Canadians worry a U.S. company may be emitting toxic gas into their air
Residents of a Toronto suburb tell CBS News they're worried a U.S. company may be emitting a cancer-causing gas in their community.
Residents of a Toronto suburb tell CBS News they're worried a U.S. company may be emitting a cancer-causing gas in their community.
In two rulings released Thursday, the Supreme Court has blocked both the EPA good neighbor rule meant to fight air pollution and Purdue Pharma's bankruptcy plan that would've broadly protected the Sackler family from civil lawsuits related to their role in the opioid epidemic. Former federal prosecutor Scott Fredericksen joined CBS News to discuss the decisions.
A new report says pollution is a greater global health threat than war, terrorism, addiction or disease. According to data from a coalition of researchers, pollution was responsible for 8.8 million premature deaths between 2015 and 2022. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder joins to unpack the findings.
"Considerable lava fountaining" is spewing from a two-mile-long fissure as southwest Iceland battles its fifth volcanic eruption since December.
The Environmental Protection Agency is rolling out new regulations to limit chemical plants from releasing toxic substances into the air. Michael Gerrard, professor at Columbia University's Climate School, joins CBS News to assess the policy.
With temperatures continuing to rise, the Biden administration is pumping billions of dollars into the carbon capture industry. Ben Tracy takes a look at how two different carbon capture companies are approaching the task.
Air quality is worsening across much of the U.S., exposing millions of people to health problems and threatening the U.S. economy.
A dense, acrid layer of smog has blanketed India's capital, as it does every year, despite firework bans and farmers being ordered to change their ways.
Air pollution is even more dangerous than smoking or alcohol, researchers concluded.
It will now cost drivers with older gas vehicles $16 daily to enter London. The mayor says it will clear the air, but some say it will "make poor people poorer."
Bad air from wildfires or agriculture were most strongly linked to dementia risk.
Heat waves and fine particulate pollution combine to raise heart attack risk, according to a new study published in American Heart Association's journal Circulation.
Millions of Americans woke up the morning after Independence Day celebrations to air quality advisories across the U.S.
Wildfire smoke from Canada has been drifting into parts of the U.S. this week -- affecting cities like Chicago, Pittsburgh, Detroit and Milwaukee. Recent studies cited by the American Academy of Dermatology found smoke like this is associated with an increase in visits for skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis. New York-based dermatologist Dr. Shayan Cheraghlou joins CBS News to discuss how air pollution interacts with the skin and what can people do to protect their skin from smoke.
As of Monday, there were 493 active Canadian wildfires that have burned more than 19 million acres of land.
While the orange haze has seemingly moved out of New York City, many people are still at risk of experiencing health issues from the remaining pollution.
A high-end device can cost over $1,000, but there are only a few features you really need, experts say.
If you're seeing a thick haze outside your window, it's likely air pollution. Here's how to find out what the air quality is near you.
One cardiovascular specialist cautions that breathing the air laden with smoke from the Quebec and Nova Scotia wildfires is "probably worse than smoking a cigarette" in some places.
The long-awaited ruling, related to presidential immunity, could have profound consequences for the case.
Fox News host Pete Hegseth, 44, is an Army veteran.
CBS News characterizes control of the House as lean Republican, with a handful of seats still undecided.
Trump announced former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe as his pick to be CIA director.
Jack Teixeira admitted he illegally posted sensitive military information in online chat rooms.
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee has said he has visited Israel more than 100 times over the course of five decades.
At least 11 employees were taken to hospitals and residents were urged to shelter in place after an explosion at a Louisville, Kentucky, business.
A district court judge appointed by former President Barack Obama temporarily blocked a Louisiana law ordering schools to display the Ten Commandments.
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, resigned after a review found he and other Anglican Church leaders covered up "prolific and abhorrent" abuse of boys and young men.
After Hurricane Helene, Taylor Schenker found herself with about 200 family photos that didn't belong to her. Now, she's hoping to reunite them with the people they belong to.
Fox News host Pete Hegseth, 44, is an Army veteran.
A judge denied bail for Kouri Richins a second time on Tuesday, ordering the Utah mom to remain in jail until she goes on trial for allegedly fatally poisoning her husband in 2022.
Trump announced former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe as his pick to be CIA director.
Emergency birth control sales and appointments for IUDs spiked after Election Day over fears of what a Trump presidency could mean for women's reproductive rights.
Consumer Reports applauds food giant's decision after less-than-expected demand for the meal kits from school districts.
The National Toy Hall of Fame in Rochester, New York, has enshrined a new class of honorees.
Italian authorities say forgers tried to sell fake Picasso, Modiglianis and others with help of complicit auction houses.
Americans have struggled with high grocery costs since inflation soared during the pandemic. Now prices are falling.
Ever use an AirTag to locate lost luggage? Soon airlines will be able to see your bag's AirTag location, too.
Fox News host Pete Hegseth, 44, is an Army veteran.
Senator-elect Ruben Gallego has some advice for Democrats: "Go touch grass and meet real Latinos."
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee has said he has visited Israel more than 100 times over the course of five decades.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has vowed to combat "the chronic disease epidemic in this country" in the Trump administration, with the slogan "Make America Healthy Aagain."
Israel faces a Wednesday deadline to increase humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Emergency birth control sales and appointments for IUDs spiked after Election Day over fears of what a Trump presidency could mean for women's reproductive rights.
Consumer Reports applauds food giant's decision after less-than-expected demand for the meal kits from school districts.
Minnesota-based UnitedHealth Group Inc. is the focus of an antitrust lawsuit filed on Tuesday by the United States Department of Justice.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has vowed to combat "the chronic disease epidemic in this country" in the Trump administration, with the slogan "Make America Healthy Aagain."
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
The rare square 37-carat emerald is the world's most expensive green stone.
Italian authorities say forgers tried to sell fake Picasso, Modiglianis and others with help of complicit auction houses.
Seal-shaped boards decked with bright horizontal lights were less likely to be attacked by great white sharks, researchers found.
Israel faces a Wednesday deadline to increase humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Facing low birth rates and an aging population, Russia is set to ban any information deemed to promote a "rejection of childbearing."
The National Toy Hall of Fame in Rochester, New York, has enshrined a new class of honorees.
Celebrating his Texas roots, Grammy-winning artist Leon Bridges releases "Leon," an album he calls a love letter to the city of Fort Worth.
In today's Mornings Memory, we revisit a 1992 interview with NASCAR legend Richard Petty, who shared his story of resilience after surviving a horrific crash with only a broken ankle.
Touring his new album "Leon," singer-songwriter Leon Bridges talks with Anthony Mason about his music, his connection to Texas and the power of staying grounded.
Comedy legend Paul Reiser is the star of "Mad About You" and "Stranger Things." He returns to stand-up with "Life, Death, and Rice Pudding," his first special in more than 30 years.
When climate disasters hit, important memories stored in photos and other artifacts can be lost forever. Dave Malkoff takes a look at how technology is being used to help preserve those memories.
As votes were tallied and it became clear that Trump was on his way to victory, the deluge of posts questioning the integrity of the election fell to a trickle.
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.
In Carrara, Italy, a studio is using robots to create sculptures, a move that has traditional sculptors concerned about the future of Italian art. Bill Whitaker explores the clash between technology and heritage on "60 Minutes."
The app crashed the same day Starbucks introduced its holiday menu, preventing customers from placing mobile orders.
Seal-shaped boards decked with bright horizontal lights were less likely to be attacked by great white sharks, researchers found.
Oil and natural gas companies will have to pay a federal fee if they emit methane above certain levels under a rule being finalized by the Biden administration that incoming Trump officials are likely to reverse.
1970s-era U.S. spy satellite imagery has led archeologists to what they believe is the site of a seventh-century battle that was decisive in the spread of Islam in the region.
President-elect Donald Trump announced on Monday that he would nominate former Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin of New York to lead the Environmental Protection Agency. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins to discuss the move.
Multiple wildfires are burning across the Northeastern U.S. and crews say they are making some headway as they battle a massive wildfire in Southern California. Tom Hanson and Tina Patel have the latest.
A judge denied bail for Kouri Richins a second time on Tuesday, ordering the Utah mom to remain in jail until she goes on trial for allegedly fatally poisoning her husband in 2022.
A judge on Tuesday sentenced former Massachusetts Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira to 15 years in prison for leaking classified Pentagon documents on social media. The 22-year-old pleaded guilty to six counts of violating the Espionage Act in March. CBS News Justice Department reporter Robert Legare has more.
Officials who responded to a burning body found a dog nearby. The animal refused to leave the scene.
A paramedic has told a court hearing a civil suit brought by a woman accusing Conor McGregor of raping her in a hotel room that she was found with significant injuries.
Jack Teixeira admitted he illegally posted sensitive military information in online chat rooms.
Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station's airlock.
With an Election Day docking, the cargo ship delivered 3 tons of supplies and equipment, including an unusual wooden satellite.
Two sister meteor showers are already flashing across night skies — and will peak a week apart.
NASA confirmed its sun-observing spacecraft captured the moment when the comet Atlas broke into chunks this week as it passed close to the sun.
A Chinese spacecraft carrying a three-person crew, including the country's first female space engineer, has successfully docked with China's orbiting space station. The launch comes as Beijing works to expand its space exploration and put a person on the moon by 2030.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
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.
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 third plane was hit by gunfire in Haiti amid a surge in gang violence. The FAA banned flights to the country for a month following the incidents, which are being investigated by the FBI. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has the latest.
Sixty-eight-year-old Bill Cundiff completed the remarkable feat of running a marathon in all 50 states. He accomplished the feat over the course of 22 years, working around a full work schedule, the COVID-19 pandemic and open heart surgery.
Following former President Donald Trump's 2024 election victory, Bitcoin stock has been surging in the U.S. Axios crypto reporter Brady Dale explains why, and what Trump plans to do.
Millions of people have sent their DNA to be analyzed by 23andMe in order to learn their genealogy and risk for certain health issues. But with the company falling on hard times, and not bound by healthcare privacy laws, many wonder what will happen to their information if it goes out of business. Carter Evans reports.
As fire crews try to get the Jennings Creek Fire under control, the weather is making things difficult. Meteorologist Rob Marciano explains why the conditions are complicating the containment efforts along the New Jersey-New York border.