programs and combating climate change on Thursday, calling on Democrats to unite around his Build Back Better agenda. The plan still faces an uphill battle on Capitol Hill, where Democrats remain divided over the path forward. Watch Mr. Biden's remarks.
President Biden revealed the framework for his "Build Back Better" plan before traveling to Europe. Mr. Biden hoped to have the spending bill approved by now, but Democrats have been unable to make a deal. Nancy Cordes spoke to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, who helped broker a compromise.
"No one got everything they wanted, including me," the president told the nation Thursday.
President Biden unveiled his revised $1.75 trillion spending plan from the White House today. CBS News' Debra Alfarone breaks down what's included in the proposal, and CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion and CBS News political contributor Sean Sullivan joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the negotiations on getting it passed.
Democrats in Virginia are trying to turn out the vote for gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe. President Biden took the stage in Arlington, Virginia, on Tuesday night on behalf of the Democratic contender with polls showing the race remains close between McAuliffe and Republican challenger Glenn Youngkin. The president focused part of his speech on tying Youngkin to GOP governors in the South and his relationship with former President Trump. Zach Montellaro, a state politics reporter for Politico, joined CBSN to discuss the campaign.
Hopes are fading that Democrats can reach an agreement on President Biden's massive social spending plan before he leaves for Europe. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Democratic lawmakers are considering a billionaire income tax to help pay for President Biden's agenda. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more on how this tax would work.
President Biden's promised gun safety measures suffered a major setback when his nominee to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives was blocked in the Senate. The former nominee, David Chipman, criticizes lawmakers and the gun industry in an exclusive interview with Norah O'Donnell.
CBS News has previously reported that the U.S. has dwindling stockpiles of defensive interceptors and long-range missiles.
Tuesday's Michigan Democratic Senate primary race remains unsettled, with progressive Abdul El-Sayed holding onto a narrow lead over moderate Haley Stevens with votes still being counted.
The secretary of state said progress has been made in the Iran-Oman talks but that no final agreement has been reached, adding, "We're hoping that will happen very shortly."
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Course in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
Trump-endorsed Rick Brattin won the GOP primary for Missouri's 5th Congressional District, CBS News projects, setting up a battle against an 11-term Democrat in a district that was made far more GOP-leaning.
Rep. Wesley Bell on Tuesday beat former congresswoman Cori Bush in a heated primary in Missouri's 1st Congressional District, CBS News projects.
The impact wasn't to be visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
Democrat Elaine Luria, who previously served four years in Congress, lost to Republican Rep. Jennifer Kiggans in 2022.
The deadly encounter between an ICE officer and Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero on July 13 in Biddeford, Maine, is the latest in a growing string of clashes between civilians and ICE agents.
Trump-endorsed Rick Brattin won the GOP primary for Missouri's 5th Congressional District, CBS News projects, setting up a battle against an 11-term Democrat in a district that was made far more GOP-leaning.
Republican Douglas Ollivant will run against Democratic Rep. Eugene Vindman in November.
Three people were killed and seven others were wounded in the Saturday attack in Twin Falls, Idaho. The gunman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, officials said.
A senior State Department official said the visa would be reinstated immediately if Brazil grants diplomatic approval for President Trump's nominee for U.S. ambassador to Brazil, Daniel Perez.
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
Elon Musk's rocket, satellite and AI provider reported quarterly revenue of $7.8 billion, topping Wall Street forecasts.
The restaurant chain said it pulled the peppers and replaced them with product from another grower amid a food-poisoning probe.
Stocks notched new record highs on Tuesday as oil prices dipped and companies reported healthy profits.
One woman in her mid-30s said her $60,000 annual income wasn't enough to cover all her bills after a breakup, leading her to move back home.
Here's what employees can expect for a raise in 2027 as companies move away from broad-based pay increases.
Tuesday's Michigan Democratic Senate primary race remains unsettled, with progressive Abdul El-Sayed holding onto a narrow lead over moderate Haley Stevens with votes still being counted.
Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Republican state Sen. John Braun will advance to a general election in Washington's 3rd District, one of the most hotly contested House contests of this year, CBS News projects.
Trump-endorsed Rick Brattin won the GOP primary for Missouri's 5th Congressional District, CBS News projects, setting up a battle against an 11-term Democrat in a district that was made far more GOP-leaning.
Rep. Wesley Bell on Tuesday beat former congresswoman Cori Bush in a heated primary in Missouri's 1st Congressional District, CBS News projects.
Virginia Democrats are refocusing on a handful of GOP-held seats in Virginia after the state Supreme Court struck down a redrawn congressional map that favored Democrats in all but one district.
At least 110 people have fallen ill from salmonella in Minnesota, the vast majority of whom reported having eaten at the Mexican chain Chipotle. Tom Hanson has the story.
Two people have died of cyclosporiasis in Michigan, officials said Monday, as the state battles the worst outbreak of the disease in the country. Carter Evans has the details.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
Rising premiums forced many people in Affordable Care Act plans to give up their coverage. But the Trump administration claims a huge drop in enrollment is almost entirely due to its fraud crackdown.
Megan Kaverman's weight gain, fatigue, high blood pressure and other symptoms were dismissed for years before she was diagnosed with a rare heart disease.
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the footage shows how Russian soldiers "take pleasure in killing" civilians.
A senior State Department official said the visa would be reinstated immediately if Brazil grants diplomatic approval for President Trump's nominee for U.S. ambassador to Brazil, Daniel Perez.
CBS News has previously reported that the U.S. has dwindling stockpiles of defensive interceptors and long-range missiles.
Water levels on the Danube River have dropped so low that dozens of World War II German battleships – and even the remains of an ancient woolly mammoth — are emerging into view.
Guatemalan officials on Monday began evacuating two villages near the Fuego volcano due to the ongoing eruption.
A kind stranger named Ernie helped rock band The Autumn Kings make it to their tour stop after their car broke down in Wisconsin. Matt Gutman reports.
One day after announcing she'll step back from the spotlight after her tour ends, Ariana Grande spoke directly to fans at Monday night's show in Chicago. The singer said the decision was her own and "was made from a thoughtful and empowered place."
Tony Award-winning producer Jordan Roth talks about starring in the "The Shards" and describes what it was like to go from behind the scenes on Broadway to making his major on-screen acting debut.
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" leapt straight to the top of the box office this weekend. Its $360 million opening weekend debut is the biggest in U.S. history. Marlow Stern, chief correspondent at Variety, joins CBS News to discuss all the latest movie news.
A social media trend encouraging users to share what they love about their favorite person is bringing light to TikTok and other platforms.
Elon Musk's rocket, satellite and AI provider reported quarterly revenue of $7.8 billion, topping Wall Street forecasts.
Top executives from leading artificial intelligence companies are set to meet with White House officials, according to media reports. Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent for Puck News, has more.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
The order asks AI companies to share previews of powerful new models with the government before they are released to the public.
Lauryn Williams, the deputy director and senior fellow of the Strategic Technologies Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins to discuss the U.S. probe into Iran possibly targeting water systems in Michigan and Minnesota.
Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos have announced a $200 million fund set to protect species on the brink of extinction. Carter Evans has the story.
Guatemalan officials on Monday began evacuating two villages near the Fuego volcano due to the ongoing eruption.
The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.
A photographer operating a drone off the coast of Australia captured a humpback whale giving birth. It's believed to be the first time such a birth has been recorded by a drone.
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Lindsay Clancy, the woman accused of first-degree murder in the deaths of her three children, spoke in court Tuesday. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Lindsay Clancy, the woman accused of killing her three young children in what her defense says was an episode of postpartum psychosis, testified in court for the first time on Tuesday as her trial progresses. Shanelle Kaul has more.
Three people were killed and seven others were wounded in the Saturday attack in Twin Falls, Idaho. The gunman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, officials said.
The Wall Street Journal's Valerie Bauerlein joins CBS News to discuss her reporting on crucial missteps made by authorities in the days following the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie.
A man is under arrest for allegedly setting one of three major wildfires in the Spokane, Washington, area. Meanwhile, thousands have been evacuated from the area as fires rage. KREM reporter Regan Gallo has more.
The impact wasn't to be visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Michigan, Missouri, Virginia, Kansas and Washington all held primaries Tuesday night, with much of the nation focusing on the Michigan Democratic Senate primary between Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens. Major Garrett anchored CBS News' special report.
Polls have closed in Michigan, where the heated Democratic Senate contest between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens is coming to a head. Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell of Michigan joins CBS News to weigh in.
A kind stranger named Ernie helped rock band The Autumn Kings make it to their tour stop after their car broke down in Wisconsin. Matt Gutman reports.
Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos have announced a $200 million fund set to protect species on the brink of extinction. Carter Evans has the story.
The Department of Homeland Security has confirmed the death of a detainee at a controversial immigration center in New Jersey. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.