Rising temperatures cause surge of contact burn injuries from hot surfaces
An analysis that reviewed 16 years of data found contact burn injuries surged as summer temperatures rose.
Used oyster shells dumped into water to help restore ecosystem
Oyster beds are critical to a healthy ocean, because they filter water, prevent erosion and provide a home for an estimated 300 different species.
As Trump administration eases EPA regulations, Houston could pay a price
In April, the Trump administration gave 68 plants a two-year exemption from complying with federal regulations intended to lower mercury emissions, a powerful toxin that can affect the brain.
"Ice battery" system being used to cool buildings and lower energy costs
The "ice battery" system freezes water at night when the cost of electricity is low. Then, during the day, when the price is high, the building is cooled with the previous night's ice instead of using expensive electricity.
Proposed NOAA cuts threaten decades-long CO2 data collection: Scientist
Charles David Keeling first documented how the gas buildup in the atmosphere contributes to the warming planet. His son says proposed cuts to NOAA threaten critical scientific research.
Warming rivers threaten fly fishing industry in California, across country
California is one of the top fly-fishing destinations of the nation, especially when it comes to wild trout. But as climate change continues to warm our rivers, the pressure is growing on California's cold-water fish.
How the Lenape Nation fights to protect the Delaware River
The Lenape's efforts helped lead to a 2021 ban on fracking in the Delaware River Basin and prevented the building of a dam along the river in 2002.
Climate change is threatening the fishing industry. Here's how
As climate change warms rivers, the fishing industry is increasingly threatened. One nonprofit shows how it's helping to save the fishing-tourism economy.
What are communities across the country doing to save our damaged rivers?
America's rivers and streams are under threat from pollution, development and climate change. A CBS News team spent a week traveling down the Delaware River for a closer look at the impact.
Americans keep building in floodplains, repeating "sad story" over and over
Americans living in floodplains may be offered buyouts, but they don't always take them.
Minority communities much more likely to have sewage in waterways
A major issue facing U.S. rivers is contamination by sewage and other forms of pollution, but some communities are impacted more than others.
Fossil fuel companies target America's love of college sports
Critics say some of the messages in these ads leave the impression that oil and gas companies are part of the solution to climate change — instead of the problem.
Why the maple syrup industry is under threat from climate change
Sugar maple habitats appear to be shifting northward due to climate change. Maine maple syrup producers are working to adapt.
Oceanographers study the impact of toxic ash from the L.A. wildfires
By coincidence, a research ship pulled up to Los Angeles as the deadly wildfires were burning thousands of homes, incinerating plastic, paint, asbestos and car batteries.
Former top NOAA scientist under Trump issues a "Sharpie-gate" warning
Craig McLean said many scientists "are worried about President Donald Trump's return to office — after he undermined science in his first term."