Firm hired to check air quality after L.A. warehouse fire has controversial history
Arkansas-based Onterris reported "good" air quality after a giant warehouse fire in Los Angeles. Some experts and activists say the testing is inadequate.
Pollution
"Very unhealthy" pollution levels recorded in D.C. after July 4th fireworks
A "purple" air quality alert was issued for Washington, D.C., and surrounding areas, on Sunday, meaning pollution reached levels considered "very unhealthy."
Trump administration sued over reversal of key climate finding
The Trump administration is facing a new lawsuit over its decision to deregulate emissions and repeal a landmark scientific finding on climate pollution.
Wildfire smoke pollution linked to 24,100 U.S. deaths per year, study finds
"Our message is: Wildfire smoke is very dangerous. It is an increasing threat to human health," said a study author.
Report: Gen Z more likely to return products
A new report from the National Retail Federation shows that Gen Z shoppers make the most returns out of any generation, despite the environmental harm it can cause. Taylor Hoit, head of product and technology at the online marketplace Rebel, joins CBS News to discuss.
Health hazards from fossil fuel infrastructure
Researchers with Boston University have found that 46.6 million people in the U.S. live within a mile of fossil fuel infrastructure. So what does that mean for their health? Jonathan Buonocore, assistant professor at Boston University School of Public Health, joins CBS News to discuss the findings of a new study he co-authored.
Air pollution in India's capital draws protests as schools are shuttered
India's capital Delhi is blanketed in toxic smog every autumn, but the pollution is already so bad that it's drawn protests as authorities tell students to stay home.
U.N. climate talks start in Brazil: "We need to accelerate the fight"
U.N. climate negotiations get underway in Brazil, with leaders urging urgency and cooperation to curb global warming. The Trump administration is not participating.
EPA announces tailpipe emissions rules
The Biden administration announced new tailpipe emission standards for new passenger cars that aim to cut over 7 billion tons of carbon emissions, as well as other harmful air pollutants. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has more on the tactic to reduce carbon emissions and other harmful air pollutants.
Talks to end plastic pollution crisis fail
Global talks aimed at ending the plastic pollution crisis failed once again after 11 days of work at the United Nations office in Geneva. Bjorn Beeler, the executive director and international coordinator for the International Pollutants Elimination Network, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Boar's Head plans to reopen deli meat plant shuttered by health inspectors
The Boar's Head deli meat plant at the heart of a deadly food-poisoning outbreak is set to reopen in the coming months, but recent reports point to ongoing sanitation problems.
Study reveals annual health cost of plastics
A new report published in the medical journal The Lancet finds that plastic pollution is costing the world at least $1.5 trillion a year in health-related bills. Dr. Philip Landrigan, one of the authors of the report, joins CBS News to explain the findings.
Study: Impact of plastic bag regulations
U.S. regulations and fees on plastic bags seem to be making a difference when it comes to significantly reducing shoreline litter, according to a new study published Thursday in the journal "Science." Anna Papp, the study's lead author, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
Plastic bag bans and fees work to curb litter, study says
Researchers conducted the first systematic review of policies around the U.S. to limit plastic bag use.
India blames farmers for dangerous air pollution
India's government claims toxic air pollution in New Delhi is the result of burning fields as farmers prepare land for new crops. CBS News' Arshad Zargar has more.
EPA proposes rollback of pollution limits
The Environmental Protection Agency is trying to roll back rules limiting carbon and air pollution from fossil fuel power plants. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has more.
Trump plans power plant pollution limit rollback
The Trump administration is planning to roll back federal limits on carbon and air pollution from fossil fuel power plants. CBS News Climate Unit senior coordinating producer Tracy Wholf has more.
India's capital facing pollution crisis
India is dealing with the worst pollution crisis in its capital in three years. Elizabeth Palmer reports on how the bad air is affecting 29 million people in New Delhi.
"Unknown material" prompts closure of beaches in Spain's Valencia region
Spanish authorities have closed a number of beaches in the Valencia region after a mysterious white material washed ashore.
The Shipbreakers
Bob Simon travels to Bangladesh, where thousands of low-paid workers - including children -- dismantle old ships, stripping them of steel for the construction industry. Simon discovers appalling working conditions and toxic waste polluting the beaches.
Cleaning up the plastic in the ocean
Discarded plastic is piling up around the world and pooling in the ocean. Sharyn Alfonsi reports on the problem's deadly consequences for wildlife and what can be done to stop it.
Cleaning up the plastic in the ocean
Discarded plastic is piling up around the world and pooling in the ocean. Sharyn Alfonsi reports on the problem's deadly consequences for wildlife and what can be done to stop it.
As Trump administration eases EPA regulations, Houston could pay a price
In April, the Trump administration gave 68 plants a two-year exemption from complying with federal regulations intended to lower mercury emissions, a powerful toxin that can affect the brain.
Is pollution from the steel industry behind cancer rates in Gary?
Doctors, environmental groups and residents are trying to determine if there is a causal connection between pollutants from the steel industry and rates of cancer in Gary.
Republicans propose gutting Biden climate bill for Trump tax cuts
The heart of the Republican budget legislation targets key climate and energy provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act.
Co-pilot stabs pilot, tries to crash passenger jet en route to Israel, Netanyahu says
Hegseth: Generals who "clung to the woke department ... no longer work here"
Details emerge in case of former Cornell student alleging rape by frat members
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Iran says it's considering ceasefire counterproposal
Investigation
Data doesn't support Flock's claim of solving 1 million crimes
U.K. leader says Iran believed to have "played a part" in air base incident
Passengers recount terrifying attempted hijack of Dubai-to-Israel flight
Senate Democrats block data center bill aimed at addressing energy costs
