Typhoon Kalmaegi slams into Vietnam after killing scores in Philippines
Typhoon Kalmaegi battered the Philippines, killing scores of people before moving on to Vietnam, and there's another potential monster storm brewing at sea.
Global Warming
Coral reefs are first environmental system to pass climate "tipping point"
Crucial for marine life and the global economy, coral reefs are the planet's first major environmental system to cross a climate "tipping point" as the world warms.
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?
Abrupt Antarctic climate shifts could lead to "catastrophic consequences," experts warn
A new study warns that irreversible changes happening in Antarctica, which are caused by climate change, could cause global oceans to rise by meters.
Annual State of the Climate report released
A State of the Climate report from the American Meteorological Society shares concerning updates about the planet. It shows that the annual global temperature, greenhouse gas concentrations and ocean heat all hit record highs last year. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
Animals threatened by Arctic sea ice melt
Tuesday is "Arctic Sea Ice Day," created underscore the needs of animals in northern Canada threatened by Arctic sea ice melt. Alysa McCall, director of conservation outreach for Polar Bears International, and Kieran McIver, director of field operations for polar Bears International, joined CBS News to talk about the day.
Juliana v. United States: The climate lawsuit
The lawsuit alleges the U.S. government knowingly failed to protect 21 young people from climate change. 60 Minutes first reported on the suit in 2019.
Climate change could drown Venice
Flood waters are rising higher and more frequently in Venice because of global climate change. John Dickerson reports on how the city is trying to fight the water and why the rest of the world needs to pay attention.
Venice flooding shows climate change stakes
Princeton geosciences professor Michael Oppenheimer tells John Dickerson the world needs to take notice of the flooding in Venice because it will happen in other cities soon. See the full story, Sunday
Students protest climate change before summit
Students around the world are skipping school Friday and taking to the streets to protest global warming. Demonstrations in Madrid, Tokyo, and Melbourne are being billed as a "Global Day of Action" ahead of climate change meetings beginning in Madrid next week. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Tillerson: Paris Accord
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson speaks with Face the Nation Moderator John Dickerson about the Paris Climate Change Accord.
Lawsuit could put climate change on trial
A lawsuit filed on behalf of 21 kids alleges the U.S. government knowingly failed to protect them from climate change. If the plaintiffs win, it could mean massive changes for the use of fossil fuels. Steve Kroft reports.
Could climate change go on trial?
A lawsuit filed on behalf of 21 kids alleges the U.S. government knowingly failed to protect them from climate change. If the plaintiffs win, it could mean massive changes for the use of fossil fuels. 60 Minutes reports, Sunday at 7 p.m. ET/PT
Lawsuit could put climate change on trial
A lawsuit filed on behalf of 21 kids alleges the U.S. government knowingly failed to protect them from climate change. If the plaintiffs win, it could mean massive changes for the use of fossil fuels. Steve Kroft reports.
What's at risk if greenhouse gas tracking stops
Cuts to a critical carbon-monitoring program could erase decades of insight into Earth's warming atmosphere. David Schechter has more.
Climate change made recent flooding in Midwest, South more intense, report finds
Analysis from World Weather Attribution, a climate science group, found that human-caused global warming made the record-breaking downpours in early April about 9% heavier.
Temperature shifts more rapidly, study finds
If you've noticed the temperature has been all over the place, you're not alone. A new study revealed rapid temperature shifts are globally increasing. CBS News New York meteorologist John Elliott breaks it down.
Climate crisis hits home in "On the Edge" doc
The Canadian town known as the polar bear capital of the world is now on the front lines of climate change. CBS News Minnesota's Erin Hassanzadeh reports in the documentary "On the Edge."
ClimateWatch: Wildfires and climate change
In this episode of "ClimateWatch," CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at the impact wildfires have had on the United States and how climate change is playing a role.
Why ice loss in the Arctic is threatening polar bear populations
After a summer of fasting on land, the bears need to get back to their frozen home to hunt seals and bulk up. But their migration ritual is changing.
Polar bears under threat as glaciers melt faster
A new global assessment shows that the world's glaciers are melting faster in the last 10 years compared to the previous decade. Polar bears, which depend on the frozen sheets, are increasingly under threat. Erin Hassanzadeh reports.
Study: Climate change leading to more rats
A new study has found that rat populations have spiked in cities with warming temperatures resulting from climate change. The lead author of that study, University of Richmond associate professor Jonathan Richardson, joined CBS News to discuss the rats.
Rat populations spike in cities due to warming temperatures, study says
Large rat populations can have a damaging effect on cities. Researchers found that living with rats " impacts people and their psyche."
Scientists say people hit with 41 extra days of dangerous heat this year
Researchers say human-caused climate change dealt people an average of nearly six weeks of extra extreme heat in 2024, while also fueling more destructive storms.
ClimateWatch: Looking back on 2024’s extreme weather
In this episode of “ClimateWatch,” CBS national environmental correspondent David Schechter looks back at the devastating hurricanes, landslides, flooding and more that impacted the U.S. this year.
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FAA order cutting thousands of flights kicks in as airlines scramble to comply
The FAA ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights as the agency deals with air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown.
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Senate Republicans reject Democrats' health care offer to end shutdown
Senate Republicans rejected an offer from Democrats to end the shutdown in exchange for a one-year extension of health care tax credits. Follow live updates here.
Kendrick Lamar leads the 2026 Grammy nominations. See the list.
The 68th Grammy Awards include two new categories: best traditional country album and best album cover.
USDA working to comply with court order to pay full SNAP benefits
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to provide full food benefits to roughly 42 million Americans enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program by Friday.
Trump pardons New York Mets legend Darryl Strawberry
The eight-time MLB All-Star pleaded guilty to tax evasion in 1995, and has since served time.
Robot rescues Ukrainian soldier trapped for 33 days behind enemy lines
After seven attempts, Ukrainian forces managed to extract a wounded comrade from Russian-occupied ground with a drone resembling an armored off-road casket.
Trump pardons ex-Tennessee House speaker who was convicted of corruption charges
President Trump pardoned former Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada and his former chief of staff, both of whom were convicted of corruption charges.
Mark Sanchez let go by Fox Sports after stabbing incident in Indianapolis
Fox Sports announced that it has hired former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees to replace Mark Sanchez.
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin introduces bill to fund Head Start during shutdown
Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin, a Democrat, introduced legislation to restore funding to Head Start programs as some have been forced to close because of the government shutdown.