Japanese island plagued by voracious birds and their acidic poop
Great cormorants were once endangered in Japan, but now they've eaten and pooped their way onto the holy island of Miyajima's most-wanted list.
Environment
Past disasters inspire potential clean energy
California's Salton Sea is a man-made lake that was accidentally created in the early 20th century. Recently, it's fallen victim to drought and pollution. Now, it might have a new future: The arid land around the lake is expected to hold a vast supply of lithium, the resource used to make batteries for electric cars. John Blackstone has more.
Could the Arctic be ice-free within a decade?
Could the Arctic be ice-free within a decade? Here's what the latest science says – and how the loss of all that ice could lead to the next global conflict.
Rare red panda among 87 animals seized from smugglers at Thai airport
Officials in Thailand say 87 live animals, including an endangered red panda, were found in smugglers' luggage as they tried to fly to India.
Tesla's Giga Berlin plant in Germany shut down by suspected arson fire
German officials say an electricity pylon near Tesla's Giga Berlin plant was likely deliberately set ablaze, and they suspect a "left-wing extremist motive."
Massive dam removal project underway in California
Four dams are being removed from the Klamath River in Northern California. The local Native American tribe is hopeful the removal will help restore the salmon population in the river, which was devastated by the dams' construction. Ben Tracy has the story.
Mexico City facing water shortage crisis
Mexico City, one of the world's most populated cities, may be mere months away from running out of water. CBS News contributor Enrique Acevedo joins to discuss what led to the shortage.
Historic fire merges with another, scorching huge swath of Texas Panhandle
The state is battling its "largest and most destructive fire in Texas history," and the blaze is only 15% contained, officials said.
Texas Panhandle wildfire only 3% contained
A wildfire in the Texas Panhandle has expanded to more than one million acres, becoming the largest blaze in state history. CBS News correspondent Dave Malkoff has the latest.
Texas fires become state's 2nd largest blaze
The governor of Texas has declared a state of emergency in dozens of counties as an uncontained wildfire moves across the panhandle. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has the latest.
Slow rollout for EV charging stations
While carmakers are ramping up their rollouts of electric vehicles, the construction of EV charging stations has lagged far behind. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has more.
Biden blames Norfolk Southern for derailment
President Biden visited East Palestine, Ohio, for the first time Friday, more than a year after a train carrying hazardous materials derailed in the city. CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi has more.
SpaceX launches NASA satellite designed to shed new light on climate change
The spacecraft's instruments will study how Earth's oceans, atmosphere and land masses interact and how that interaction impacts climate change.
Super Bowl 58 makes history by going green
Super Bowl 58 is set to become the first of its kind to be powered entirely by renewable energy sources. This initiative marks a significant departure from traditional energy use at large-scale events.
Health issues a year after train derailment
It's been one year since the derailment of a Norfolk Southern freight train carrying toxic chemicals in East Palestine, Ohio, and local residents are still dealing with the health and environmental consequences. Roxana Saberi reports.
How climate change affects atmospheric rivers
Another atmospheric river is soaking California with historic amounts of rain and flooding. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy joins to explain how climate change is affecting these devastating and often deadly storms.
Satellite images of Chile wildfires show where forest fires burned
New satellite images show the extent of the widespread damage caused by raging wildfires in Chile's scenic Valparaíso regione.
Report: Demand for green jobs is increasing
A new LinkedIn report signals job postings requiring "green skills" are increasing, but the supply of qualified workers may not be keeping up with the demand. Sue Duke, a vice president at LinkedIn, joins CBS News with the study's takeaways.
Blueland CEO's fight against plastic waste
As part of our "Changing the Game" series, we're highlighting Sarah Paiji Yoo. She is the co-founder and CEO of Blueland, which specializes in eco-friendly cleaning products and is on a mission to eliminate single-use plastic.
Harvesting fresh produce for those in need
Wasted food is the most common material filling up U.S. landfills and incinerators, representing 8% of global greenhouse emissions. Those uneaten meals are more than enough to feed food-insecure Americans. CBS News' Meg Oliver catches up with one group that's part of a growing movement bridging that gap.
The startup trying to revolutionize coffee
Atomo Coffee is taking a radical approach to your regular brew: The company is trying to replace standard coffee with a product made without coffee beans, helping protect forests worldwide. Jo Ling Kent has more.
Could AI cut planes' planet-warming contrails?
Artificial intelligence could be used to help prevent planes from creating planet-warming contrails – the lines behind planes in the sky – according to a new study. National environmental correspondent David Schechter explains the feathery streaks of condensation may account for about 35% of the aviation industry's global warming impact.
Do nanoplastics carry health risks?
An average liter of bottled water contains nearly a quarter-million pieces of nanoplastic, according to a new study. Microplastics researcher Jaime Ross joins CBS News to talk about how these tiny fragments may affect the body.
Millions of tiny plastics flood Spain's coast after falling from ship
Dozens of 55-pound bags of the tiny plastic pellets known as nurdles, which are known to be a major source of microplastic pollution, have washed up in northwest Spain in recent weeks.
Melting Himalayan glaciers pose risk to world
Thousands of Himalayan glaciers could lose as much as 80% of their mass by the end of the century as the Earth's temperature rises, according to projections. Peter Clark, distinguished professor of earth, ocean, and atmospheric sciences at Oregon State University, joins CBS News to explain the problem and potential solutions.
Ukraine says huge Russian attack proves Putin uninterested in peace
As Trump pushes for peace, Ukraine accuses Russia of a deadly drone and missile strike, "as if there were no efforts by the world to stop this war."
Hurricane Erin starts moving away from North Carolina coastline
Meteorologists are closely tracking the projected path and forecast of Hurricane Erin, which is the first hurricane to develop over the Atlantic this year.
California Supreme Court declines to stop Newsom's redistricting plan
The California Supreme Court cleared the way for Democrats to move forward with a plan to redraw congressional districts Thursday.
32,000 pounds of meat products recalled due to false USDA inspection marks
Sabrositos Hondurenos, LLC is recalling about 32,000 pounds of various meat products with a false USDA mark of inspection, meaning the meats didn't go through proper federal examination, according to federal officials.
3 U.S. warships to sail off Venezuela as Trump pushes cartel crackdown
The U.S. is deploying 3 guided-missile destroyers to waters off Venezuela as part of President Trump's effort to combat threats from Latin American cartels.
U.S. and EU flesh out trade commitments under new framework deal
The U.S. and European Union said they have formalized a deal aimed at rebalancing their trade relationship.
Erik Menendez expected to appear virtually for parole board hearing
Menendez is expected to appear virtually from the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego.
Texas House passes GOP redistricting plan after weeks-long standoff
The measure now goes to the Senate, after Democrats returned from a quorum-breaking walkout. Republicans aim to reshape the state's congressional maps.
Judge Frank Caprio, known for his compassion in court, dies at 88
Judge Frank Caprio, a former judge for the Providence Municipal Court, died following a bout with pancreatic cancer, according to a statement posted to social media.