Climate experts slam Energy Department report on greenhouse gases
The climate experts say the July report from the Trump administration fails to "adequately represent the current scientific understanding of climate change."
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Climate-driven wildfires are reversing clean air progress, new report says
Canada's record 2023 wildfire season fueled sharp increases in the country's air pollution and had similar effects in parts of the United States, according to a new report.
World's first commercial carbon storage facility gets first CO2 injection
The first commercial carbon storage facility has been inaugurated off Norway's coast, but is storing CO2 deep under the seabed really the answer?
Green spaces crucial to combating record heat in marginalized communities
Environmentalists say one solution to beating the heat in sprawling cities is planting more trees or creating green spaces like parks.
Abrupt Antarctic climate shifts could lead to "catastrophic consequences," experts warn
A new study warns that irreversible changes happening in Antarctica, which are caused by climate change, could cause global oceans to rise by meters.
Capturing the melting of glaciers, with data and art
For more than 40 years, glaciologist Mauri Pelto has been measuring shrinking glaciers in Washington State. He's been joined by his daughter, artist-scientist Jill Pelto, whose watercolors provide another view of the drastically-changing landscape.
Trump administration faces lawsuit over "secret report" on climate change
Environmental groups and independent scientists are criticizing a report assembled by a small team of well-known climate skeptics selected by Energy Secretary Chris Wright.
Reindeer populations could drop by up to 80% by 2100, researchers say
Reindeer populations across the Arctic will likely decline due to future climate change with the North American population facing the highest risk, researchers predict.
Threat over after Alaska's capital sees record glacier-related flooding
Alaska's capital of Juneau faced record floodwaters due to rainwater and snowmelt flowing downstream from a basin dammed by the Mendenhall Glacier.
California peach growers threatened by climate change
This past winter, stone fruits like peaches, plums, apricots and cherries in California's Central Valley didn't get consistent cold weather that regulates the trees' nutrients.
Remains of researcher who vanished in 1959 found on Antarctic glacier
The remains of Dennis "Tink" Bell, a British researcher who vanished in 1959 in Antarctica when he was 25 years old, were discovered near a receding glacier.
Body of missing father found on melting glacier 28 years after he vanished
The 31-year-old man's well-preserved body, still carrying an identity card, was found by a local shepherd.
Japan sets 2 heat records in one day as mercury soars past 107 degrees
Japan logged two new heat records in a single day as the mercury hit 41.6 degrees Celsius (106.88 degrees Fahrenheit) and then 41.8 C (107.24 F), the weather office said.
Billions of starfish died in a decade-long epidemic. Scientists now know why.
A sea star wasting disease sparked a mass die-off from Mexico to Alaska, devastating more than 20 species and continuing today.
Rising temperatures cause surge of contact burn injuries from hot surfaces
An analysis that reviewed 16 years of data found contact burn injuries surged as summer temperatures rose.
EPA plan to repeal emissions rules would raise gas prices, gov't analysis finds
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin told CBS News' "The Takeout" that environmental policy can't "strangulate out of existence" energy policy.
Grand Canyon, Utah wildfires creating "fire clouds"
Wildfires burning at the Grand Canyon and in Utah are so hot that they're spurring the formation of "fire clouds" that can create their own erratic weather systems.
Phoenix firefighters turn to low-tech solution to battle deadly heatstroke
Originally developed by the military, cold water immersion has found its place in urban emergency response as climate change intensifies heat waves across the country.
EPA to revoke its landmark finding on regulating greenhouse gases
The EPA has decided to revoke a key scientific finding it published 16 years ago that six greenhouse gases are a threat to public health.
Natural disasters have caused $131 billion in losses so far in 2025
The Los Angeles wildfires and severe spring thunderstorms are some of the natural disasters that have contributed to global losses for the first half of 2025.
More than 163 million people under heat advisories in Midwest, Southeast
The National Weather Service issued heat advisories for a large swath of the East Coast through much of the weekend.
U.N. court sides with island nation in greenhouse gas emissions case
The island nation of Vanuatu prevailed in its landmark request to legally compel countries to cut emissions and compensate places facing impacts from climate change.
Heat dome map shows dangerous temperatures across U.S. Corn Belt, South
A heat dome is trapping over 90 million Americans in extreme temperatures this week with the National Weather Service issuing heat alerts from Nebraska to Florida.
Lightning strikes kill 33 people in a week as monsoon season hits India
Monsoon season has brought powerful storms to eastern India, with at least 33 people killed by lightning strikes this week alone.
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Lawmakers introduce bill to classify extreme heat as a disaster
Three Democratic lawmakers have proposed legislation to classify extreme heat as a disaster, which would allow federal funding for extreme heat.
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Prehistoric insects trapped in amber give glimpse into ancient life
Scientists have discovered prehistoric insects preserved in amber in South America for the first time.
Wild chimps consume the equivalent of 2 cocktails a day, research finds
A new study on chimpanzees in Uganda and Côte d'Ivoire supports a theory that humans may have inherited a taste for alcohol from primate ancestors.
Smoke-dried remains found in Asia may be world's oldest mummies
Some ancient societies in Asia appear to have smoke-dried their dead, effectively mummifying them thousands of years earlier than their Egyptian counterparts, new research has found.
The significance of Mars rover's latest discovery
This week, NASA said scientists took the biggest step yet toward discovering whether there was ever life on Mars when a rock sample collected by the Mars rover Perseverance contained potential biosignatures, which could suggest ancient signs of life. Douglas Jerolmack, a professor of Earth and environmental science at the University of Pennsylvania, discusses the significance of the discovery.
Mars rocks may hold signs of ancient life
NASA's Mars rover Perseverance has uncovered rocks in a dry river channel that may hold potential signs of ancient microscopic life, according to scientists. Mark Strassmann reports.
Mars rover uncovers strongest hints yet of potential signs of ancient life
NASA's Mars rover Perseverance has uncovered rocks in a dry river channel that may hold potential signs of ancient microscopic life.
Iguana shocks zookeepers with "virgin birth" of 8 hatchlings
"When we confirmed the eggs were fertile without any contact with a male, our jaws hit the floor," a U.K. zoo director said after an iguana gave birth to eight healthy babies.
Northern lights might be visible across 18 states tonight
People in 18 U.S. states could see the green or red glow of the aurora in the sky Monday night into Tuesday.
"Punk rocker" dinosaur had long spikes, newly discovered fossils show
"Spicomellus is one of the strangest dinosaurs that we've ever discovered," the project's leader said.
Village swallowed by the sea 8,500 years ago found off Denmark
Divers have collected evidence of a Stone Age settlement lost to rising seas after the last ice age from the seabed off Denmark's coast.
World's first commercial carbon storage facility gets first CO2 injection
The first commercial carbon storage facility has been inaugurated off Norway's coast, but is storing CO2 deep under the seabed really the answer?
U.S. scientists work to preserve vulnerable species at a Smithsonian lab
Experts at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute care for endangered species on 32,000 sprawling acres in Northern Virginia.
See Hurricane Erin from the International Space Station
As Hurricane Erin hovered over the Atlantic Ocean, the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season was spotted from above by cameras on the ISS.
Capturing the melting of glaciers, with data and art
For more than 40 years, glaciologist Mauri Pelto has been measuring shrinking glaciers in Washington State. He's been joined by his daughter, artist-scientist Jill Pelto, whose watercolors provide another view of the drastically-changing landscape.
Capturing the melting of glaciers, with data and art
For more than 40 years, glaciologist Mauri Pelto has been measuring the shrinking glaciers in the rugged North Cascade Mountains of Washington State. He's been joined by his daughter, artist-scientist Jill Pelto, whose watercolors provide another view of the drastically-changing landscape, as the effects of human-caused climate change on glaciers becomes even more starkly apparent. This story was provided by Climate Central.
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Late-night hosts skewer Jimmy Kimmel suspension with humor and solidarity
Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon opened their late-night shows using a mix of humor, song and expressions of solidarity with suspended ABC host Jimmy Kimmel.
Trump's plan to label antifa a "terrorist organization" likely to face legal hurdles
Legal experts say Trump lacks authority to designate domestic terrorist organizations, but the planned move could still affect some law enforcement approaches.
Remains of woman who vanished in Oregon in 1974 identified, with DNA
Marion McWhorter went missing in Oregon in 1974. Now, remains found two years later have been identified as her, through DNA analysis.
Authorities think remains are Travis Decker, accused of killing his 3 daughters
Authorities had been searching for Travis Decker since May 30, when he didn't return his three daughters to their mother's home in Wenatchee, Washington.
L.A. cookie shop owner sees profits crumble under tariff burden
Lara Adekoya says her bakery is now paying $50 to $100 more per bag for premium ingredients imported from countries around the world.
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L.A. cookie shop owner sees profits crumble under tariff burden
Lara Adekoya says her bakery is now paying $50 to $100 more per bag for premium ingredients imported from countries around the world.
Rising grocery prices could lead to shrinkflation, food industry analyst says
Overall grocery prices in August 2025 rose 2.7% compared to one year ago, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index.
Hyundai to continue with $2.7 billion expansion of plant raided by ICE
Hyundai Motor Group confirms it's moving forward with expanding its Georgia plant.
FTC accuses Live Nation, Ticketmaster of illegally reselling tickets
Regulators allege Ticketmaster used deceptive pricing and sales tactics, costing consumers billions of dollars.
Here are the 3 biggest ways the Fed's rate cut could impact your money
The Federal Reserve's first interest rate cut since December could be followed by more reductions later in 2025. Here's what to know.
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EU looks to speed up Russian gas phase-out after Trump push
The EU proposed bringing forward a ban on Russian gas imports as part of new sanctions aimed at sapping Moscow's war chest.
Late-night hosts skewer Jimmy Kimmel suspension with humor and solidarity
Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon opened their late-night shows using a mix of humor, song and expressions of solidarity with suspended ABC host Jimmy Kimmel.
Trump's plan to label antifa a "terrorist organization" likely to face legal hurdles
Legal experts say Trump lacks authority to designate domestic terrorist organizations, but the planned move could still affect some law enforcement approaches.
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Watch Live: CDC's vaccine advisory panel to vote on COVID-19 vaccine
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., is meeting to discuss and vote on COVID-19 vaccine recommendations.
Macron: Recognition of Palestinian state necessary to combat Hamas
Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized France's decision to recognize a Palestinian state, calling it "reckless" — French President Emmanuel Macron told CBS News the response was "excessive."
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Watch Live: CDC's vaccine advisory panel to vote on COVID-19 vaccine
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., is meeting to discuss and vote on COVID-19 vaccine recommendations.
RFK Jr. announces move to decertify organ procurement organization
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a move to decertify an organ procurement organization and steps to reform the organ donation system.
CDC's vaccine advisory panel votes on measles shot
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices met Thursday to discuss and vote on the hepatitis B and measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV) vaccines for children.
California, western states issue COVID vaccine guidelines that break with CDC
California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington on Wednesday issued unified recommendations on COVID-19, influenza and RSV vaccines that differ from those issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
What's at stake in CDC vaccine panel's meeting this week
A two-day meeting of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with new members appointed by RFK Jr., could reshape public trust in childhood vaccines and reduce access.
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EU looks to speed up Russian gas phase-out after Trump push
The EU proposed bringing forward a ban on Russian gas imports as part of new sanctions aimed at sapping Moscow's war chest.
Sad end in case of 3,000-year-old bracelet stolen from Cairo museum
Authorities in Egypt say a golden bracelet once owned by a king, that survived some 3,000 years, was stolen by a museum worker and then melted down.
U.K. spy chief says Putin "stringing us along" on Ukraine war
The outgoing head of Britain's MI6 spy agency says Russia's Vladimir Putin is "stringing us along," with no interest in a Ukraine peace deal.
Macron: Recognition of Palestinian state necessary to combat Hamas
Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized France's decision to recognize a Palestinian state, calling it "reckless" — French President Emmanuel Macron told CBS News the response was "excessive."
U.K. couple released after almost 8 months held by Taliban in Afghanistan
Afghanistan's Taliban rulers have released British couple Peter and Barbie Reynolds, who were held for almost eight months without charge.
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Late-night hosts skewer Jimmy Kimmel suspension with humor and solidarity
Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon opened their late-night shows using a mix of humor, song and expressions of solidarity with suspended ABC host Jimmy Kimmel.
Cardi B on lawsuits, pressures of fame and divorce from Offset
In a candid conversation with "CBS Mornings," Cardi B reflected on her divorce from Offse and how she channels her experiences into new music.
Cardi B reflects on new music, her inspiration and motherhood journey
Rapper Cardi B is releasing her new highly-anticipated album, "Am I the Drama?" She spoke to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about her music and the driving force behind her work.
ABC pulls "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" indefinitely
ABC announced it is "indefinitely" pre-empting its popular late-night show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over comments Kimmel made regarding the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
ABC: "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" is "pre-empted indefinitely"
ABC said that the late-night show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" has been "pre-empted indefinitely" after comments Kimmel made on the show in response to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
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Nvidia announces $5 billion investment in Intel along with collaboration
The two companies will team up to work on custom data centers as well as PC products.
Uber to pilot food delivery by drone through partnership with Flytrex
The ride-hailing and food delivery company said it would roll out the service in U.S. pilot markets by the end of the year.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
Ohio State University launches initiative requiring that students study AI
Beginning this year, all Ohio State University freshmen are required to take a course in generative AI and multiple workshops aimed at real-world applications to help them master the technology.
Graphic Kirk shooting videos spread quickly
Within minutes of a gunman opening fire on Charlie Kirk, videos of the deadly shooting flooded social media. The speed at which they spread and their sheer quantity showed how difficult it is for tech companies to monitor graphic content. Associated Press media writer David Bauder joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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Prehistoric insects trapped in amber give glimpse into ancient life
Scientists have discovered prehistoric insects preserved in amber in South America for the first time.
Wild chimps consume the equivalent of 2 cocktails a day, research finds
A new study on chimpanzees in Uganda and Côte d'Ivoire supports a theory that humans may have inherited a taste for alcohol from primate ancestors.
Smoke-dried remains found in Asia may be world's oldest mummies
Some ancient societies in Asia appear to have smoke-dried their dead, effectively mummifying them thousands of years earlier than their Egyptian counterparts, new research has found.
The significance of Mars rover's latest discovery
This week, NASA said scientists took the biggest step yet toward discovering whether there was ever life on Mars when a rock sample collected by the Mars rover Perseverance contained potential biosignatures, which could suggest ancient signs of life. Douglas Jerolmack, a professor of Earth and environmental science at the University of Pennsylvania, discusses the significance of the discovery.
Mars rocks may hold signs of ancient life
NASA's Mars rover Perseverance has uncovered rocks in a dry river channel that may hold potential signs of ancient microscopic life, according to scientists. Mark Strassmann reports.
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Remains of woman who vanished in Oregon in 1974 identified, with DNA
Marion McWhorter went missing in Oregon in 1974. Now, remains found two years later have been identified as her, through DNA analysis.
Suspect named in 3 Pennsylvania cops' deaths
The York County, Pennsylvania, community is mourning three police officers who were killed in a shooting on Wednesday. Two others were wounded. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson reports.
Arrest over alleged Utah Valley University threat
Police have arrested a suspect accused of making a terrorism threat against Utah Valley University, the school where Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk was killed. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Lawmakers grill D.C. mayor over crime
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser took questions from lawmakers on Capitol Hill about crime in the nation's capital and President Trump's federal intervention. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
Deadly officer shooting in Pennsylvania
Three police officers were killed and two were wounded in York County, Pennsylvania, as they followed up on a domestic-related investigation. CBS News' Tom Hanson has the latest.
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Northrop Grumman cargo ship reaches space station after software fix
The capture by the International Space Station's robot arm came a day late because of an unexpected, but now resolved, software issue.
Musk, Bezos' competition for space dominance
Today's quest for dominance in outer space looks quite different from the first space race between the U.S. and Russia in the 1950s. The new book "Rocket Dreams" looks into the new era, including the trillion-dollar competition between Elon Musk's SpaceX and Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin. Author Christian Davenport joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Cygnus cargo ship set to rendezvous with space station after delay
This comes after two planned engine firings shut down prematurely, NASA said, putting the Cygnus cargo ship's approach to the space station on hold.
NASA says solar activity is increasing: "The sun is slowly waking up"
The sun has become more and more active over the last 16 years, in a turn that surprised scientists and could affect space weather, NASA said.
Northrop Grumman cargo ship heads for space station
The upgraded Cygnus spacecraft is carrying more than 5 tons of equipment and supplies, including holiday food for the lab's crew.
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Did Trump make progress on wars during trip?
President Trump commented on the Russia-Ukraine war and the Israel-Hamas war during his visit to the U.K. this week. CBS News' Weijia Jiang breaks down Mr. Trump's latest comments.
Why Trump has high hopes for a TikTok deal
President Trump is expected to discuss a potential deal on TikTok with Chinese President Xi Jinping. CBS News' Ramuy Inocencio reports.
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Republicans are weighing in on plans to avert a government shutdown as the U.S. approaches a key deadline for funding. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
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President Trump is set to speak with China's Xi Jinping Friday. The call is expected to include a discussion on a potential TikTok deal. CBS News' Natalie Brand has more.
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Threats of boycotts against ABC and Disney properties are emerging among Americans who are dissatisfied with the decision to pull "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" off the air indefinitely over comments on Charlie Kirk's assassination. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.