
How the pandemic is changing air pollution levels
With the world's economic output lessened and automobile and air traffic drastically reduced, dramatic changes in air quality have been measured
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With the world's economic output lessened and automobile and air traffic drastically reduced, dramatic changes in air quality have been measured
With humans stuck inside, carbon emissions have fallen significantly and the skies are clearing.
All over the world, Earth Day events are going online in the age of the coronavirus pandemic.
Clearly, shutting down economies is not an acceptable or sustainable way to achieve climate goals – but we can learn something from it.
With roughly one-third of the world on lockdown, life is quieter these days – aiding scientists who measure earthquakes by eliminating some man-made background noise
By some estimates, the pandemic lockdown has taken about 80% of passenger cars off local roads, leading to a dramatic reduction in air pollution. Los Angeles, infamous for its smog, has seen some of the world's cleanest air in recent days, according to the CEO of a company that tracks global air quality. Jamie Yuccas takes a look at how major cities are getting cleaner due to coronavirus restrictions and how scientists hope some of it can be maintained after lockdowns are lifted for our series Eye on Earth.
To mark the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan spoke with the World Health Organization’s Climate Lead Dr. Diarmid Campbell-Lendrum to discuss human impact on the planet during the pandemic.
The poll also found Bernie Sanders leads other White House hopefuls in support among young adults between the ages of 18 and 29
As secretary of state under Obama, Kerry was instrumental in the 2016 signing of the international Paris climate agreement
When it comes to cutting down on carbon emissions, many consumers are focusing on the wrong thing, scientists say
With a national electricity grid close to collapse, widespread blackouts and energy shortages are spurring a new generation of entrepreneurs
Researchers are deploying new technologies to filter plastics and other debris that is threatening the viability of our oceans
Cities and farms in New Mexico have been preparing as water levels decline
In a country where nearly 1.8 million people die every year from breathing the air, politicians and entrepreneurs are trying to go green
Because of environmental concerns, the drive has been getting more expensive
In the world's largest jungle, scientists are trying to understand the effects of cutting down so many trees for farmland
We're taking you to every continent to look at modern challenges and unique solutions to climate change across the globe
Americans give the U.S. just average or low marks on the progress it has made on protecting the environment
A virtuous loop of dropping prices and rising interest has propelled clean energy to the top spot it holds today
As consumers learn of toll fast fashion can take on the environment, they're embracing less wasteful alternatives
The North Face wants people to be able to celebrate Earth Day outside, rather than in front of screens
On Monday, April 22, 2019, "CBS This Morning" will bring viewers stories from every corner of the globe
To help, more garden centers are curbing, ending or labeling plants treated with potentially bee-harming pesticides
On April 22, 1970, Americans took part in a day aimed at protecting the only planet we call home
A CBS News poll this week found just 12 percent believe the environment will improve for the next generation while 57 percent say it will get worse. Dr. M. Sanjayan, a senior scientist at Conservation International, joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the health of the planet, the science marches being held around the world and the future of the climate change debate.
World's largest asset manager tells its portfolio companies to cut emissions to net zero in 30 years — and provide details.
The proposed historic mission is aiming for a January 2022 launch date aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon.
Minnesota officials say the person who has recently traveled to Brazil. It's not clear if the variant causes a more serious illness than the novel coronavirus.
Over 8 inches of heavy snowfall are being reported in some Midwestern cities, with more to come this week.
As long as yellow school bus and weighing as much as 20 cars, the eastern North Pacific gray whale is a gentle giant – and lately it has run into trouble.
The drugmaker will focus instead on two possible treatments for the virus, yet to be approved by regulators.
It was the most satellites ever launched by a single rocket
New COVID-19 strains have been detected in the United Kingdom, South Africa and Brazil.
People who are driven from their homes by wildfires, floods and hurricanes are seeking areas less ravaged by our worsening climate and rising sea levels, and relocating to "climate haven cities."
After one of the driest stretches in recorded history, the weather pattern is about to do a 180.
By the time the community understands just how devastating the bee decline actually is, it may be too late to reverse it.
"We are not sitting on our hands waiting for action to be taken," one activist said. "We're not afraid to put public pressure on the administration."
As the death toll mounts, more states are turning to the National Guard to speed up vaccinations around the country.
Health officials are trying to stay ahead of the virus by vaccinating as many people as possible — but it hasn't been easy.
The "cotton candy" planet is challenging everything astronomers thought about the formation of gas giants.
U.S. District Judge Drew Tipton agreed to pause the policy while he considered a lawsuit filed by Texas' Republican attorney general.
The White House said the president raised concerns about Navalny's arrest and Russia's treatment of protesters.
Chief Angela Demit said White River First Nation was selected for vaccines given the "remoteness, elderly and high-risk population, as well as limited access to health care."
The Bombay High Court's verdict cleared a man accused of molesting a 12-year-old girl, but the controversial ruling could end up in the Supreme Court.
Judiciary official says the man had been free on bail but was re-arrested while trying to flee the country.
Brian Gundersen, 26, was arrested after multiple people recognized the jacket from photos of the January 6 riot and contacted the FBI, according to court documents filed Monday.
Information about George Floyd's prior arrests can't be used at the trials of four former Minneapolis police officers charged in his death, a judge ruled.
To this day, advocates have been struggling to locate more than 600 migrant parents. President Biden has pledged to create a task force to help locate them.
Kelly Klein is balancing virtual learning with her chemotherapy by doing both at once.
The tornado ripped roofs off homes, pulverized walls and scattered debris as far as the eye could see.
To this day, advocates have been struggling to locate more than 600 migrant parents. President Biden has pledged to create a task force to help locate them.
Some Republican senators have raised concerns about passing another relief bill so soon after passing $1 trillion legislation.
Biden promised it will be "this spring" when any American who wants a COVID-19 vaccine will be able to get one.
The former president faces a Senate trial on a single article of impeachment: incitement of insurrection.
The new orders will enable the federal government to vaccinate 300 million Americans.
The cancer was discovered after Levert was traded to the Indiana Pacers.
96-year-old stage and screen icon Cicely Tyson opens up to Gayle King about her impressive career and personal life, which she wrote about in her new memoir, "Just As I Am."
The old guard is taking on the new guard in Super Bowl LV in Tampa.
UCLA Gymnastics scored a major victory with a season-opening win against Arizona State that included a floor routine from Nia Dennis that went viral.
New funding keeps cinema chain open for now, but speed of COVID-19 vaccinations will ultimately decide its future.
Web users in the region say they're having trouble accessing Facebook, Google, Zoom and other services.
Twitter says Lindell kept violating its policy aimed at fighting disinformation. The ardent Trump backer insists Trump beat Biden.
It was the most satellites ever launched by a single rocket
Delivery company says it's cutting workers at the request of grocery stores. Stores say they weren't consulted.
Post shows image of Trump playing golf in the shadow of a drone and declares that "revenge is certain."
World's largest asset manager tells its portfolio companies to cut emissions to net zero in 30 years — and provide details.
The proposed historic mission is aiming for a January 2022 launch date aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon.
Minnesota officials say the person who has recently traveled to Brazil. It's not clear if the variant causes a more serious illness than the novel coronavirus.
Over 8 inches of heavy snowfall are being reported in some Midwestern cities, with more to come this week.
As long as yellow school bus and weighing as much as 20 cars, the eastern North Pacific gray whale is a gentle giant – and lately it has run into trouble.
Kelly Klein is balancing virtual learning with her chemotherapy by doing both at once.
The Department of Justice said Steven Brandenburg has agreed to plead guilty to removing vials of the Moderna vaccine from a hospital refrigerator.
Biden promised it will be "this spring" when any American who wants a COVID-19 vaccine will be able to get one.
The new orders will enable the federal government to vaccinate 300 million Americans.
News of the collaboration sent Beyond Meat's shares to their largest single-day gain since its IPO in 2019.
"People are absolutely dying right now who didn't have to," said the chief medical officer of one assisted living chain.
The fit of a mask is as important as its filtration ability, experts say. So is avoiding the many counterfeits.
Popular Disneyland and Disney World ride "needed a refresh," according to an executive with the entertainment giant.
World's largest asset manager tells its portfolio companies to cut emissions to net zero in 30 years — and provide details.
Advocates say most don't willingly enter the sex trade and shouldn't be criminalized for their own exploitation.
Brian Gundersen, 26, was arrested after multiple people recognized the jacket from photos of the January 6 riot and contacted the FBI, according to court documents filed Monday.
The Department of Justice said Steven Brandenburg has agreed to plead guilty to removing vials of the Moderna vaccine from a hospital refrigerator.
As of Tuesday, authorities had charged at least 158 people in federal court.
The Bombay High Court's verdict cleared a man accused of molesting a 12-year-old girl, but the controversial ruling could end up in the Supreme Court.
The two Rocky Mount officers seen in a photo inside the U.S. Capitol are already facing federal criminal charges.
The proposed historic mission is aiming for a January 2022 launch date aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon.
It was the most satellites ever launched by a single rocket
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket boosted a record 143 small satellites into a polar orbit on Sunday in the company's first dedicated "rideshare" mission. CBSN's Lana Zak reports.
SpaceX will make another attempt to launch its Transporter 1 "rideshare" mission Sunday.
SpaceX has now launched more than 1,000 Starlink internet relay satellites.
The most memorably good (and bad) of the entertainment spectaculars
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A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
For 30 years, investigators only had one suspect -- until a witness revealed the real killer.
From the Marvel Cinematic Universe to the next "Fast and Furious" film, here's when to expect all the biggest flicks.
Employees at one Minnesota company are busing turning out a slew of products ahead of Super Bowl LV, including posters, pennants, pins and other collectibles. CBS Los Angeles reports.
Former White House coronavirus response coordinator talks exclusively with "Face the Nation" in her first interview since leaving the Trump task force.
This week on "Face the Nation," President Biden takes office and is immediately faced with overwhelming challenges. His first priority: COVID-19.
When a pandemic, a racial reckoning, and rampant misinformation converged, Americans were faced with an election unlike any other. This CBSN documentary follows voters around the country as they grapple with who they're voting for, how they're voting and the issues supercharging the stakes.
President Biden is ramping up efforts to get more Americans vaccinated as states sound the alarm on a vaccine shortage. The administration will be increasing weekly vaccine allocations, while also giving states advance notice of upcoming shipments. Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease expert and a senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, joined CBSN to discuss the latest.