climate change

Switzerland failed to protect its people from climate change, top Europe court rules

Switzerland for all its snow-capped mountains and crisp Alpine air has failed to protect its people ...

science | 6 months ago

Flooding in Central Asia and southern Russia kills scores and forces tens of thousands to evacuate to higher ground

Unusually heavy seasonal rains have left a vast swath of southern Russia and Central Asia reeling fr...

world | 6 months ago

Climate change is causing marine ‘coldwaves’ too, killing wildlife

The effects of ocean warming are profound and well-documented. But sometimes changes in the patterns...

science | 6 months ago

Puerto Rican parrot threatened by more intense, climate-driven hurricanes

There were 56 wild, endangered Puerto Rican parrots living around El Yunque National Forest before H...

us | 5 months ago

Dubai airport operations ramp back up as flooding from UAE's heaviest rains ever recorded lingers on roads

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — The United Arab Emirates struggled Thursday to recover from the heavie...

world | 5 months ago

Scientists trying to protect wildlife from extinction as climate change raises risk to species around the globe

From clean air and water to healthy soil and medicines, our survival and prosperity rely heavily on ...

us | 5 months ago

What is cloud seeding and did it play any role in the Dubai floods?

Stranded airline passengers and a cat submerged in floodwaters clinging to a car door handle became ...

world | 5 months ago

New Starbucks cups reduce plastic and water waste while bettering accessibility to the visually impaired

Starbucks unveiled a new cup lineup that the company says will keep more than 13.5 million pounds of...

us | 5 months ago

Too hot for a lizard? Climate change quickens the pace of extinction

BISBEE, Ariz. — Boots dusty, lungs heaving, Dr. John Wiens searched the boulders of a desolate Arizo...

us | 5 months ago

Endangered species are dying out on Earth. Could they be saved in outer space?

Plants and animals are dying off at an unprecedented rate on Earth. Some scientists are looking to o...

us | 5 months ago

Hotter temperatures mean higher utility costs for millions of Americans

As Americans recognize Earth Day, consumers may have noticed one effect of climate change: Higher te...

us | 5 months ago

How countries are using innovative technology to preserve ocean life

Vast oceans cover 70% of our planet's surface, playing a crucial role in human survival by providing...

science | 5 months ago

What is biodiversity and why is it important? Here's what to know.

Earth is home to millions of discovered species of plants and animals with many more yet to be known...

science | 5 months ago

Few have heard about Biden's climate policies, even those who care most about issue — CBS News poll

President Joe Biden made addressing climate change a key issue in his 2020 campaign. Three years int...

us | 5 months ago

Climate change a health risk for 70% of world's workers, UN warns

More than 70% of workers around the world face climate change-related health risks, with more than 2...

us | 5 months ago

Climate politics and the bottom line — CBS News poll

For many years, addressing climate change has been framed, at least in political debates, as one tha...

us | 5 months ago