Australia rejects U.N. warning to list Great Barrier Reef as "in danger"
The United Nations says the Great Barrier Reef has suffered such extensive damage that it should be listed as "in danger." The Australian government disagrees.
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Federal judge reverses Biden's ban on new oil and gas leases
The move applies to federal lands and waters and deals a blow to climate change activists. Thirteen states sued in an effort to get the ban lifted.
California drought may have solved mystery of 1965 plane crash
As water levels decline, officials have discovered the remains of what they believe to be a 1965 plane crash.
Dangerous heat wave threatens drought-stricken West
Scorching temperatures come on top of the worst drought in the region modern history.
17 million salmon will be released into S.F. bay in bid to save species
Commercial and recreational salmon fishing generates more than $900 million annually for California.
"Mega-drought" depletes system that provides water to 40 million
Water levels at Lake Mead, the rapidly-depleting reservoir at Hoover Dam, may force the federal government to make a drastic and historic decision affecting Southwest farmers.
"Megadrought" in West means threat of extreme fire season
The drought in Western states this year is about as bad as it gets – setting the stage for what will likely be a catastrophic fire season.
Carbon dioxide levels hit another dangerous milestone
"Reaching 50% higher carbon dioxide than preindustrial is really setting a new benchmark and not in a good way," one climate scientist said.
Turkish leader vows to tackle pollution fueling "sea snot" outbreak
Floating blobs of slimy muck released by marine organisms feasting on waste in warm water are choking Turkey's seaboards.
Progressives protest Biden's bipartisan efforts on infrastructure
Multiple groups are trying to put pressure on President Biden to proceed with his infrastructure proposal without compromise or bipartisan support.
Study blames climate change for 37% of the world's heat deaths
Scientists say even more people die from other extreme weather amplified by global warming such as storms, flooding and drought.
"This is what transformation is about": Two paths to environmental justice
Meet two people confronting the climate challenge and bringing about opportunities for their communities.
FEMA making $1 billion available for extreme weather events
President Biden said he insists on "nothing less than readiness for all these challenges."
Largest iceberg in the world breaks off from Antarctica
The iceberg is roughly the shape of Manhattan — but more than 70 times larger.
Floridians could lose home insurance as hurricane season nears
More than 50,000 property owners could soon see their coverage withdrawn as insurers shed costly policies.
Climate change made Hurricane Sandy a lot more costly
A new study finds the storm caused over $8 billion more in damage than it would have in a world without climate change.
Are NFTs threatening the future of the planet?
Yes, those trendy digital art sales are contributing to climate change. But it's a lot more complicated than that.
Heat waves may bring "very hazardous" conditions this summer
"We know there's a relationship between heat waves and energy demand," researcher Brian Stone Jr. said. "We're finding that a disproportionate number of blackouts are happening."
Blue spot on map reveals a warning for the climate
"When temperatures do odd things in one place, you can bet that abnormalities of different sorts will happen in neighboring areas," one expert said.
Growing risks of heat waves and blackouts
In a new study, researchers are warning about the dangers of more intense heat waves and power grid failures as the climate warms. One of the authors of the study, Brian Stone Jr. from the School of City and Regional Planning at Georgia Institute of Technology, joined "CBSN AM" to talk about the findings.
NOAA's "new normal" climate report is anything but normal
Updated maps show how U.S. temperatures and rainfall patterns are shifting – and reveal some clues about the future.
Climate tipping points may have been reached already, experts say
A look at three key tipping points for the climate that scientists are watching closely.
Carbon capture and "dimming" the sun pose dilemmas for climate
Some climate experts say drastic times call for drastic measures. But would these geoengineering plans help or hurt the planet?
U.S. intelligence touts new emphasis on climate change
"For the intelligence community, climate change is both a near-term and a long-term threat that will define the next generation," Haines said during a session of the Biden administration's virtual Summit on Climate.
Washington, D.C.'s Tidal Basin faces uncertain future with rising waters
Water levels near the nation's capital are rising faster than almost anywhere else on the East Coast.
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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.
What a shooting star looks like up close
A meteorite appeared as a fireball seen in several states, including Georgia, where it landed in a house. Dave Malkoff explores its past.
62-year-old fish thought to be oldest-ever trout found in Great Lakes
Researchers say that a lake trout recently captured in Lake Superior is believed to be the oldest-known specimen of its species ever caught in the Great Lakes, estimated to be 62 years old.
mRNA tech could help fight cancer, but cuts threaten progress, experts say
Federal funding cuts to mRNA technology research doesn't just impact COVID vaccines — experts say it could stall progress in treatment for cancers, rare disease and more.
New species of "deceptively cute" ancient whale found on beach
Scientists have discovered a razor-toothed whale that prowled the seas 26 million years ago, saying the species was "deceptively cute" but a dangerous predator.
Why ASMR is making a lot of noise
ASMR (or autonomous sensory meridian response) is the tingling sensation some people experience from certain sounds or visuals – a "brain massage," in the words of Maria Viktorovna, who's been called the "ASMR queen." Correspondent Faith Salie talks with Viktorovna about her wildly successful "Gentle Whispering" videos, and with physiology professor Craig Richard, who discusses ASMR's physical effects. Salie also visits Whisperwave, New York City's first ASMR spa. [Originally broadcast Dec. 8, 2024.]
Meteorite that ripped through Georgia home's roof is older than Earth
A mysterious fireball blazed across the sky in broad daylight on June 26, sparking hundreds of siting reports in Georgia and South Carolina.
Butterfly populations rapidly declining in Midwest
A new study finds that butterfly populations are rapidly declining in the Midwest. Elise Zipkin, one of the authors of the study, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Perseids meteor shower will peak this week. But will the moon ruin views?
The Perseids meteor shower — considered one of the best shows in the sky — is set to peak this week.
New image shows high-speed comet visiting from another solar system
Discovered last month by a telescope in Chile, the comet known as 3I-Atlas is only the third known interstellar object to pass our way.
NOAA updates hurricane forecast
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration updated the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season forecast. CBS News' Jessica Burch reports.
Neil deGrasse Tyson on nuclear reactor plan
As the Trump administration pushes to build a nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030, astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the science, the risks and the future of space exploration.