El Niño watch issued by NOAA's Climate Prediction Center
Climate scientists estimate the warm weather pattern could begin to develop as early as May.
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Greenhouse gases continue reach toward "uncharted levels," NOAA warns
The "alarming pace" of increasing greenhouse gas emissions was observed the same year that the planet had one of its warmest years on record.
Wet weather in West will bring drought relief
NOAA's U.S. spring outlook predicts more wet weather will help improve the severe drought across the Western United States. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy joins CBS News to discuss.
Freddy could be longest-lasting tropical cyclone on record
The storm has already killed at least 21 people and displaced thousands of others as it continues its "very rare" track.
Man called "Dolphin Dave" accused of harassing whales and dolphins
"Dolphin Dave" Jimenez is accused of swimming close enough to a humpback whale to nearly touch it and chasing a pod of dolphins.
Is offshore wind development a threat to whales? Here's what to know.
Nine dead whales have washed ashore in New Jersey and New York in recent months. Some are blaming offshore wind energy sites, but federal officials are pushing back.
Young whale of endangered species "likely to die" after entanglement
The entanglement has left the young whale with "numerous wounds across her body and whale lice on her head," NOAA said.
Rare whale may die after getting entangled
A 4-year-old North Atlantic right whale, one of the few remaining individuals of one of the rarest whale species in the world, is at serious risk after becoming heavily entangled, experts said.
High cost of weather and climate disasters
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says weather and climate-related disasters in 2022 cost the United States $165 billion. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more on the findings and the role played by climate change.
24.5 trillion gallons of rain have pelted California, student scientist estimates
Heavy storms driven by atmospheric rivers have been hitting California for weeks.
U.S. climate disasters cost $165B in 2022
CBS News' Errol Barnett takes a look at the high cost of weather and climate events in 2022 -- and why these kinds of disasters are expected to only get more expensive.
Another atmospheric river is hitting California. What's behind all these storms?
They are an important part of the world's ocean water cycle, often contributing to water supplies — but also can bring destruction.
Atmospheric river hits California. Here's what that means.
On average, the West Coast receives between 30% and 50% of its annual precipitation through atmospheric rivers.
Whale injured by ship makes her "last journey" – a 3,000-mile swim to Hawaii
Moon used only her pectoral fins to travel to Hawaii, where she is now "completely emaciated and covered in whale lice" – and according to one local professional diver, even being followed by sharks.
Starving birds on Alaska coast reveal threats of climate change
NOAA's annual "Arctic Report Card" documents changes in a region warming faster than anywhere else on Earth.
Tropical Depression Nicole topples Florida homes after making landfall as hurricane
Two people died after being electrocuted by a downed power line at an intersection, a sheriff's office said.
New species of whale named last year is "on the edge of extinction"
"Unless significant conservation actions are taken, the United States is likely to cause the first anthropogenic extinction of a great whale species," scientists said.
NOAA releases plan to protect Florida's coral reefs
Florida's coral reefs are experiencing a multi-year outbreak of stony coral tissue loss disease. It has harmed more than 22 species of stony corals in Florida, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Jennifer Koss, coral reef conservation program director for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, joined CBS News to discuss a new action plan to protect the coral reefs.
Hurricane hunter pilot discusses his mission
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's aircraft play an important role in hurricane forecasting. Captain Jason Mansour, who pilots a Gulfstream-IV Hurricane Hunter for NOAA, joins John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss what it's like to fly into a storm.
Officials warn Ian remains a threat to U.S.
Hurricane Ian regained strength over the Atlantic Ocean, becoming a Category 1 storm again as it takes aim Friday at Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. Officials warned the danger is far from over. CBS News correspondent Michael George reports from Folly Beach, South Carolina, just south of Charleston.
Tracking Ian: Hurricane warning for South Carolina
Michael Brennan, the acting deputy director of the National Hurricane Center, joined CBS News with the latest forecast for Ian, which is now a tropical storm but could strengthen again as it moves toward South Carolina after hitting Florida.
Hurricane Ian hits Cuba as a Category 3 storm, on track to hit Florida
The powerful storm hit western Cuba early Tuesday, and is expected to strengthen even more before dealing a blow to Florida's west coast.
Hurricane Fiona strengthens into Category 4 storm, heads toward Bermuda
It was forecast to squeeze past Bermuda Thursday before hitting easternmost Canada by late Friday.
Alaska storm could bring "worst coastal flooding in 50 years"
Nearly 50-foot waves and tides up to 13 feet are expected as the dangerous storm brings hundreds of miles of hurricane-force winds.
"Significant milestone" reached in ozone layer recovery
The harmful chemicals that have damaged Earth's shield against radiation are on the decline, according to new research.
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Ukraine agrees to peace deal, only "minor details" left, official says
A push by the Trump administration to end Russia's war on Ukraine appears to make headway, with Kyiv saying Zelenskyy could visit D.C. within days to finalize a deal.
Trump administration orders review of refugees who entered under Biden, memo shows
The Trump administration has directed a review of refugees admitted under former President Joe Biden, part of an effort to identify potential reasons that would disqualify them from being able to stay.
Noem made decision not to turn around deportation flights after judge's order, DOJ says
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem made the final decision to allow a group of deportees to be handed over to El Salvador after a judge said their flights must be returned to the U.S., the DOJ said.
Accusations of "sedition" spark uproar. Here's what the law says.
Six Democratic lawmakers are facing federal inquiries after they recorded a video urging military service members not to follow unlawful orders, a message President Trump alleged was "seditious."
Swalwell sues housing official who's made multiple criminal referrals for Trump critics
Trump housing official Bill Pulte also submitted criminal referrals for investigations into Sen. Adam Schiff, New York Attorney General Letitia James and Federal Reserve Board member Lisa Cook.
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How an innocent woman's name was tied to the Jan. 6 pipe bombs
The FBI has ruled the woman out as a suspect in the 2021 plot, sources said, but only after her name circulated on social platforms and a conservative news site.
FBI opens inquiry into Democrats over "illegal orders," lawmakers say
The group appeared in a video last week that called on service members and members of the intelligence community to "refuse illegal orders."
National Park Service to hike entrance fees for foreign visitors
The fee change for international visitors will impact 11 national parks, including the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Yosemite, according to the Interior Department.
Maps show where storms threaten Thanksgiving travel across the U.S.
Two storm systems are forecast to bring rain, snow and powerful winds to various parts of the U.S. this week, in the days leading up to Thanksgiving.