Scientists say people hit with 41 extra days of dangerous heat this year
Researchers say human-caused climate change dealt people an average of nearly six weeks of extra extreme heat in 2024, while also fueling more destructive storms.
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Researchers say human-caused climate change dealt people an average of nearly six weeks of extra extreme heat in 2024, while also fueling more destructive storms.
The effects of climate change have put stress on Christmas tree production in the United States. Some farmers are turning to genetics to adapt.
Scientists now have a clearer picture of Camp Century, an abandoned U.S. military base long hidden under the ice in Greenland, thanks to a NASA research team's good luck.
Parts of the Great Barrer Reef have suffered the highest coral mortality on record, Australian researchers say, and they fear the rest of it has suffered a similar fate.
Oil and natural gas companies will have to pay a federal fee if they emit methane above certain levels under a rule being finalized by the Biden administration that incoming Trump officials are likely to reverse.
Floods sparked by torrential rain in Spain's Valencia region have left at least 158 people dead and others missing amid mud-caked debris.
Using laser scans and GPS cameras, accurate down to one inch, the U.S. Geological Survey has so far mapped more than 600 landslides caused by Hurricane Helene.
Paleontologist Dr. Lindsay Zanno is discovering new dinosaur species in Central Utah.
Hurricane John's rapid intensification forced Mexico's Pacific tourist hubs of Acapulco and Puerto Escondido to brace quickly for a Category 3 storm.
Recent polling reveals most Texans are worried about climate change even as some lawmakers downplay the concern.
Meat processor's marketing of industrial beef products as "climate-smart" misleads consumers, environmental group alleges.
Scientists have moved about 300 endangered sea corals from South Florida to the Texas Gulf Coast for research and restoration.
U.S. energy infrastructure has proven to be problematic as-is, and threats to its reliability are growing. Experts say there's a solution.
From 1999-2023, the Journal of American Medical Association recorded 21,518 deaths where heat was either the underlying cause or the contributing cause of death, likely an underestimation, they say.
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.
NOAA forecasters say there's a 77% chance that 2024 will be the warmest year on record, after July marked the 14th consecutive monthly record.
While five states have laws in place protecting workers from excessive heat, for decades there have been no federal protections.
The "dead zone" in the Gulf of Mexico has created more than 4 million acres of habitat with little to no oxygen that could kill marine life.
Elizabeth Bagley shares tips for parents on how to navigate tricky conversations about climate change with their children.
Your body cools itself through the skin. Dunking your forearms, which represent 10% of the skin's surface area, in ice cold water turbo-charges the cooling process.
The rampant destruction comes as experts warn "it only takes one landfalling hurricane to set back decades of development" on island nations.
2024 Paris Olympics organizers say air conditioning isn't needed as athlete accommodation has "eco-focused cooling solutions." Team USA isn't convinced.
Six people protesting climate change stormed the 18th green at the Travelers Championship on Sunday, delaying the finish for about five minutes.
"If you see monkeys that are weak... please try to hoist a bucket of water by rope for them to drink," a wildlife preservation group said.
Researchers at the university say we are seeing much more extreme weather across the state and more will come. There will be nearly four times as many 100-degree days by 2036 and more wildfire risks.
A year after his son was lost at sea, Chet Ingram reflects on Nathan Gage's heroic life and lasting legacy.
Ray Kohn knew something was wrong, but it took several years dozens of doctor's visits to find an answer.
Sports experts have argued that McCarthy's three (12-5) winning seasons may not have been a strong enough case to keep him in Dallas for a sixth season.
The national celebration for Dr. Martin Luther King Junior's birthday is Monday. Dallas is holding its parade on Saturday.
The locations expected to be targeted by deportation teams from ICE include those with large populations of immigrants, one source said.
A year after his son was lost at sea, Chet Ingram reflects on Nathan Gage's heroic life and lasting legacy.
Two faith leaders view border politics through different lenses.
The quest to find Clara Robinson has reached 25 days and covered 23 miles of creek, according to the Sherman Police Department.
Ray Kohn knew something was wrong, but it took several years dozens of doctor's visits to find an answer.
An Arctic front will arrive, bringing dangerous wind chill temps on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday mornings.
The American Library Association has tracked a national surge in book bans over the past several years, with Texas at the forefront.
When a former Cedar Hill police officer was accused of soliciting sex from a DWI suspect he was already under investigation for similar behavior with a victim of domestic violence, internal records reveal.
Amber Crum was just 2 years old when she disappeared from the Pleasant Grove area the day after Christmas in 1983.
A nationwide gift card scam linked to Chinese organized crime involving gangs prompted law enforcement and DHS to take action.
"The events are not a mismanagement of business, but an intentional act to deceive and deprive," an investigator said.
The locations expected to be targeted by deportation teams from ICE include those with large populations of immigrants, one source said.
Rep. Gene Wu says his priorities include funding education and providing safe schools.
Sen. Brandon Creighton says that his bill allows using eminent domain to build the border wall without gaps.
Texas Rep. Jared Patterson of Frisco discusses why Dustin Burrows is the right person for the Texas House Speaker.
Republican Texas Rep. Shelley Luther from Grayson County says she's already moved on from the vote and is ready to work.
At Fort Worth ISD's North Side High School, the sounds of an American sport on the field meet mariachi music in the stands.
With new foods, such as the "Drowning Taquitos" and the "Beso de Angel," Tony's Taco Shop owners say they don't take their success for granted.
Latinas in Tech DFW started back up last year after the pandemic. They have lots of opportunities for Latinas to network, connect, and learn new skills.
Anchor Ken Molestina shows us how he makes his Cuban coffee for the CBS News Texas newsroom.
Del Olmo, who has played golf his entire life, recalls how rare the sport was for people like him growing up in Mexico City.
A North Texas couple vetted and hired a local company for their move to Oregon, not knowing someone else would be taking their things.
Big solar companies oftentimes outsource on-the-ground sales efforts to third-party companies.
As more seniors fall victim to financial scams, citizens and lawmakers search for stronger consumer protections.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
When he couldn't find a group tap class for older adults in Dallas, Gene Edwards took matters into his own hands.
Formulas marketed for toddlers are a burgeoning business, but pediatricians have long recommended against their use.
The red food dye is used in products ranging from candies to vegetarian meats.
It will be up to the returning Trump administration to decide whether to finalize the rule.
The death risk goes up to 1 in 100 for those who drink alcohol nine times per week, the report found.
The company announced it purchased land at the southeast corner of LBJ Freeway and Hillcrest Road.
The lawsuit alleges Southwest illegally operated chronically delayed flights and disrupted passengers' travel plans.
The fifth-generation rancher is proving you don't have to choose between overalls and power suits.
The concept is simple: a menu with no prices. Guests pay what they can afford.
The new Fort Worth facility is expected to create hundreds of new jobs to help build long-range assault aircraft.
South Carolina's head women's basketball coach Dawn Staley signed a contract extension to stay with the team until 2030.
Bob Uecker was the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker "Mr. Baseball" and honors from the Hall of Fame.
The Dallas Cowboys announced Monday that they could not reach a contract extension agreement with Mike McCarthy.
McCarthy's five-year tenure in Dallas ends, but his overall winning record and resume are expected to draw interest across the league.
Police found that the man was sending Caitlin Clark messages on X that contained multiple threatening and sexually explicit messages.
Experts say no other app offers the same financial opportunities as TikTok, while creators fear loss of income if it disappears.
Part of an astonishing generation of British actors, including Judi Dench, Vanessa Redgrave, Eileen Atkins and Maggie Smith, Joan Plowright won a Tony Award, two Golden Globes and nominations for an Oscar and an Emmy.
Justin Baldoni's lawsuit comes after "It Ends With Us" co-star Blake Lively accused him of sexual harassment.
Bob Uecker was the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker "Mr. Baseball" and honors from the Hall of Fame.
"Saturday Night Live" creator Lorne Michaels has donated his career archive to the Harry Ransom Center cultural archive at the University of Texas.
CBS News Texas viewers got out and enjoyed the snow day on Thursday and send us all of their best photos. Take a look.
CBS News Texas captured the excitement and energy of the BMW Dallas Marathon Festival through photos.
Cowtown lit up the streets of Downtown with smiles and lights during the annual Parade of Lights.
Check out photos of cars, trucks and SUV's on display this year at the Texas Auto Show at the State Fair of Texas.
We take a look back at Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia's time in Dallas.
