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Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian turns his focus to climate solutions
Alexis Ohanian spearheads a foundation that funds young entrepreneurs committed to addressing challenges associated with climate change.
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Alexis Ohanian spearheads a foundation that funds young entrepreneurs committed to addressing challenges associated with climate change.
NASA's new Earth System Observatory consists of a series of five advanced satellite missions that will monitor nearly every aspect of Earth.
Investment firms are showing a growing interest in an increasingly scarce natural resource in the American West. For some, that's concerning.
The tiles could have global uses for coral adaptation, with benefits to humanity as well as ocean life.
The majestic giraffe is under threat of extinction from all corners. Poachers hunt them for bush meat, humans encroach on their natural habitat and, exacerbating all of this, the Horn of Africa is having its worst drought in 40 years. Debora Patta visits Giraffe Manor in Kenya, where tourism funds conservation.
"Where is the scientific data that says this is safe?" said Melanie Benjamin, who leads the executive branch of an American Indian tribe in Minnesota.
More than 70 percent of oyster reefs in Florida have disappeared in the last half-century. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann visits a fisherman and conservationist determined to restore oysters and their ecosystem.
While dozens of cities around the U.S. are outlawing gas stoves due to the greenhouse gasses they add to the atmosphere, 20 states are prohibiting similar municipal bans. CBS News correspondent Ben Tracy has more.
Researchers in California and Utah found that dams made by beavers can help create drought- and fire-resistant landscapes.
Millions of people in southern California are facing new water restrictions thanks to a megadrought crippling the Southwest. But southern Nevada has been conserving water for years. The area's latest move is to tear out all non-functional grass to save nearly 10 billion gallons of water. CBS News senior environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
Those who have experienced extreme weather have become more concerned.
Pellets are being used to create what some call green energy, but critics argue that the practice is clear-cutting trees.
That "vegan" shampoo in a bottle "made of recycled materials" might not be as eco-friendly as you think.
To kick off Earth Day we put CBS Mornings' Nate Burleson and his family to the test to see how high their Green IQ is, in our new challenge #OutGreenMe. To test your environmental knowledge by participating in CBS News' #OutGreenMe challenge. Visit cbsnews.com/earthday/ to learn more. To watch more Earth Day content, download the free CBS News app now!
Electronic waste is the fastest growing type of trash. Here's how to ensure your devices won't end up in a landfill.
Climate change is more of a priority for Democrats than Republicans; they divide on approach U.S. should take on energy policy.
It isn't all would-be recyclers' fault.
Combating climate change, apparel brands like Lululemon, Eileen Fisher and Patagonia are making it easier to resell their items.
In the three states where body composting is legal, people can have their remains give back to the Earth as their final act.
Many experts and even some environmentalists are embracing nuclear power as an alternative to fossil fuels. CBS News' senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy visited America's first new nuclear reactors in more than 30 years and learned how nuclear power could be poised for a comeback.
GM is investing nearly $7 billion in Michigan to build a new battery plant and overhaul an existing factory to make electric trucks.
Spongy, decaying vegetation around the world has safely stored carbon dioxide for centuries, but it's losing ground. But the real value of the sodden peat is finally being recognized.
Cows are responsible for about 40% of global methane emissions.
Floating drones could be a breakthrough in effort to keep people safe from hurricanes.
President Biden's special envoy for climate tells CBS News in an exclusive interview the extreme weather being seen around the world this summer is a "direct impact of the climate crisis."
Thousands of Himalayan glaciers could lose as much as 80% of their mass by the end of the century as the Earth's temperature rises, according to projections. Peter Clark, distinguished professor of earth, ocean, and atmospheric sciences at Oregon State University, joins CBS News to explain the problem and potential solutions.
Dozens of species of raptors in Africa are seeing declining populations. Researchers warn the birds of prey are at risk of population collapse.
Researchers say they've unraveled a mystery that's puzzled scientists for years and identified the enzyme responsible for urine's yellow color.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is tracking the spread of the flu, RSV and COVID-19 this winter.
Much of the Western U.S. is in the midst of a snow drought. Eric Sproles, an assistant professor at Montana State University, joins CBS News with the economic and environmental impacts.
Historian Douglas Brinkley celebrates the success of the 1973 law that finally gave legal protection to America's iconic flora and fauna facing extinction. In the half-century since the law's introduction, an astonishing 99% of the threatened species originally listed have survived.
From technology and medicine to the environment, David Progue brings us some of the headlines that remind us 2023 was in many ways a pretty good year!
Bad news can break suddenly, but good news can be found everywhere, all the time—if you know where to look. From technology and medicine to the environment, correspondent David Pogue brings us some of the recent headlines that remind us 2023 was in many ways a pretty good year!
2023 is on track to be the warmest year on record, according to the World Meteorological Organization. CBS News correspondent Dave Malkoff explores what 2024 could bring.
Their work near the South Pole means camping on the ice without showers or flushing toilets for seven weeks — but what we can learn about climate change there is essential to science.
In the two years since the telescope was blasted into orbit, it has performed like a champ, capturing phenomenal images of the heavens and collecting data about distant planets – and scientists say it will continue for decades.
On Christmas Day 2021 the James Webb Space Telescope was blasted into orbit. In the two years since the telescope has performed like a champ, capturing phenomenal images of the heavens and collecting data about distant planets. Correspondent David Pogue reports on the spectacular findings we continue to receive from this remarkable eye on the universe.
An international collaboration of researchers, led by Smithsonian scientists, identified five new species of soft-furred hedgehogs.
Sea level rise of 3.3 meters would drastically alter the world map as we know it, submerging low-lying coastal areas everywhere.
The volcano eruption in Iceland opened an approximately 2.5-mile-long fissure and created lava fountains up to 98 feet high near the fishing village of Grindavik.
Ara Bolster had been homeless for two years when she met radio news reporter Matt Shearer.
Ashli Babbitt was shot and killed while she tried to climb through a broken door into the Speaker's Lobby outside the House Chamber.
Singer Michael Bolton said he was taking a temporary break from touring for a few months as he recovers from surgery to remove a brain tumor.
Austin has been hospitalized since Monday due to complications following a minor elective medical procedure, officials said.
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the state of Idaho that argued its ban on abortion was preempted by federal law.
Verizon will pay $100 million to eligible current and former subscribers to settle a class-action lawsuit over fees it charged customers.
The U.S. dodged a recession last year thanks to robust consumer spending. Here's what the new year may bring for the economy.
The National Rifle Association's longtime leader will step down on the eve of a legal showdown with New York's attorney general over allegations of corruption.
As debt payments resumed in October, loan servicers put callers on hold for an average of 70 minutes, federal agency finds.
The New York attorney general is seeking sanctions for "ill-gotten gains" from fraud.
Ashli Babbitt was shot and killed while she tried to climb through a broken door into the Speaker's Lobby outside the House Chamber.
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the state of Idaho that argued its ban on abortion was preempted by federal law.
Former President Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court review a landmark decision in a case from Colorado finding he should be kept off the state's primary ballot.
The RFK Jr. fundraiser organized by two Kennedy PACs is scheduled to take place on the eve of the New Hampshire primary.
GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley also weighed in on gun control following a school shooting in Iowa earlier Thursday.
Flu cases are surging nationwide and 27 children are among those who have died this flu season. One hospital shares ways to be on the lookout for respiratory issues. Janet Shamlian reports.
Looking to boost your nutrition in the new year? Experts point to plant-based diets as a way to look and feel better.
Video evidence is leading researchers to link seizures to some rare cases of sudden unexplained deaths in children, according to a new study.
Approval of Florida program paves way for other U.S. states to request same permission to lower drug costs for American consumers.
Video from crib monitors is leading researchers to link seizures to some rare cases of sudden unexplained deaths in children. Dr. Jon LaPook, CBS News' chief medical correspondent, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the impact of the study and what it reveals.
The documents unsealed in a lawsuit related to Jeffrey Epstein contain testimony about previously public allegations against Prince Andrew.
The 22-year-old Tampa Bay Rays shortstop is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a 14-year-old girl and sending the child's mother monthly payments.
The pilot of the plane, identified as American Robert Sachs, was also killed, police said.
While it is the first time a senior Israeli official has laid out such a vision, it does not represent official policy.
As Nick Lupton and his wife experience "one of the highest floods we've ever had," they're putting their new self-made defense system to the test.
Singer Michael Bolton said he was taking a temporary break from touring for a few months as he recovers from surgery to remove a brain tumor.
The pilot of the plane, identified as American Robert Sachs, was also killed, police said.
Peloton instructor Jenn Sherman has issued an apology to director Christopher Nolan, after he found out he took her Peloton class and heard her harsh criticism of his movie.
After years of airing on NBC, the 2024 Golden Globes found a new home and will air on Sunday, Jan. 7 on CBS in an effort to bounce back after past controversies.
David Soul played Detective Ken "Hutch" Hutchinson in the 1970s TV show "Starsky and Hutch."
Starting this month, some new PCs running Windows 11 will have a special "Copilot key" that launches Microsoft's AI chatbot.
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.
Google's Project Green Light aims to reduce stop-and-go traffic by up to 30%, cutting down on planet-warming emissions.
Artificial intelligence is giving cyber criminals another weapon, says CrowdStrike chief security officer Shawn Henry. As AI becomes more accessible, it is enabling individuals with limited coding skills to engage in hacking activities. He discusses how this evolving landscape of AI may affect cyber threats against the U.S. in 2024 and beyond.
An investigation by CBS News found misinformation about the Israel-Hamas war can be easily found and spread on social media. One school in Dallas has a media literacy course to help teach teens, who often get their news from social media, how to separate fact from fiction. Tom Hanson reports.
Thousands of Himalayan glaciers could lose as much as 80% of their mass by the end of the century as the Earth's temperature rises, according to projections. Peter Clark, distinguished professor of earth, ocean, and atmospheric sciences at Oregon State University, joins CBS News to explain the problem and potential solutions.
Dozens of species of raptors in Africa are seeing declining populations. Researchers warn the birds of prey are at risk of population collapse.
Researchers say they've unraveled a mystery that's puzzled scientists for years and identified the enzyme responsible for urine's yellow color.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is tracking the spread of the flu, RSV and COVID-19 this winter.
Much of the Western U.S. is in the midst of a snow drought. Eric Sproles, an assistant professor at Montana State University, joins CBS News with the economic and environmental impacts.
Ahmir Joliff, 11, was killed during Thursday's mass shooting at an Iowa high school, authorities said. Seven other people, including four students, were injured.
Randy Roedema, a former Colorado police officer, has been sentenced to 14 months in jail for his role in the death of Elijah McClain.
A young Louisiana mother's death is ruled a suicide, but her father believes she was murdered. See the photos he believes show evidence of homicide.
A second batch of documents related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has been unsealed. Both sets of documents released this week contain the names of people connected to Epstein in a variety of ways. Most of them are not accused of any wrongdoing and much of the information had been previously reported. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more on if there's anything of note in these documents.
Dan Marburger was one of seven people injured by a teenage shooter at Iowa's Perry High School.
NASA's spacecraft Juno did a flyby of Jupiter's moon Io to learn more about the lunar body's volcanic activity.
SpaceX launches two rockets less than three hours apart to put a military spaceplane and 23 more Starlink internet satellites into orbit.
NASA's Artemis III crewed moon landing will likely be delayed, the Government Accountability Office said in a recent report. The mission was initially planned for late 2024 or early 2025 but is now delayed until December 2025. The watchdog reports it could be pushed back as far as 2027. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood discusses the mission.
These missions are headed not just to Earth's moon, but moons of Mars and Jupiter — and a pair of asteroids.
December's full moon, also known as the Cold Moon and Long Night Moon, will reach peak illumination on Tuesday at 7:33 p.m. ET.
Christie Wilson disappeared in 2005, and her killer refused to say where he put her body.
In 1981, 13-year-old Mary Day disappeared from her Seaside, Calif., home, with no sign of her anywhere. It would be 22 years before she reappeared, bringing along more questions than answers.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Matthew Trussler was found dead at the home he shared with his fiancée Melissa Turner. See the evidence that led to authorities piecing together his death.
Marlene Warren answered the door to her Wellington, FL, home and was fatally gunned down by a mysterious clown. Despite eyewitnesses, circumstantial evidence, and the identification a suspect early on, it would take more than 30 years for her killer to face justice.
The U.S. Supreme Court decided Friday to take up former President Donald Trump's appeal in the Colorado ballot case. The state's Supreme Court disqualified him in late December, citing the 14th Amendment to the Constitution. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson and campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman have more.
Ara Bolster had been homeless for two years when she had a chance encounter with a radio reporter who heard his singing on the street. Steve Hartman has more in "On the Road."
Flu cases are surging nationwide and 27 children are among those who have died this flu season. One hospital shares ways to be on the lookout for respiratory issues. Janet Shamlian reports.
Artists and fans are gearing up for Sunday's Golden Globe Awards on CBS and Paramount+. USA Today film critic Brian Truitt joins to preview the show.
Wayne LaPierre, the longtime director of the National Rifle Association, said Friday he is resigning after three decades at the helm of the powerful organization. The announcement comes just days before a civil corruption trial is set to begin, in which New York Attorney General Leticia James is accusing LaPierre and other NRA officials of diverting millions of dollars to fund luxury personal trips. Jeff Pegues has more.