Most Americans say climate change should be addressed now — CBS News poll
Most Americans consider climate change to be at least a serious problem — including more than a quarter who say it is a crisis
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CBS News poll looks at young Americans views' on climate change
Most Americans of all ages think climate change is either a serious problem or a crisis
PG&E reaches $11 billion settlement with insurers over California wildfires
The deal covers just half of the $20 billion insurance companies wanted, and needs to be approved by a bankruptcy court
Climate change could mean big pay swings for 10% of workers
Extreme weather threatens the livelihood of retail employees, according to a Federal Reserve economist
Teen climate activist on how Asperger's helps her cause
At 16, climate activist Greta Thunberg has been called the greatest threat to the world's fossil fuel industry
Florida GOP lawmakers on climate change
Donald Trump praised Florida lawmakers for their response to Hurricane Dorian this week, specifically calling out lawmakers like Rick Scott who weighed in on the connection between climate change and stronger storms. Jim Defede, investigative reporter for CBS station WFOR in Miami, joined CBSN to discuss how the state's top lawmakers are addressing climate change.
Can humans survive as temperatures rise?
With global temperatures on the rise from climate change, experts say there is growing evidence that humans will face catastrophic heat waves and that parts of our planet will become uninhabitable unless drastic changes are made. Jeff Goodell, contributing editor at Rolling Stone magazine, joined CBSN to discuss his latest article, "Can we survive extreme heat?"
Climate change a critical issue for 2020
As the race continues for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, we are learning more about where each candidate stands on the issue of climate change. CBS News climate and weather contributor Jeff Berardelli and CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joined CBSN to talk about last night's town hall event focusing on the issue.
Trump rolls back regulations on energy-efficient light bulbs
Critics say the new rule could lead to higher electric bills and increased greenhouse gas emissions
Is climate change making hurricanes more powerful?
"Almost all the research shows that in the future, hurricanes are likely to get more intense," meteorologist Jeff Berardelli says
Where the 2020 candidates stand on climate change
Many of the Democratic candidates will be defending their climate plans in six-hour town hall event Wednesday
Prince Harry launches travel sustainability initiative
While making the announcement, he also addressed the recent controversy over his and Meghan Markle's use of private jets last month
Intense hurricanes like Dorian cause 1,000 times more damage
Research shows Category 5 hurricanes do exponentially greater damage – and we're seeing them much more frequently
Who are the biggest U.S. methane emitters?
Trump administration's move to weaken pollution rules is a missed opportunity to tackle a solvable climate problem
Australia downgrades outlook for Great Barrier Reef over warming
Government agency changes health prognosis for world's biggest reef from "poor" to "very poor" as world's oceans warm up
Trump plans to ease rules on methane, a major greenhouse gas
The Trump administration's proposal would ease requirements on energy companies to monitor for methane leaks
Marriott plans to eliminate single-use plastic toiletries
InterContinental Hotels and Walt Disney Co. have also announced plans to eliminate mini-sized bottles of toiletries
Climate activist Greta Thunberg set to arrive in New York
The teenage activist who's working to highlight climate change will likely complete her transatlantic voyage Wednesday afternoon
Thousands of new wildfires burn across the Amazon
After loosening environmental regulations to speed economic development of the rainforest, Brazil's president promises to deploy troops to battle flames
DiCaprio's foundation pledges $5M for Amazon fires
Earth Alliance says it aims to "protect the life-sustaining biodiversity of the Amazon against the surge of wildfires burning across the region"
New seeds may help cotton farmers in face of drought
Scientists have developed what they say are drought-resistant cotton seeds, which may be a saving grace for farmers
Trump skips G-7 climate meeting
This is not the first time the president has skipped attending a climate-related event
Brazil officials call Amazon fire outrage "sensationalist"
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro encouraged development in the Amazon rainforest. Now he's calling global backlash "sensationalist"
Celebrities call for action against raging Amazon fires
Leonardo DiCaprio, Diddy and Madonna are among the celebrities calling for action
Louisiana island disappearing under water
Forecasters predict an "above normal" hurricane season, which is devastating news for one community. Isle de Jean Charles has lost more than 90 percent of its land over the last 60 years. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Science
Fossils show dinosaurs thriving in North America before asteroid strike
Scientists have long debated whether dinosaurs were in decline before an asteroid smacked the Earth 66 million years ago, causing mass extinction.
New report: Global climate efforts off-track
Global climate change limit efforts are off-track from the 2030 goals set out by the Paris Agreement in 2016, according to the State of Climate Action 2025 Report. Kelly Levin, the chief of science, data and systems change at the Bezos Earth Fund, joins to break down the report.
Neil deGrasse Tyson on why he's still waiting for proof of aliens
Neil deGrasse Tyson explains why, despite believing life likely exists elsewhere, he's still waiting for real proof.
Neil deGrasse Tyson on new book
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his updated book "Just Visiting This Planet," which tackles more than 200 questions about science and the universe — including why the sky is blue.
Fall foliage colors muted in several regions due to drought
Leaf-peeping season has arrived in the Northeast and beyond, but weeks of drought have dulled this year's autumn colors and sent leaves fluttering to the ground earlier than usual.
Arctic seals, most bird species on new list of threatened species
One bright spot is green sea turtles, which have recovered substantially, the IUCN said as it released its latest Red List of Threatened Species.
Bear injures 2 in Japanese grocery store, man killed in separate attack
As Japan faces rising human-bear encounters, an animal trapped in a grocery store injured two men, while a separate reported mauling proved fatal.
Interstellar comet passing by Mars seen in rare images
The images taken by two Mars orbiters show a bright, fuzzy white dot of the comet, also known as 3I/ATLAS, appearing to move against a backdrop of distant stars.
Nobel in Physics goes to 3 scientists for work on quantum technology
One of 2025's three Nobel Prize in Physics winners says the trio's work is "one of the underlying reasons that cellphones work.''
Bill Nye warns U.S. could "cede leadership to other countries" if NASA budget is cut
Bill Nye the Science Guy on Monday protested against a federal budget proposal that would see NASA's funding reduced from $24 billion to $18.8 billion.
3 scientists win Nobel Prize in medicine for discoveries in immunology
Nobel Prize committee chair says discoveries by the trio of researchers were "decisive for our understanding of how the immune system functions."
Supermoon will appear tonight. Here's what to know.
The first supermoon of 2025 will arrive soon. Here's what to know about the phenomenon.
Mysterious planet is gobbling 6 billion tons of gas and dust a second
ESO's Very Large Telescope has observed a rogue planet and revealed that it is eating up gas and dust from its surroundings at a rate of 6 billion tons a second.
Saturn's moon shows favorable conditions for life: "Simply phenomenal"
Enceladus has long been considered a prime candidate in the search for life beyond Earth because of its hidden ocean and plumes of water erupting from cracks near its south pole.
From the archives: Naturalist Jane Goodall
Famed naturalist Jane Goodall, who dedicated her life to studying chimpanzees and protecting the environment, died on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025 at age 91. In this Oct. 24, 2021 "Sunday Morning" profile, she talked with Seth Doane about her fascination with animals, her groundbreaking work with primates, and her advocacy for a more sustainable future.