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Four families have filed a lawsuit, saying the Navy "harbored toxic secrets" when jet fuel contaminated drinking water for 93,000 military members and civilians in Hawaii.
Researchers in California and Utah found that dams made by beavers can help create drought- and fire-resistant landscapes.
Large buildings are a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions. But as CBS News' Natalie Brand shows us, future architects at Howard University in Washington D.C. hope to shrink the size of those carbon footprints.
California will be the first state in the nation to install solar panel canopies over canals to combat drought and climate change.
A new study finds that more than 120 trillion tons of ice in Greenland is no longer being fed by glaciers and is destined to melt away.
Over the next decade teams will digitize DNA of the 1.8 million named species on Earth.
The California Air Resources Board voted Thursday in favor of a plan to ban the sale of new gas-powered vehicles by 2035. Margo Oge, former director of the EPA's Office of Transportation and Air Quality, discussed what this means for California.
The nuclear power plant in the middle of the fighting in Ukraine was temporarily cut off from the electrical grid because of fire damage.
CBS News' Kris Van Cleave visits Carmel, Indiana, which is turning all its intersections into roundabouts. Officials say it's making roads safer while cutting down on gas costs and helping the environment.
As record-high temperatures continue to impact economies as well as the health of individuals, officials are working to find new ways to address the problem. Enrique Acevedo speaks to local officials in Spain and Florida on their plans.
A restaurant customer in Fort Lauderdale has died of a bacterial infection after eating raw oysters.
The latest discovery marked the fifth time authorities discovered skeletal remains in the reservoir, which is drying up amid an ongoing drought.
President Biden on Tuesday signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law. It marks a major victory for the Biden administration's domestic agenda ahead of the midterm elections. Sean Sullivan, Washington Post deputy politics editor, joins CBS News to discuss the significance of the legislation.
A new report reveals nearly one-third of U.S. adults will likely live in counties experiencing hazardous heat by 2053. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Irina Ivanova joins CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Elaine Quijano to discuss the alarming analysis.
As companies and individuals attempt to shrink their carbon footprints by buying carbon offsets, wildfires in the U.S. West are threatening the land set aside for such efforts. Senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
President Biden scored another victory with the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act Friday, a landmark climate, health care and tax bill. Scott MacFarlane has more.
Beef, lamb, nuts, dried fruit and coffee were rated the worst in a study that looked at the environmental impact of 57,000 different foods. Scientists found squash, fizzy drinks like Colas and sports and energy drinks were least harmful to the environment.
Europe is on track for one of the worst droughts in centuries as it combats raging wildfires. Roxana Saberi has more.
The Senate's nonpartisan rules arbiter has dealt a blow to Democrats' plan for curbing drug prices.
In Kentucky, the death toll continues to rise after devastating flooding. In Northern California, at least four people have died in the McKinney Fire. Much of the country is facing extreme heat. The Weather Channel meteorologist Mike Bettes has more.
Every year, the fins of as many as 73 million sharks are sliced from the backs of the majestic sea predators.
The American Conservation Coalition favors taking steps to combat climate change, and believes more young Republicans are concerned about protecting the Earth. The group's executive vice president, Danielle Butcher, joins Elaine Quijano on CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss their approach.
Construction will continue on Enbridge's Line 3 oil pipeline in Northern Minnesota after an appellate court affirmed a key permit. Hundreds of people have been arrested for protesting the project, citing environmental concerns. Dan Kraker, a reporter for Minnesota Public Radio, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano with the latest on the controversy.
Thunberg's new documentary series, titled "Greta Thunberg: A Year to Change the World," premieres Thursday night on PBS.
Some National Guard members in Washington D.C., likely fewer than 50, will be armed starting Sunday night, a military official told CBS News.
Taking no chances, SpaceX called off an attempt to launch its huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket after running into problems with ground equipment.
Fernand is the sixth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.
Russia accused Ukraine of launching drone attacks that sparked a fire at a nuclear power plant in its western Kursk region overnight Sunday.
The Powerball jackpot is now an estimated $750 million for Monday night's drawing, making it the 10th-largest jackpot in Powerball game history.
Jerry Adler's acting credits include "The Sopranos" and "The Good Wife." He also had 53 Broadway productions to his name, all behind the scenes.
Dangerously hot conditions hit states up and down the West Coast over the weekend, owing to a persistent heat wave stretching from the Pacific Northwest to California and the desert Southwest.
Chicago police said the child was inside the apartment when he suffered a gunshot wound to the head.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said President Trump's rhetoric on crime is "purely performative" as the president offered to send troops to Baltimore amid a broader push to crack down on crime.