"Mysterious black balls" close 2 popular beaches in Australia
A local mayor says the balls littering two beaches in the Sydney area could be "tar balls," which form when spilled oil clumps together with debris in the water.
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Biden will not back certain Israeli attacks
President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke over the phone on Wednesday, according to the White House, after Israel promised a retaliatory attack on Iran. President Biden said he would not support an Israeli attack on Iranian nuclear facilities or oil installations. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Walz, Vance address Helene, climate change
During Tuesday night's vice presidential debate, "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell asked what responsibilities would the Trump and Harris administrations have to reduce the impact of climate change in the wake of Hurricane Helene's destruction across the Southeast. Watch how Ohio Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz responded to the question.
U.K. closing its last coal-fired power plant
The last coal-fired power plant in the U.K. is closing, ending Britain's 140-year reliance on the fossil fuel for electricity.
California officials on climate change laws
President Biden touted his administration's climate progress at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. But in California, lawmakers have often been ahead of the federal government's climate policy, although they are not always aligned. CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts has more.
Climate change's effect on U.S. cities
One of the main points of discussion for world leaders meeting at this week's United Nations General Assembly is climate change. CBS News Philadelphia reporter Joe Holden and CBS News Colorado reporter Shaun Boyd discuss the impact and how it affects voters.
The Climate Election: Fracking, explained
Fracking has become a big talking point in the presidential election. But while it has helped boost U.S. energy production, studies have shown it's also linked to a number of environmental and human health issues, including childhood leukemia. Here's what to know.
California sues ExxonMobil over plastics recycling
California sued ExxonMobil on Monday, accusing the oil company of misleading the public about plastic recycling. According to the lawsuit, ExxonMobil promoted recycling as a solution for consumers worried about buying more plastic products, while knowing that only about 5% of plastics get recycled. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy spoke with California Attorney General Robert Bonta about the lawsuit and what he calls Exxon's "decades-long deception."
Why some California Democrats take Big Oil money and vote against environmental laws
When California Democrats accept oil money or vote against "climate-friendly" bills, they are often criticized or accused of being beholden to the oil industry. But are they?
New study examines fossil fuel cash in sports
The head of the United Nations wants the fossil fuel industry banned from advertising, arguing its practices threaten the health and safety of people everywhere by driving climate change. Sports leagues are among the top recipients of fossil fuel cash, according to two new studies. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins to discuss.
Pennsylvania struggles with low energy prices
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have focused on fracking, the process of injecting fluid into underground rock formations to extract oil and gas, in their respective campaigns. This process is an important component of the Pennsylvania economy, a key battleground state in the 2024 election. New York Times energy reporter Rebecca F. Elliott joins CBS News to discuss why the messaging falls short.
Where Trump and Harris stand on key climate issues
During the countdown to Election Day, CBS breaks down how Harris and Trump have addressed key climate issues.
Is plastic recycling a myth?
Houston, Texas, says its new recycling program can handle any type of plastic and the city is touting it as a model for the nation. In collaboration with the nonprofit Inside Climate News, CBS News' Ben Tracy looked into whether the claims are too good to be true.
7 takeaways from the Democratic Party platform on climate
Vice President Kamala Harris hasn't yet rolled out her climate policy, but the Democratic Party platform released this week devotes seven pages to the topic.
Climate protesters glue themselves to taxiway, disrupt flights in Germany
A coordinated wave of climate change protests is hitting airports in Germany and other European nations.
Marathon Oil agrees to record penalty for oil and gas pollution
The federal government announced a $241.5 million settlement with Marathon Oil on Thursday for alleged air quality violations.
Global shift toward green energy accelerating
A global shift in the way the world produces energy has started. According to the International Energy Agency, the world will spend twice as much on clean energy in 2024, including solar, wind and nuclear, as it will on fossil fuels. John Dickerson explains.
Cargo recovered from oldest known shipwreck in Mediterranean Sea
An official with the energy company that made the discovery says it "changes our entire understanding of ancient mariner abilities."
Activists spray Stonehenge in orange paint, demand end of fossil fuel use
The Just Stop Oil group says two activists "decorated" the ancient Stonehenge monument with "orange powder paint."
The world could soon see a massive oil glut. Here's why.
The International Energy Agency is predicting an oil glut by 2030 due to increased production and lower demand.
ConocoPhillips buys Marathon Oil for $17.1 billion
ConocoPhillips is acquiring Marathon Oil in a blockbuster deal amid ongoing consolidation in the energy industry.
Priest and retired teacher smash case holding copy of Magna Carta
Video posted online shows the Rev. Sue Parfitt and Judy Bruce —protesters from Just Stop Oil — gluing themselves to the display.
Rep. Cuellar, wife indicted for bribery
The Department of Justice is alleging Rep. Henry Cuellar, a Democrat from Texas, and his wife, Imelda Rios Cuellar, accepted bribes from an oil and gas company owned by the Azerbaijan government and a Mexican bank, according to an indictment obtained by CBS News. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Huge fire seen as Ukraine hits Russian oil depots with drone strike
Ukraine claims to have destroyed almost 1 million cubic feet of fuel in a drone strike on Russian state-owned oil depots.
World smashes record for hottest January ever observed
The warmest January on record was confirmed right after the world experienced its hottest year ever observed.
Hurricane Isaias threatens Gulf Coast with rain, flooding. See its path.
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