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Climate change is making days longer, according to new research
The melting of glaciers and polar ice sheets causes water to move closer to the equator, fattening the planet and slowing its rotation, according to a recent study.
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The melting of glaciers and polar ice sheets causes water to move closer to the equator, fattening the planet and slowing its rotation, according to a recent study.
Your body cools itself through the skin. Dunking your forearms, which represent 10% of the skin's surface area, in ice cold water turbo-charges the cooling process.
Six people protesting climate change stormed the 18th green at the Travelers Championship on Sunday, delaying the finish for about five minutes.
The parties said the settlement was the first between a state government and youth plaintiffs to address constitutional issues arising from climate change.
"It is not in an athlete's DNA to stop and if the conditions are too dangerous I do think there is a risk of fatalities," one rugby player said.
As temperatures rise, new research shows critical limits for how heat affects the body may be lower than previously thought. Humidity is a big factor.
Nearly a third of carbon emissions come from the food and agriculture sector, but switching what foods you buy could cut your household's contribution by a quarter.
The International Organization for Migration has increased its estimate of the death toll from a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea to more than 670.
The "doomsday glacier" packs so much ice that if it were to completely collapse, it could singlehandedly cause global sea levels to rise by more than two feet.
National parks embody America's pioneering spirit with their vast expanses and breathtaking landscapes. But the climate crisis leaves them facing a future in which their names could be cruel ironies.
The blaze in northeastern British Columbia started Friday and almost doubled in size by the following day, reaching about 4,200 acres.
Climeworks, a Swiss pioneer in the fast-growing field of CO2 capture and storage, launches operations at a new site on a dormant volcano.
Coal-fired power plants would have to capture smokestack emissions or shut down under a new EPA rule the industry says would make the grid less reliable. It's likely to face court challenges.
Cancer, heart disease, respiratory illnesses and kidney dysfunction among the health consequences of a warming planet.
A process called cryopreservation allows cells to remain frozen but alive for hundreds of years. For some animal cells, the moon is the closest place that's cold enough.
Over half of U.S. counties face potentially higher utility expenses as the mercury rises, a new analysis finds.
A disappearing lizard population in the mountains of Arizona shows how climate change is fast-tracking the rate of extinction.
Scientists are using a range of tools to protect the endangered wildlife that could disappear in coming decades.
Dubai is known for using planes to help prompt precipitation over the region. But experts say it did not play a role in this week's historic downpour.
Hurricane Maria nearly wiped out an endangered parrot in Puerto Rico, highlighting the grave threat climate change-fueled storms pose to endangered species.
Canadian officials say the country's upcoming wildfire season could be more explosive than last year's historic season.
Officials said the standards will help clean up some of the nation's largest sources of planet-warming greenhouse gases.
From cell phones to freezers, e-waste is trashing the planet – and a new report says the world isn't doing enough to stop it from getting worse.
The director of the Copernicus Climate Change Service said while the temperature data is "remarkable," it's "not really surprising" as humans continue to warm the planet.
The Smokehouse Creek Fire – Texas' largest wildfire and one of the biggest in U.S. history – has burned nearly 1.1 million acres alone.
After 32 roosters were rescued, the owner of a local sanctuary wondered what happened to the birds. Twenty-seven were euthanized the same day the sheriff's office touted the rescue's success. Two more were euthanized the next day.
They sit like haystacks in a field; piles of debris, waiting to be consumed. but in this case, it is by fire. In Evergreen, as well as other Colorado communities, burn piles await ignition as efforts increase to mitigate fires on forest land.
A nonprofit is helping create longevity and income for migrants in Denver.
More than 50 years after being injured in the Vietnam War, a Larimer County veteran received one of the armed service's most distinguished medals -- the Purple Heart.
After months of fighting, a judge ruled in favor of a Colorado Department of Corrections employee who was told he needed to return months of alleged overpay. It comes after the department blamed a payroll mistake.
After 32 roosters were rescued, the owner of a local sanctuary wondered what happened to the birds. Twenty-seven were euthanized the same day the sheriff's office touted the rescue's success. Two more were euthanized the next day.
They sit like haystacks in a field; piles of debris, waiting to be consumed. but in this case, it is by fire. In Evergreen, as well as other Colorado communities, burn piles await ignition as efforts increase to mitigate fires on forest land.
A nonprofit is helping create longevity and income for migrants in Denver.
More than 50 years after being injured in the Vietnam War, a Larimer County veteran received one of the armed service's most distinguished medals -- the Purple Heart.
After months of fighting, a judge ruled in favor of a Colorado Department of Corrections employee who was told he needed to return months of alleged overpay. It comes after the department blamed a payroll mistake.
It is going to be a hot weekend for Colorado. Meteorologist Dayle Cedars breaks down the temperatures and when the metro area could see rain.
After 32 roosters were rescued, the owner of a local sanctuary wondered what happened to the birds. Twenty-seven were euthanized the same day the sheriff's office touted the rescue's success. Two more were euthanized the next day.
They sit like haystacks in a field; piles of debris, waiting to be consumed. but in this case, it is by fire. In Evergreen, as well as other Colorado communities, burn piles await ignition as efforts increase to mitigate fires on forest land.
After months of fighting, a judge ruled in favor of a Colorado Department of Corrections employee who was told he needed to return months of alleged overpay. It comes after the department blamed a payroll mistake.
Your political reporter Shaun Boyd leads a conversation with CBS Colorado analysts about the shift from party voters to independents and more in this week's Left, Right, Center conversation.
Two female former student athletes who now work for DU Athletics describe their experiences at the University of Denver as full circle moments.
The basketball season is right around the corner again and Nuggets fans can mark their calendars for nationally televised games this year after the team's official full schedule was released on Thursday with tickets set to go on sale on Saturday.
Breanna Berry is a trailblazer who has made a name for herself by transforming professional players' shoes and cleats into masterpieces.
A historic Babe Ruth jersey, worn during his legendary "Called Shot" in the 1932 World Series, is expected to become one of the most expensive pieces of sports memorabilia ever as it heads to auction.
Los Angeles Sparks forward Dearica Hamby filed a federal lawsuit against the WNBA and the Las Vegas Aces alleging discrimination and retaliation over a pregnancy.
"Our history is not just about the past, it's about our present and our future," President Biden said in a statement.
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found.
Trader Joe's reports 14 incidents of high flames, a handful resulting in minor burns and limited property damage.
Attorneys for former President Donald Trump asked the judge overseeing his criminal case in New York to delay his sentencing until after the presidential election in November.
Lawsuit claims hackers accessed "billions" of records, including Social Security numbers, by breaching background check company.
There have been rumors going around on the internet and in person that this weekend will see a gathering of Venezuelan immigrants in Aurora, but police say that those are so far just rumors.
In North Carolina, Harris took note of falling inflation but added, "Still, we know that many Americans don't yet feel that progress in their daily lives."
"Our history is not just about the past, it's about our present and our future," President Biden said in a statement.
The session follows a compromise reached between proponents and opponents of two property tax ballot measures, which would provide an estimated $270 million a year in tax relief.
Attorneys for former President Donald Trump asked the judge overseeing his criminal case in New York to delay his sentencing until after the presidential election in November.
The Denver Department of Public Health & Environment has confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus in Denver so far this year.
ABC News Australia's Nate Byrne is being praised both for how he handled the on-air panic attack as well as the visibility he's bringing to mental health.
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found.
Trader Joe's reports 14 incidents of high flames, a handful resulting in minor burns and limited property damage.
New research shows just how successful uterus transplants can be for patients who otherwise wouldn't be able to carry their own biological child.
Two female former student athletes who now work for DU Athletics describe their experiences at the University of Denver as full circle moments.
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found.
Trader Joe's reports 14 incidents of high flames, a handful resulting in minor burns and limited property damage.
Lawsuit claims hackers accessed "billions" of records, including Social Security numbers, by breaching background check company.
Businesses now face hefty penalties for buying, selling or promoting phony user ratings of products and services.
Campaign season is in full swing, and as American voters elect a new president in November, there are inevitable changes coming to our taxes.
A new national study from Prudential Financial shows Gen Xers are struggling to be prepared for retirement.
As temperatures heat up and Coloradans escape extreme weather outside, the heat will also put a strain on air conditioners keeping you cool inside.
The new nonprofit, On The House Denver, works with caseworkers and other nonprofit organizations to provide its clients with furniture and essential home items at no cost.
Last week was scorching hot in Colorado, so many people were staying indoors and cranking up the air conditioning.