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This week a group of plaintiffs in Missouri, Kansas, California and Florida filed a class-action lawsuit against dozens of companies and organizations, claiming they've falsely promoted how easy it is to recycle plastics. CBS News Los Angeles climatologist Marina Jurica has the details.
The Environmental Protection Agency under President Biden created a new Office of Environmental Justice that seeks to address pollution levels in disadvantaged and marginalized communities. However, there is concern that the incoming Trump administration could do away with the new department. David Schechter reports.
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.
Abutting homes, schools an parks, the sprawling warehouses are a huge drain on local resources and major pollutant.
A CBS News investigation tracked plastic cups tossed into Starbucks recycling bins at stores across the country, finding that many never reached a recycling center. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has more.
The U.S. and 174 other nations failed to agree on a new treaty to reduce the plastic pollution contaminating our environment, food, water, and even our bodies.
Air pollution chokes New Delhi every winter, but this year's smog has already derailed everything from transport and road work to schools.
Air pollution choking New Delhi has ground outdoor work to a halt and disrupted air travel in the Indian capital.
An environmental agency says black balls that washed up on Sydney beaches aren't tar, but a "complex composition" of "mixed waste."
See how one of the 15 finalists for Prince William's 2024 Earthshot Prize Awards is already helping people live their dreams.
White blobs of "a mystery substance" dotting beaches across Canada's far northeast Newfoundland and Labrador province spark an investigation.
A local mayor says the balls littering two beaches in the Sydney area could be "tar balls," which form when spilled oil clumps together with debris in the water.
The world is struggling to manage growing piles of plastic waste, and a new report is bringing to light the problem of burning plastics. Annually, the world produces 440 million tons of plastic each year, but the majority of plastic is often tossed in the trash. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more.
The legacy toy company is increasing the certified renewable or recycled materials that go into its bricks in an effort to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels.
Runoff from heavy rain in Paris has left the Seine river unsafe for swimming, risking the schedule of 2024 Olympic events slated for the iconic waterway.
Scientists say a common painkiller used on cattle wiped out India's vultures, resulting in half a million human deaths in just 5 years.
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.
Mayor Anne Hidalgo declared the Seine river "exquisite" after taking a long-promised dip to show its water is safe for the Paris Olympics.
A nasty controversy is brewing in Olympic waters with one month until the Paris opening ceremony. Les Carpenter, Olympics reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBS News to explain why the city's iconic Seine River is still falling short of the requirements needed before athletes dive in.
"Because after putting us in sh*t it's up to them to bathe in our sh*t," a website for the protest says.
A large amount of human-produced plastic waste degrades into microplastics: small particles that linger in the environment and can be consumed by animals and people. Microplastics spread through water, air, and even the human bloodstream. Matthew Campen, director of the University of New Mexico's Center for Metals in Biology and Medicine, joins CBS News to explain the possible health risks from microplastic exposure.
A new study from 17 international scientists found that active pharmaceutical ingredients -- the part of medications that help make them effective -- are having increasingly negative impacts on animals and ecosystems across the world. The authors are calling on drug makers to design more sustainable products with environmental impacts in mind. Karen Kidd, one of the study's authors, joins CBS News to unpack the findings.
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.
This 2024 "State of the Air" report warns efforts to reduce emissions are undermined by extreme heat, drought and wildfires caused by climate change.
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.
Mobile phone footage circulating online appeared to show the Azerbaijani aircraft making a steep descent before smashing into the ground in a fireball.
Pilgrims lined up to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome as Christmas marks the start of the 2025 Holy Year celebration.
Among them are Paris Hilton's bill to protect institutionalized teenagers and one addressing hazing on college campuses.
A massive Russian missile and drone barrage on Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Christmas morning was "inhumane," Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said.
No Mega Millions player won the $1 billion Christmas Eve jackpot, so the grand prize for Friday night's drawing will be an estimated $1.15 billion.
Authorities in Mississippi are searching for Drew Johnson, a convicted killer they say escaped from prison who they say is "desperate."
Former President Bill Clinton was released from a hospital in Washington. D.C., on Christmas Eve, following an overnight stay for treatment of a fever and flu.
Authorities are revealing more details surrounding the killing of a woman who was set on fire while sleeping on the New York City subway.
The 25-foot boat was found crashed and overturned in a rocky area at the base of the cliffs between Bluff Cove and Lunada Bay in Palos Verdes Estates.
Authorities in Mississippi are searching for Drew Johnson, a convicted killer they say escaped from prison who they say is "desperate."
Last-minute grocery items and gifts can be found on Christmas Day, but many retailers and chains may be closed today.
The eight-day Jewish holiday of Hanukkah starts on Christmas Day in 2024, an occurrence that happens very infrequently.
Former Philadelphia Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges.
Among the new laws signed by President Biden are Paris Hilton's bill to protect institutionalized teenagers and a bill to address hazing on college campuses.
Last-minute grocery items and gifts can be found on Christmas Day, but many retailers and chains may be closed today.
More than 5,000 workers were expected to take part in walkout that ends later on Christmas Eve, their union says.
Netflix will have one of its biggest days Wednesday since the site launched in 1998 when it airs two NFL games for the first time.
Here's which food stores, restaurants and other chains are open and closed today, Christmas Eve 2024.
A government panel has failed to reach consensus on the possible national security risks of a nearly $15 billion proposed deal for Nippon Steel to purchase U.S. Steel.
Among the new laws signed by President Biden are Paris Hilton's bill to protect institutionalized teenagers and a bill to address hazing on college campuses.
Former President Bill Clinton was released from a hospital in Washington. D.C., on Christmas Eve, following an overnight stay for treatment of a fever and flu.
President Biden has signed the annual defense authorization bill into law.
A federal judge struck down key parts of an Arkansas law that would have allowed criminal charges against librarians and booksellers for providing "harmful" materials to minors.
President Biden vetoed an effort to add 66 federal district judgeships, saying "hurried action" by the House left important questions unanswered.
The FDA has raised the level of a Costco egg recall, warning of the risk of severe illness or death due to potential salmonella contamination. Over 10,000 cartons of Kirkland brand organic eggs sold at stores across the South are affected. Customers are urged to discard or return eggs marked with Julian code 327 and a use-by date of Jan. 5, 2025.
With flu levels rising, Dr. Rabia De Latour shares ways to support your immune system and stay healthy during the holidays.
Seasonal illnesses are increasing just days away from the holidays. The CDC reports positive flu tests are up 9% in the most recent week and cases of whooping cough are six times last year's rate. Dr. Susannah Hills, an ear, nose and throat specialist at Columbia University Medical Center, explains how to stay safe.
How long are you contagious after getting COVID, flu, RSV, pneumonia and more? Here's what to know to keep others safe this holiday season.
Despite the hype over artificial intelligence in medicine, the systems require consistent monitoring and staffing to put in place and maintain.
Pilgrims lined up to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome as Christmas marks the start of the 2025 Holy Year celebration.
A massive Russian missile and drone barrage on Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Christmas morning was "inhumane," Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said.
An Azerbaijani airliner with 67 people on board crashed in the western Kazakhstani city of Aktau but at least 32 people survived, according to officials.
The suspected gang attack occurred when journalists were covering the reopening of Port-au-Prince's biggest public hospital on Christmas Eve.
The ship sank in the Mediterranean Sea between Spain and Algeria following an explosion in the engine room, officials said.
Angel Blue, who was recently named Classical Music's "Vocalist of the Year," is set to perform the title role in "Aida" at the Metropolitan Opera. Known for her Grammy-winning performances, Blue will take the stage in New York beginning on Dec. 31. She joins "CBS Mornings Plus."
Netflix will have one of its biggest days Wednesday since the site launched in 1998 when it airs two NFL games for the first time.
The appeal had asked the court to reinstate charges, including involuntary manslaughter, against Alec Baldwin.
Just shy of his 70th birthday, Denzel Washington has a new line to add to an already impressive résumé.
Burt, the iconic Saltwater crocodile that appeared alongside Paul Hogan and Linda Kozlowski in the hit movie, was believed to be more than 90 years old.
New artificial intelligence features appeared across the tech landscape this year, from the latest iPhone to chatbots like Google's Gemini. Adam Auriemma, the editor-in-chief at CNET, joins CBS News 24/7 with more.
A robotic exosuit may seem like science fiction, but a team of South Korean researchers is turning the concept into reality. CBS News' Leah Mishkin explains how the new tech is helping people with disabilities walk on their own.
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.
TVs are some of the most popular items to fly off store shelves during the holidays. But this year, experts say shoppers are going bigger than ever. CBS News' Jeff Wagner explains.
Despite the hype over artificial intelligence in medicine, the systems require consistent monitoring and staffing to put in place and maintain.
An ancient shipwreck that dates back to the 7th century B.C.E. has been removed from waters off Spain, two decades after its discovery in 1994.
The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and celebrations around the world.
This week a group of plaintiffs in Missouri, Kansas, California and Florida filed a class-action lawsuit against dozens of companies and organizations, claiming they've falsely promoted how easy it is to recycle plastics. CBS News Los Angeles climatologist Marina Jurica has the details.
Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.
Early Americans may have spent millennia sharing prehistoric savannas and wetlands with enormous beasts, research shows.
Authorities in Mississippi are searching for Drew Johnson, a convicted killer they say escaped from prison who they say is "desperate."
Former Philadelphia Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges.
Authorities are revealing more details surrounding the killing of a woman who was set on fire while sleeping on the New York City subway.
Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appeared in court in New York City and pleaded not guilty to murder and terrorism charges. His lawyer criticized what he called the case's political nature as Mangione was led into the hearing with his hands shackled.
The appeal had asked the court to reinstate charges, including involuntary manslaughter, against Alec Baldwin.
New analysis techniques and decades-old research helped NASA scientists identify an unusual black hole in a distant galaxy.
Here's why NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are stuck, but not stranded, at the International Space Station after launching into space in June.
NASA has delayed the return date for Boeing's Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports on the decision to keep the two in space.
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says he's optimistic the Trump administration will support the space agency's agenda.
Two astronauts who have been stuck in space since June will have to wait until at least the end of March to come home after NASA on Wednesday again pushed back their return date. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer for the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss what's causing the delays.
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.
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 passenger airliner crashed this morning in Kazakhstan after a bird strike caused an emergency. Dramatic video shows the plane plummeting before bursting into flames, but officials say more than 30 of the 67 people on board survived.
Pope Francis gave his traditional Christmas Day blessing and address to the world this morning from his balcony at St. Peter's Basilica, after striking a somber tone at last night's Christmas Eve Mass. He urged Christians to reflect on global conflicts.
The FDA has raised the level of a Costco egg recall, warning of the risk of severe illness or death due to potential salmonella contamination. Over 10,000 cartons of Kirkland brand organic eggs sold at stores across the South are affected. Customers are urged to discard or return eggs marked with Julian code 327 and a use-by date of Jan. 5, 2025.
President-elect Donald Trump is threatening to take over the Panama Canal unless it cuts the price it charges for ships to pass through the key shipping lane. Trump is also again floating the idea of buying Greenland, which he also suggested during his first term. Kelly O'Grady reports.
The Mega Millions jackpot has soared to an estimated $1 billion for the drawing on Christmas Eve. It's only the seventh time in the game's history the jackpot has hit that mark. Dave Malkoff has more.