EPA proposes first national limits on "forever chemicals" in drinking water
The planned regulation would establish legally enforceable levels for six PFAS known to occur in drinking water.
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Search intensifies for kidnapped Americans in Mexico; Homebuyers grapple with higher borrowing costs.
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Officials monitoring air, water quality due to toxic materials from train derailment in Ohio; Delta Air Lines rolls out free Wi-Fi on most domestic flights.
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Russia intensifies Bakhmut offensive in eastern Ukraine; New report shows apartment rental prices drop across the U.S.
Making climate-friendly food choices
More consumers are making food choices with sustainability in mind, cutting back on meat and seeking out more environmentally friendly options. CBS News' Michael George introduces us to a climate-conscious eater who coined his own term for reducing meat consumption.
Energy-saving smart windows could help combat climate change
Smart windows have a microscopic coating connected to computer chips and can be controlled by an app.
West Virginia train derailment leaks diesel, oil into protected river
The portion of the New River impacted by the train derailment is part of a national park, and is believed to be older than the Appalachians.
35 detained after "coordinated attack" at Atlanta's "Cop City"
A protest at a police training center that opponents call "Cop City" turned violent on Sunday, authorities say.
Red tide is back in Florida. Here's what to know about the toxic bloom.
Medium to high concentrations of the organism that causes red tide have been found in more than 100 samples along Florida's Gulf Coast. Here's how it impacts humans, pets and marine life.
14-foot-long python found dead on side of road on Long Island
The python's size is roughly the same height as a single-story home.
Tesla to build "gigafactory" in Mexico
Tesla announced plans to build a factory in Monterrey, Mexico -- its third plant outside the United States. New York Times business reporter Jack Ewing joined CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss what the move means for the company and what its environmental impact could be.
Greta Thunberg joins activists' protest against a wind farm in Norway
The country's supreme court ruled construction of the turbines a violation of Indigenous Sami people's rights, but didn't say what should be done about it.
Erin Brockovich addresses derailed Ohio train
Erin Brockovich, known for her 1990s battle against a company that contaminated the local water supply, appeared at a town hall in East Palestine, Ohio. She told residents to keep fighting for answers and called for transparency from train operator Norfolk Southern. Roxana Saberi reports.
Ohio train derailment leaves estimated 43,700 animals dead
Officials originally said they believed 3,500 aquatic animals had been killed. With the toll estimated to be more than 12 times that amount, officials say they're unsure how long recovery will take.
Venice's famous canals are drying up
Not long ago, Italian officials raised concerns about severe flooding in Venice. Now, the city's famous canals are drying up. Environmentalists say drought conditions and tidal changes are to blame, with the extremes exacerbated by climate change CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay joined anchors Lana Zak and Errol Barnett to discuss the impact.
Ohio train derailment contaminates thousands of pounds of soil, water
The train cars that went off the rails earlier this month in East Palestine, Ohio, were carrying several hazardous materials known to have potentially damaging health effects.
Restoration project turns trash into treasure
Louisiana's lakes and marshes provide protection from storms and hurricanes, but have seen significant erosion in recent years. Two students found a way to turn everyday waste into a solution. Michelle Miller reports.
What is vinyl chloride?
The Feb. 3 Ohio train derailment resulted in the release of toxic chemicals into the environment. But one of those – vinyl chloride – is particularly hazardous, and is associated with a higher risk of some forms of cancer. It can also be used to create a gas that was used as a weapon in WWI. Here's what to know.
Health concerns after Ohio train derailment
Residents in East Palestine, Ohio, are concerned about their health after an explosive train derailment earlier this month forced hundreds of evacuations. Reid Frazier, energy reporter for The Allegheny Front and Pittsburgh's NPR news station, joined CBS News to discuss.
Hawaii researchers found fishing nets, plastic bags in stomach of dead whale
Researchers found multiple types of fishing nets, plastic bags and other debris in the stomach of a 60-ton sperm whale.
Dolphins return to NYC's Bronx River
The NYC Parks Department said it's believed the dolphins "naturally found" their way back to the river as conditions continue to improve after years of pollution.
The East Coast's snowless winter leaves some businesses feeling the heat
The lack of snow is taking a financial toll from Maine to Michigan.
CGAP: Helping build Financial Systems For All
Improving lives through inclusive finance
NASA debuts plans for new environmentally friendly plane
NASA has unveiled plans for a new experimental environmentally friendly airplane, which it hopes will hit the skies in 2028. Dieter Holger, sustainability reporter for the Wall Street Journal, discussed the environmental impact such a plane could have in the future.
Greta Thunberg detained by German police at coal mining protest
Climate activist Greta Thunberg was seen being detained by German police on Tuesday at a protest over an energy company's plan to demolish an abandoned town to mine coal.
Senate reconvening Sunday after rare Saturday session aimed at ending shutdown
Senators convened for a rare Saturday session aimed at ending the government shutdown, with no signs of an imminent breakthrough. They will meet again Sunday.
More than 1,000 flights canceled today largely due to cuts tied to shutdown
The FAA ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights ahead of this weekend as the agency deals with air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown.
FAA grounds MD-11 planes after deadly Kentucky crash
The Federal Aviation Administration on Saturday ordered MD-11 and MD-11F aircrafts to be grounded as authorities investigate the deadly UPS plane crash in Kentucky.
Trump admin. asks judge to allow U.S. to deport Abrego Garcia to Liberia
Kilmar Abrego Garcia's lawyers argued an interview conducted by a U.S. asylum officer last month did not amount to sufficient due process.
Supreme Court allows Trump admin. to temporarily pause full SNAP payments
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson on Friday froze, for now, a lower court order that required the Trump administration to swiftly provide full SNAP benefits to roughly 42 million Americans.
White House says Commanders naming new stadium after Trump would be "beautiful"
Under a deal between the Commanders and D.C., the team will return to the nation's capital in a new stadium expected to cost nearly $4 billion.
4 dead, 13 injured after police chase suspect crashes into Florida LGBTQ bar
More than a dozen people were standing outside Bradley's, a popular LGBTQ bar, when the car crashed into them after a police chase.
Syrian president arrives in U.S. for meeting with Trump
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, whose rebel forces ousted longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad late last year, is due to meet President Trump at the White House on Monday.
Shots fired at Border Patrol agents in Chicago, DHS says
A driver fired shots at Customs and Border Patrol agents in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood on Saturday, according to the Department of Homeland Security.