
U.K. firm finds way to turn damaging greenhouse gas into useful products
Methane is one of the climate-damaging gases emitted by industry, but a British firm has found a way to give it a major makeover.
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Methane is one of the climate-damaging gases emitted by industry, but a British firm has found a way to give it a major makeover.
On Friday, nearly 150 congressional Democrats signed a resolution condemning President Trump's withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accords. Since its enactment in 2016, the agreement has been controversial among conservative politicians. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser breaks down the treaty.
U.S. officials announced a $1.6 billion deal with Toyota's Hino Motors unit to settle charges it deceived regulators about the amount of emissions spewed by its diesel engines.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday granted California its request to enforce vehicle emissions standards stricter than federal rules, including the state's ban on sales of new gasoline-powered cars.
President-elect Donald Trump has signaled he wants to end the $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicle buyers. Albert Gore III, executive director of the Zero Emission Transportation Association, joins "America Decides" to discuss the future of EVs in the second Trump administration.
The federal government announced a $241.5 million settlement with Marathon Oil on Thursday for alleged air quality violations.
European scientists say May was the 12th consecutive month the world saw record-high temperatures. According to the ICF Climate Center, many U.S. cities in the South and Midwest are expected to see more days with higher temperatures if current emissions rates continue. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga explains how Phoenix, Arizona, is preparing.
Climeworks, a Swiss pioneer in the fast-growing field of CO2 capture and storage, launches operations at a new site on a dormant volcano.
Tires emit huge volumes of particles and chemicals as they roll along the highway, and researchers are only beginning to understand the threat. One byproduct of tire use, 6PPD-q, is in regulators' crosshairs after it was found to be killing fish.
The Biden administration announced new tailpipe emission standards for new passenger cars that aim to cut over 7 billion tons of carbon emissions, as well as other harmful air pollutants. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has more on the tactic to reduce carbon emissions and other harmful air pollutants.
Owners hope the world's first "wind-assisted chemical tanker" will help the shipping industry change tack for a greener future.
Engine maker Cummins agreed to pay a $1.675 billion penalty and spend more than $325 million to remedy emissions violations.
Transportation is the number one source of planet-warming emissions in the U.S. A new project from Google is using AI to cut down on stop-and-go traffic, which in turn will help reduce emissions. Ben Tracy has the story.
The fine would be the largest civil penalty the Justice Department has secured under the Clear Air Act to date, and second largest environmental penalty ever secured.
The United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP28, kicked off Thursday in Dubai, and delegates already agreed to a major deal. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more.
Diplomats from nearly 200 countries will gather in Dubai, U.A.E., starting Thursday for the U.N.'s annual climate talks. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy explains what's on the agenda.
A California winemaker is the first in the U.S. to embrace a British company's effort to decarbonize the drink industry, bottling wine in paper instead of glass.
A spectrometer launched into orbit in the spring is collecting data on air pollution over North America.
"Climate change is here. It is terrifying. And it is just the beginning," U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said.
This summer some people are looking for ways to take a vacation while also cutting down on their greenhouse gas emissions. The eco-tourism market is expected to exceed $331 billion by 2027, according to research data. Discover Magazine features editor Tree Meinch joins CBS News with tips to deal with the carbon footprint of travel.
A car's catalytic converter helps reduce harmful emissions from being released into the air. A new report shows they're becoming a popular target for thieves. CBS Los Angeles' Kristine Lazar reports.
"Humanity is on thin ice, and that ice is melting fast," the U.N. chief said, calling a new report on the rate of climate change "a survival guide for humanity."
The initial accounting by DOGE of its estimated savings was overstated by billions of dollars, a review by CBS News found.
Duffy called each of the recent incidents "very unique" and also talked about recent layoffs and Elon Musk's efforts to overhaul the air traffic control system.
"A Dictator without Elections, Zelenskyy better move fast or he is not going to have a Country left," President Trump wrote.
Andrew Lester pleaded guilty in the 2023 shooting of Ralph Yarl, a Black honor student who rang the White man's doorbell by mistake.
The employees who will be affected — in a single division of the IRS — are expected to be notified Thursday that they've been fired.
President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, the Trump Organization and Trump golf courses have business connections to the Saudis.
Delta Air Lines says it is offering $30,000 to passengers who were aboard a flight from Minneapolis that crashed and flipped upside down while landing in Toronto on Monday.
Two planes collided midair Wednesday at the Marana Regional Airport in Arizona, leaving two passengers dead, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
The Trump administration said it is pulling the plug on New York City's controversial congestion pricing plan, just weeks after it started, but Gov. Kathy Hochul and the MTA are fighting to keep it in place.
John Rosenow, a fifth-generation farmer in Waumandee, Wisconsin, said about 90% of the work on his farm is done by immigrants.
Duffy called each of the recent incidents "very unique" and also talked about recent layoffs and Elon Musk's efforts to overhaul the air traffic control system.
Two planes collided midair Wednesday at the Marana Regional Airport in Arizona, leaving two passengers dead, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
Delta Air Lines says it is offering $30,000 to passengers who were aboard a flight from Minneapolis that crashed and flipped upside down while landing in Toronto on Monday.
The employees who will be affected — in a single division of the IRS — are expected to be notified Thursday that they've been fired.
Elon Musk had claimed that DOGE found evidence of 150-year-olds receiving Social Security benefits.
The employees who will be affected — in a single division of the IRS — are expected to be notified Thursday that they've been fired.
Ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has an uncommon style of giving that has brought meaningful change to charities, a new report finds.
Pet owners cautioned after tests confirm Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in two cats living in different households.
Apple has unveiled the iPhone 16e, a lower-cost version of the iPhone 16. The new phone includes AI features.
John Rosenow, a fifth-generation farmer in Waumandee, Wisconsin, said about 90% of the work on his farm is done by immigrants.
Duffy called each of the recent incidents "very unique" and also talked about recent layoffs and Elon Musk's efforts to overhaul the air traffic control system.
Elon Musk had claimed that DOGE found evidence of 150-year-olds receiving Social Security benefits.
The employees who will be affected — in a single division of the IRS — are expected to be notified Thursday that they've been fired.
President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, the Trump Organization and Trump golf courses have business connections to the Saudis.
Pet owners cautioned after tests confirm Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in two cats living in different households.
A clinical trial from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center looked at the effects of a targeted mRNA vaccine on early-stage pancreatic cancer patients.
Krystena Murray is seeking a jury trial, $75,000 in judgment and other damages after the IVF mix-up.
President Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order that directs his administration to find ways to reduce the high costs of in vitro fertilization, or IVF.
Vatican authorities said Monday that Pope Francis has a complex infection in his respiratory system and will require more targeted drug treatment. Here's what to know.
"A Dictator without Elections, Zelenskyy better move fast or he is not going to have a Country left," President Trump wrote.
The debris left spectacular luminous trails visible in the sky in western Poland, according to witnesses.
The stickers were placed on both old and new grave markers and damaged the surfaces when removed.
Emma Raducanu was approached in a public space "by a man who exhibited fixated behavior" and the same man was spotted in the first few rows during her match, the WTA said.
Marine experts have given up hope of rescuing 157 false killer whales that stranded on a remote Australian beach.
Blake Lively alleged she was not the only woman concerned about Justin Baldoni's "unwelcome and uncomfortable behavior."
Cynthia Erivo is set to host the 2025 Tony Awards, which will take place on June 8 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Here's when nominations will be announced.
In "Dream State," by Eric Puchner unveils a story of life's sudden realizations and relationships. In this excerpt, Garrett grapples with his emotions and his unexpected happiness as he watches Cece, whose presence stirs long-forgotten feelings.
Oprah Winfrey reveals her newest book club selection, "Dream State," by Eric Puchner, which explores love, betrayal, and the choices that shape our lives.
Kim Sae-ron, 24, was found dead by a friend at her home in Seoul on Sunday.
A school in Minnesota is encouraging its students to ditch their phones during "phone-free February." CBS News Minnesota's Kirsten Mitchell has the details and reaction.
Apple has unveiled the iPhone 16e, a lower-cost version of the iPhone 16. The new phone includes AI features.
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.
Elon Musk revealed his new chatbot, Grok 3, on Monday. Maria Curi, tech policy reporter for Axios, joined CBS News to discuss the new product.
Musk's xAI claims its chatbot outperforms other AI models in assertions that have not been independently verified.
The asteroid 2024 YR4 has a very small chance of striking Earth when its orbit briefly intersects our planet's in December 2032.
A clinical trial from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center looked at the effects of a targeted mRNA vaccine on early-stage pancreatic cancer patients.
Archaeologists in Egypt have found the tomb of King Thutmose II — the first discovery of an ancient royal tomb since King Tutankhamun's in 1922.
The head of planetary defense at the European Space Agency discusses 2024 YR4, an asteroid with a small chance of striking Earth eight years from now.
The clouds contain carbon dioxide and only form high in Mars' atmosphere.
Andrew Lester pleaded guilty in the 2023 shooting of Ralph Yarl, a Black honor student who rang the White man's doorbell by mistake.
A federal judge held a hearing on the Justice Department's push to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has more.
Linda Marie Meteer was found dead in 1989. This is the first arrest made in the case.
The discovery stemmed from a joint operation by the Polish border guard, Europol and the DEA to protect underwater infrastructure in the region.
The jury is deliberating in A$AP Rocky's assault trial. The rapper, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, faces two felony counts of assault with a firearm. CBS News' Elise Preston reports.
The debris left spectacular luminous trails visible in the sky in western Poland, according to witnesses.
The asteroid 2024 YR4 has a very small chance of striking Earth when its orbit briefly intersects our planet's in December 2032.
The head of planetary defense at the European Space Agency discusses 2024 YR4, an asteroid with a small chance of striking Earth eight years from now.
The clouds contain carbon dioxide and only form high in Mars' atmosphere.
By switching the next space station crew to a different ferry ship, the Starliner astronauts will get home a bit earlier than planned.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
An asteroid gaining notoriety for its potential to collide with Earth in 2032 was estimated Tuesday to have roughly a 3% chance of striking our planet -- the highest probability ever assigned -- before additional analysis Wednesday lowered the chances to about 1.5%, according to NASA. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joins to discuss.
Homeowners are still cleaning up after a powerful winter storm brought damaging winds, rains and flash foods to parts of the South. Among the hardest hit towns is Clarksville, Tennessee. Nicole Valdes reports.
According to the Department of Agriculture, more than 40% of the country's farm workers are undocumented immigrants. Camilo Montoya-Galvez traveled to a dairy farm in Wisconsin to report on the tension between cheap labor and the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
Kentucky is working to recover after devastating flooding and winter storms in the state killed at least 14 people. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter reports on the state's deadly storms in recent years and how they compare.
A federal judge said he needs more time to decide whether to accept the Justice Department's request to drop its corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, so that the mayor can devote his attention to carrying out President Trump's immigration policies. Scott MacFarlane has details.