Helene "close to a worst-case scenario" for western North Carolina
The North Carolina State Climate Office explains how the "monster storm" left unprecedented damage that will likely "take years to document."
The North Carolina State Climate Office explains how the "monster storm" left unprecedented damage that will likely "take years to document."
The last coal-fired power plant in the U.K. is closing, ending Britain's 140-year reliance on the fossil fuel for electricity.
Rising Florida home insurance rates, which surged 45% from 2017 to 2022, are likely to keep climbing along with the mercury, experts say.
Video shows the moment an Outer Banks home collapsed into the sea, the 10th house collapse in four years.
A Yale poll found two-thirds of Americans say they're worried about climate change. Answer questions from the survey to see how your views compare to others in your area and the nation.
Hurricane John's rapid intensification forced Mexico's Pacific tourist hubs of Acapulco and Puerto Escondido to brace quickly for a Category 3 storm.
Research shows 70% of Americans think global warming will hurt future generations and 62% say Congress should do more about it. Why do many elected officials vote against efforts to combat climate change?
Less than 10% of plastics in the U.S. are recycled.
A drought has dried up Ecuador's hydroelectric power capacity, prompting four consecutive overnight blackouts to conserve energy.
Jane Fonda spoke with CBS News about why she joined the fight: "This isn't just about the environment. This is about the whole planet."
Scientists from the International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration warn of a "grim outlook" for the Thwaites Glacier, also known as the "Doomsday Glacier."
Meat processor's marketing of industrial beef products as "climate-smart" misleads consumers, environmental group alleges.
Scientists have moved about 300 endangered sea corals from South Florida to the Texas Gulf Coast for research and restoration.
Home insurance premiums have at times risen 40% faster than inflation. Extreme weather events are likely to make the expense worse.
A CBS News map shows where leaf colors are changing and where to see peak fall foliage, updated regularly.
Officials in China moved some 414,000 people out of the way in Shanghai before the strongest storm in decades flooded roads and cancelled flights.
Heavy rains caused severe flooding in Central Europe, affecting countries including Austria, the Czech Republic, Poland and Romania.
A tsunami stemming from a landslide was behind a surprising seismic event last year that shook the earth for nine days, researchers said.
At least 197 people have been killed by Typhoon Yagi's inundations in Vietnam alone, as a vast swath of Southeast Asia reels from flooding and landslides.
Homicide, named by one study in 2022 as the leading cause of death of pregnant women in the U.S., is also among the risks inflated by extreme temperatures.
During the countdown to Election Day, CBS breaks down how Harris and Trump have addressed key climate issues.
Officials in Vietnam have blamed at least 59 deaths on Typhoon Yagi, which has also crippled business in the country's industrial heartland.
As climate change whips up wilder weather, more Americans must deal with "hazards they have not faced in the past," expert says.
CBS News Climate Correspondent David Schechter explores cooling solutions to stay healthy and safe as climate change makes our planet hotter.
The average temperature from June to August was 104.5 degrees, breaking previous records of 104.2 degrees, set in 2021 and 2018.
The northern lights could dazzle millions of Americans in some northern states this weekend.
The Bethany Beach firefly is the first lightning bug species to be considered for protections under the Endangered Species Act.
In this episode of "Climate Watch: Protecting the Planet," CBS News senior environmental correspondent Ben Tracy speaks to scientists and experts about the growing number of critically endangered plants and animals and how humans can help.
The author revisits his 2000 bestseller "The Tipping Point," to examine the flip side of that earlier book's lessons about studying social change. Among the topics he covers: Cheetah reproduction.
The Viking burial ground, used during the 9th and 10th centuries, was discovered on the southern outskirts of the village of Åsum.
Nine years after it was negotiated, the Paris Climate Agreement continues to serve as a blueprint for global environmental goals. Todd Stern, the top U.S. negotiator for the deal, outlines the years-long process it took to reach the landmark agreement in his new book, "Landing the Paris Climate Agreement: How It Happened, Why It Matters and What Comes Next." Stern joins CBS News to look back at the talks.
Florida is bracing for the wrath of Hurricane Helene. A common question that scientists face during natural disasters like this is: Has climate change impacted their severity? CBS News Miami investigative reporter Jim Defede and CBS News Texas investigative reporter Brian New break down how lawmakers and residents in their states view climate change amid natural disasters.
Three houses have collapsed into the ocean in Rodanthe, North Carolina, in less than a week — and they're likely not the last. Here's why.
President Biden touted his administration's climate progress at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. But in California, lawmakers have often been ahead of the federal government's climate policy, although they are not always aligned. CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts has more.
Some of California's Democratic state politicians say they are voting against clean energy measures and climate legislation for economic reasons connected to their constituents. CBS News Sacramento's Julie Watts reports.
One of the main points of discussion for world leaders meeting at this week's United Nations General Assembly is climate change. CBS News Philadelphia reporter Joe Holden and CBS News Colorado reporter Shaun Boyd discuss the impact and how it affects voters.
Fracking has become a big talking point in the presidential election. But while it has helped boost U.S. energy production, studies have shown it's also linked to a number of environmental and human health issues, including childhood leukemia. Here's what to know.
The Australasian narrow-nosed spookfish has a bulging black eyes and a wispy tail.
Hurricane John's rapid intensification forced Mexico's Pacific tourist hubs of Acapulco and Puerto Escondido to brace quickly for a Category 3 storm.
Climate change affects several aspects of American life — health, economics, the weather and possibly this fall: politics. According to a recent survey from the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication, 62% of registered voters across parties prefer a candidate who supports action on global warming. Anthony Leiserowitz, who co-authored the study, joins CBS News to unpack the findings.
Sarah Harris' mother believes Dr. James Ryan dominated every aspect of her daughter's life, brought her powerful habit-forming drugs, and is therefore responsible for her death.
"One thing the detectives kept telling us was … eventually technology's gonna solve this case. … I trusted that, and they turned out that they were right," Sarah Yarborough's mother tells "48 Hours."
Witnessing the events of July 13 took away our feeling of safety while doing our jobs, and the effects of that continue to impact us.
Flames and smoke appeared on Frontier Flight 1326 as the plane touched down at the Las Vegas airport.
Hundreds of roads across Western North Carolina remain closed and damaged, including portions of Interstate 40.
With one major medical supplier's production hubs closed, hospitals say they are rationing IV fluid bags and employing other conservation measures.
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon "has not endorsed a candidate," bank says, refuting former president's claim on social media.
Outside of Florida, roughly 99% of homeowners that sustained flooding are not covered, Insurance Information Institute estimates.
The Social Security Administration will set its 2025 cost-of-living adjustment within days. Here's what the experts say.
Trump Media exec's exit comes as Truth Social's parent company is ordered to hand over nearly 800,000 shares to an investor.
Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz met in New York for the CBS News vice presidential debate. Here are the highlights.
CBS News is fact checking the biggest claims made by Tim Walz and JD Vance during the vice presidential debate.
CBS News poll finds Walz and Vance improved their standing in what debate watchers said was a positive debate.
Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance said Americans "need a new direction" as he closed out the only VP debate before the November election.
Gov. Tim Walz touted Vice President Kamala Harris' coalition of supporters, praising her for bringing "joy" to politics.
Doctors operated on Allison Misconin's reproductive system while she was more than halfway through her first pregnancy.
Deadly flooding from Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina has disrupted the underground nests of yellow jackets, bees and other insects.
With one major medical supplier's production hubs closed, hospitals say they are rationing IV fluid bags and employing other conservation measures.
It centers around a sweeping new weekly metric called "acute respiratory illness."
A majority of kids have school-related worries and there are ways to help ease their stress. A psychiatrist shares tips.
Congolese authorities have started mpox vaccinations, nearly two months after the disease outbreak was declared a global emergency.
Israel has sharply expanded its strikes on Lebanon in recent weeks after nearly a year of exchanging fire with the Iran-backed Hezbollah.
The severe rainstorm that hit Bosnia overnight Friday killed at least 16 and caused water to surge into homes as residents slept.
A French judge in the trial of dozens of men accused of raping an unconscious woman decided to allow the public to see some video recordings of the alleged rapes.
The U.S. military on Friday struck multiple Houthi targets in Yemen a week after the Pentagon blamed the Houthis for an unsuccessful "complex attack" near U.S. Navy ships.
Keanu Reeves finished 25th in the Toyota GR Cup at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
"Super/Man" explores the real-life heroism of Christopher Reeve using interviews and home videos.
In 1978, Christopher Reeve made the world believe in superheroes with his portrayal of Superman in the eponymous film. The star died in 2004, nearly a decade after suffering a tragic accident that re-shaped his life and his family's. Now, the documentary "Super/Man" shows us just how heroic Reeve was in real life. Michelle Miller has more. "Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story" will be in theaters on Friday, October 11.
Five years after HBO's "Game of Thrones" came to an end, fans have a chance to call part of the hit fantasy series their own. Heritage Auctions opens bidding on more than 2,000 props and costumes from the show starting next week. Dana Jacobson has more.
Jane Fonda is no stranger to activism. During a career that has spanned seven decades, she has voiced her opinions on many issues, especially those related to climate change. Now, she's getting involved at the grassroots level and helping campaign for local political candidates.
Google brings new interactive summary cards to Gmail inboxes to help users track purchases, events.
AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act would require AM radios in electric vehicles, even though automakers claim electric motors interfere with the signal.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Sony's PlayStation Network went down, frustrating gamers around the world who complain they weren't able to sign in to their accounts.
Verizon customers reported their mobile phone service was down in cities across the U.S., giving them only SOS mode.
The northern lights could dazzle millions of Americans in some northern states this weekend.
The Bethany Beach firefly is the first lightning bug species to be considered for protections under the Endangered Species Act.
In this episode of "Climate Watch: Protecting the Planet," CBS News senior environmental correspondent Ben Tracy speaks to scientists and experts about the growing number of critically endangered plants and animals and how humans can help.
The author revisits his 2000 bestseller "The Tipping Point," to examine the flip side of that earlier book's lessons about studying social change. Among the topics he covers: Cheetah reproduction.
The Viking burial ground, used during the 9th and 10th centuries, was discovered on the southern outskirts of the village of Åsum.
Sarah Harris' mother believes Dr. James Ryan dominated every aspect of her daughter's life, brought her powerful habit-forming drugs, and is therefore responsible for her death.
"One thing the detectives kept telling us was … eventually technology's gonna solve this case. … I trusted that, and they turned out that they were right," Sarah Yarborough's mother tells "48 Hours."
Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, on Friday hosted its first home football game since a 14-year-old student opened fire at the school one month ago, killing four people and wounding nine others. One of those killed was a beloved defensive football coach. Jericka Duncan has more.
Former New York Gov. David Paterson and his stepson were victims of a "gang assault" in New York City on Friday night, authorities said.
A shooting on a SEPTA bus critically injured a teenage boy and led to a pursuit throughout Philadelphia Friday evening.
The northern lights could dazzle millions of Americans in some northern states this weekend.
Despite an apparent problem with one of two strap-on boosters, the Vulcan reached orbit and otherwise performed as expected.
Researchers used observations from the Webb Telescope to identify carbon dioxide and hydrogen peroxide on the surface of Charon, Pluto's largest moon.
A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft caught up with the International Space Station and moved in for docking Sunday.
Crew Dragon's two astronauts will join two Starliner fliers for a five-month tour of duty aboard the International Space Station.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
A surgeon is accused of drugging his girlfriend in order to control her. "48 Hours" contributor Nikki Battiste reports.
Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, on Friday hosted its first home football game since a 14-year-old student opened fire at the school one month ago, killing four people and wounding nine others. One of those killed was a beloved defensive football coach. Jericka Duncan has more.
For all the turmoil, suffering and heartbreaking loss of human life that has unfolded since, the Oct. 7 massacre nearly one year ago is when it began, when heavily armed Hamas gunmen slaughtered about 1,200 people in Israel. Charlie D'Agata, who has reported extensively on the attack and the war in Gaza that followed, recalls the massacre and the escalating regional conflict.
Israel on Saturday ramped up its punishing airstrikes on Lebanon, and for the first time since it began its assault on the militant group Hezbollah, it targeted the country's north. Imtiaz Tyab has the latest.
Ahead of the anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack, Temple Beth Abraham in Oakland, California, has increased security and added additional support from the city's police department. Itay Hod reports.