Satellite images show levels of air pollution around the world
European Space Agency released images made by the Sentinel-5P satellite that show high concentrations of nitrogen dioxide in parts of Europe
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Cities where winter temperatures are warming up the most
City that saw the most warming was Burlington, Vermont, where average winter temps rose 7°F over the last 47 years, report says
Rising seas could submerge historic settlement
A historic early settlement that predated the Mayflower is just one of the U.S. landmarks that could be in danger, a new study says
How rocket launches, space junk affect atmosphere
"The climate impact of rockets has not really been seriously addressed as yet," but a U.N. report could soon change that
Endangered coffee crops in Uganda threaten families' livelihood
Damage being done to the planet by oil and other fossil fuels is putting coffee in trouble
Climate change threatens coffee crops
Although British scientists said this week that three to four cups of coffee a day are likely to do more good than harm, coffee crops overseas are being threatened by changes in the environment. Mark Phillips reports this Climate Diary from the mountains of eastern Uganda, where coffee farming is a family business.
Despite rising seas, Kiribati's president plans development
While some talk of evacuating, Kiribati's President Maamau says he wants to build and attract development to the Pacific island nation
A driver of climate change could become a valuable resource
Germany recently launched the first boat in the world to be fueled by carbon captured from air
Pope denounces climate change deniers
Pope Francis urges negotiators at climate talks in Germany to avoid falling prey to such "perverse attitudes"
Toxic algae becoming severe threat nationwide
Outbreaks have been reported in every state, a trend likely to accelerate as climate change boosts warmer temperatures
Global coal phaseout goal may further isolate U.S.
Twenty countries join environmental goal, as biggest users like China and U.S. don't sign even as coal use dwindles
Report: Health effects of pollution hit minorities hard
The report found that more than 1 million African-Americans across the U.S. live within a half mile of natural gas facilities
15,000 scientists say "time is running out" on climate change
More than 15,000 scientists have endorsed a "second notice" to the world, warning of the growing impact of climate change
Activists occupy coal power plant near climate summit
Conference in Bonn, Germany, draws leaders as focus shifts to coal, with Trump's threat to pull out of Paris climate deal looming large
Brazil says Amazon deforestation rate is slowing
Brazil says the rate of deforestation in its Amazon conservation areas fell by 28 percent over the past year
Trump administration talks up fossil fuels at U.N. climate conference
While that puts America at odds with 194 other nations, some American entrepreneurs and politicians want to make sure the administration does not have the final word
Protesters disrupt U.S. event at climate talks in Germany
About 200 protesters stood up 10 minutes into the event and began singing an anti-coal song to the tune of "God Bless the U.S.A"
Global carbon pollution rises after 3 straight flat years
Global carbon pollution rose this year after three straight years when levels of the heat-trapping gas didn't go up at all
Syria and Paris climate accord
Syria has signaled it will sign the landmark Paris climate accord, meaning the U.S. would be the only United Nations member outside the deal if President Trump makes good on his threat to pull out.
Leaked docs spark ethics accusation against Prince Charles
Prince Charles' investments were revealed in leak of "Paradise Papers" financial documents
Syria to join Paris climate accord, leaving U.S. lone outlier
The move would leave the United States as the only U.N. member nation not supporting the agreement
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The country's top scientists released a report on climate change that says the earth is experiencing "the warmest period of the history of modern civilization and the humans are the dominant reasons why." West Palm Beach affiliate WPEC lead meteorologist Jeff Berardelli speaks to CBSN.
Climate report says humans "extremely likely" to blame for warming
Government report says "there are no convincing alternative explanations" for rising temperatures and a changing climate
Climate change is hurting craft breweries
Breweries around the country are struggling, as climate change and intense droughts make it harder to get crucial ingredients for beer making. Chris Martinez explains.
Record surge in atmospheric CO2 in 2016
“We are actually moving in the wrong direction," World Meteorological Organization Secretary-General Petteri Taalas says
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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.
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.