Heat stress can turn deadly even sooner than experts thought
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.
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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.
Scientists say we need a new standard to explain how heat is harming our bodies. New research shows the threshold may be lower than experts thought. National environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
When we think of climate change, we often think about the health of the planet. But studies have found humans may be affected to an even greater extent -- everything from a rise in cardiovascular disease to more tick and mosquito-borne illnesses. Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On Call for CBS New York with more details.
Sailboats descended on New York Harbor in advance of a Vendée Globe qualifying race next week.
Next week's race takes off from the Statue of Liberty and heads all the way to France. CBS New York's Hannah Kliger has more on how sailors have joined the fight against climate change.
With extreme weather and environmental changes threatening our planet, the impact of climate change is real, and scary. But there are some solutions to protect the Tri-State Area.
As CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports, climate change can take many forms.
People who have experienced extreme weather are especially likely to say climate change needs to be addressed right away.
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.
Hurricane Maria nearly wiped out an endangered parrot in Puerto Rico, highlighting the grave threat climate change-fueled storms pose to endangered species.
Water still covers some roads around Dubai International Airport, but the major hub expects to be fully running again soon as the UAE bails out from a deluge.
Staten Island Assemblyman Sam Pirozzolo introduced the "Preserving Our Culinary Traditions Act," which would waive the burning of wood, coal, natural gas, propane or other fuels for preparing food from any pollution restrictions.
The threat of climate change may leave some feeling discourage, but there are some positive changemakers across New York City.
The climate clock in Union Square is a constant reminder to New Yorkers of climate change, counting down the critical time window to reach zero emissions, but the existential nature of the installation leaves some feeling more discouraged than motivated. But there are some positive changemakers in the fight against climate change in our city.
With the official start of spring now underway, meteorological winter was another one for the record books in New York City.
Climate protesters used a pivotal townhall meeting scene to inject some action of their own on Broadway.
Experts say climate change will drive up the price of bananas, but consumers should already be paying more.
The Weather Channel's Stephanie Abrams told "CBS Mornings" that La Niña and high ocean temperatures could impact hurricane season.
The goal is to add more "green collar jobs" and help fight climate change.
Video on social media showed two climate activists hurling soup at the "Mona Lisa" at Paris's Louvre Museum and shouting slogans advocating for a sustainable food system.
New USGS data shows port cities like Boston and New York are exposed to coastal hazards, making communities potentially unlivable in the next decade.
Feathery white lines of condensation left behind airplanes, known as contrails, add to warming the planet. A new study suggests artificial intelligence could dramatically reduce them.
Their work near the South Pole means camping on the ice without showers or flushing toilets for seven weeks — but what we can learn about climate change there is essential to science.
New data finds the impact of climate change on coastal flooding could increase five-fold by the end of the century, leading to major property and infrastructure losses.
Yankees right-hander Luis Gil captured the AL Rookie of the Year Award on Monday, edged Baltimore's Colton Cowser.
Leaders in Nassau and Suffolk counties rolled out a strategy Monday to try and stop congestion pricing.
Prosecutors rested their case Monday in the trial of Daniel Penny, the Marine veteran charged in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on board a subway train last year.
New York City and 10 other counties are now under a drought warning. The Big Apple had previously been under a drought watch.
Random stabbings in New York City on Monday left three people dead. Police believe the attacks were all carried out by the same suspect, who has been charged.
Yankees right-hander Luis Gil captured the AL Rookie of the Year Award on Monday, edged Baltimore's Colton Cowser.
Leaders in Nassau and Suffolk counties rolled out a strategy Monday to try and stop congestion pricing.
Prosecutors rested their case Monday in the trial of Daniel Penny, the Marine veteran charged in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on board a subway train last year.
New York City and 10 other counties are now under a drought warning. The Big Apple had previously been under a drought watch.
Random stabbings in New York City on Monday left three people dead. Police believe the attacks were all carried out by the same suspect, who has been charged.
It looks like the Tri-State Area will get a substantial soaking of rain later this week, something it definitely needs due to the risk of wildfires.
The risk of wildfire development will remain elevated across the Tri-State Area through the next several days.
A Red Flag Warning is in effect today across the entire Tri-State Area until 6 p.m.
Service is finally restored after a transformer explosion and fire along Amtrak tracks in the Bronx caused service suspensions throughout the region Tuesday and Wednesday.
A Red Flag Warning is back in effect for much of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, as the fire threat remains high.
New Jersey Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat, says she is running for governor in 2025.
Orange County, New York is dealing with an extended state of emergency due to the ongoing Jennings Creek wildfire.
It looks like the Tri-State Area will get a substantial soaking of rain later this week, something it definitely needs due to the risk of wildfires.
Hundreds of delays at Newark Liberty International Airport on Saturday resulted from air traffic control staffing problems.
The risk of wildfire development will remain elevated across the Tri-State Area through the next several days.
Leaders in Nassau and Suffolk counties rolled out a strategy Monday to try and stop congestion pricing.
A cellphone company worker says he was attacked by a Long Island law enforcement officer while doing his job.
It looks like the Tri-State Area will get a substantial soaking of rain later this week, something it definitely needs due to the risk of wildfires.
Stony Brook residents are calling for the restoration of the centuries-old Mill Pond, which was drained and destroyed during a torrential storm in August.
A Rockville Centre police detective faces hate crime charges following an incident in Manorville, prosecutors said Wednesday.
Leaders in Nassau and Suffolk counties rolled out a strategy Monday to try and stop congestion pricing.
New Jersey Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat, says she is running for governor in 2025.
The MTA board voted to approve Gov. Kathy Hochul's revamped New York City congestion pricing plan today.
President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet and senior staff picks are facing an uncertain future as his selections received mixed reviews in recent days — and a handful sent shockwaves through Washington.
A return to Madison Square Garden meant revisiting the place where a comedian caused an uproar at a Trump rally last month by likening Puerto Rico to a "floating island of garbage."
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced a $150 million investment in a new state-of-the-art cell and gene therapy hub to be built on Long Island.
Dozens of New York and New Jersey schools are impacted by a recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
Sean "Diddy" Combs has tried to reach out to prospective witnesses and sway public opinion from jail in NYC to influence potential jurors in his sex trafficking trial, prosecutors say.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
Six Flags announced it shut down the Kingda Ka and Green Lantern roller coasters to make way for two new rides including The Flash coaster.
John Krasinski is People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2024. The magazine announced the actor-writer-director as its pick during "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."
Yankees right-hander Luis Gil captured the AL Rookie of the Year Award on Monday, edged Baltimore's Colton Cowser.
The New York Giants are benching quarterback Daniel Jones and fan-favorite Tommy DeVito will start against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this week, the team announced Monday.
Jonathan Quick stopped 24 shots for his second straight shutout as the New York Rangers beat the Seattle Kraken on Sunday night.
Karl-Anthony Towns had 26 points and 15 rebounds, and the Knicks completed a weekend sweep of the Nets with a 114-104 victory on Sunday.
Anthony Richardson ran for a 4-yard touchdown with 46 seconds left, lifting the Colts to a 28-27 win over the Jets on Sunday.
Families in Central Harlem will soon settle into their new homes at Marcus Garvey Village, which also brings free gathering spaces to the community and an LGBTQ center.
The Hispanic Society's new exhibit traces how different cultures influenced the women of Spain as they found their own voices throughout history.
Brooklyn transit riders are worried about an ongoing proposal to cut bus stops as part of a redesign project.
A Long Island man's life savings were stolen from his bank account, and he says he's been waiting a year to get it back.
As work is being completed on a six-block stretch of the Ocean Parkway Greenway, cyclists say the rest of the bike path is overdue for upgrades.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports, they will get VIP treatment at next month's first responders' game.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock explains what it all means.
CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook breaks down how the money raised from the $9 toll will be used.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn says the precipitation the Tri-State Area will get into Friday will help the region as it deals with drought and wildfires.
Prosecutors rested their case Monday in the trial of Daniel Penny, the Marine veteran charged in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on board a subway train last year. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
