Tillerson says Trump open to staying in Paris climate accord under "right conditions"
"We want to be productive. We want to be helpful," Tillerson said on "Face the Nation"
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Summer growing longer in waters off New England, scientists say
Longer summer could have big ramifications for everything from the strength of storms to the health of fisheries and endangered whales, say scientists
Are hurricanes feeling effects of climate change?
Was the double whammy of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma more than a coincidence? An atmospheric scientist explains
Do extreme hurricanes need a whole new category?
Some experts think the scale from 1 to 5 that's used to measure the destructive power of a hurricane may no longer be enough
Hurricane Irma and climate change
Chief meteorologist Eric Fisher of CBS Boston station WBZ joins "CBS This Morning" to break down Irma and its path. He also explains how climate change can "add extra fuel to the fire" in terms of the intensity of hurricanes.
How often does a "500-year" flood really happen?
The U.S. has experienced at least 24 of these so-called "500-year" rain events since 2010
What does "500-year" floods mean?
Hurricane Irma comes just two weeks after Hurricane Harvey brought "500-year" rainfall to parts of Houston. The U.S. has experienced at least 24 of these so-called "500-year" rain events since 2010. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Harvey's environmental impact
Many refineries and chemical plants in Texas are finding it hard to deal with the "extreme" effects of Harvey, and former EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy says more needs to be done to prepare and adapt as climate change intensifies storms. McCarthy joins CBSN to discuss.
Climate scientist says Harvey "should serve as a warning"
Warmer air holds more water, so warming air and seas make storms bigger rainmakers than similar size storms in the past, experts say
Sea change: How the Dutch confront the rise of the oceans
Holland's innovative strategies for managing water may benefit other countries preparing for the fallout of climate change
The Dutch and rising sea levels
Windmills are more than just a traditional part of the Dutch landscape; they have played a key role in the war Holland has waged against the sea for centuries. Today the Dutch are using ever-more innovative methods to combat rising sea levels, strategies that may also benefit other nations confronting the effects of climate change. Martha Teichner reports. (Originally broadcast on May 21, 2017.)
Climate Refugees: Kiribati
Accelerating sea level rise means the islanders of Kiribati face homelessness, sooner rather than later
Report: Trump dissolves climate change advisory panel
The panel, formed in 2015, was tasked with advising government and the private sector on navigating climate change
Behind the Lens: Climate Refugees
The people who contribute the least to climate change stand to lose the most -- I saw that in Kiribati
July ranks as second hottest month on record
"There is simply no denying the mounting evidence globally and regionally – the new climate normal is upon us now"
Fines for illegal pollution drop under Trump administration, study says
Justice Dept. settled 26 civil cases against companies or environmental violations -- totaling $12M in penalties -- a 60 percent drop under previous presidents
Europe swelters through "Lucifer," a brutal heat wave
"Lucifer" is living up to its name with intense heat that is fanning forest fires across France and Spain
Gov't scientist claims retaliation for speaking out on climate change
Last month, government scientist Joel Clement spoke about climate change at the UN. Six days later, he was reassigned
Report: Federal climate findings counter Trump's stance
Draft report obtained by New York Times contradicts Trump administration's stance on impacts of climate change
Wyoming's green jobs
In Wyoming -- the top coal-producing state in America -- wind now provides 10 times more energy than it did a decade ago. Barry Petersen reports on the emergence of green jobs in the deep-red state.
Unexpected impact of carbon emissions on our food
New research finds millions of people around the world will be at risk of nutrient deficiencies as a result of rising CO2 levels
Al Gore on why climate change is a national security threat
The former vice president is out with a new documentary, "An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power"
Al Gore says fight for climate will continue despite Trump
Gore says climate change is a national security threat, and the country needs to "get over this phony discussion of 'is this real'"
Al Gore on climate-related threats
In our series, Issues That Matter, we take a closer look at climate change. Former Vice President Al Gore has spent decades working on this global issue, winning a Nobel Peace Prize for his work. Gore joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how the U.S. still might meet its Paris climate accord commitments despite pulling out of the agreement, the climate-related national security issues facing the world today and what he thinks is driving the opposition who don't believe in global warming.
Ghost forests
Rising sea levels are killing off trees that once flourished along U.S. shorelines, resulting in "ghost forests." Scientists say the phenomenon could get worse as climate change continues.
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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.
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.