Kenya leader vows to help "victims of climate change" as flood deaths mount
President William Ruto has promised help for Kenyans as unusually heavy monsoon rains burst a dam and unleash deadly floods and mudslides.
President William Ruto has promised help for Kenyans as unusually heavy monsoon rains burst a dam and unleash deadly floods and mudslides.
In Tanzania, heavy rains have affected more than 200,000 people and ruined major infrastructure, officials said.
Coal-fired power plants would have to capture smokestack emissions or shut down under a new EPA rule the industry says would make the grid less reliable. It's likely to face court challenges.
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Many Americans see an economic cost to combating climate change.
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More than 100 nations, including the United States, have agreed to protect 30% of the world's oceans by 2030.
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Scientists are using a range of tools to protect the endangered wildlife that could disappear in coming decades.
Dubai is known for using planes to help prompt precipitation over the region. But experts say it did not play a role in this week's historic downpour.
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Water still covers some roads around Dubai International Airport, but the major hub expects to be fully running again soon as the UAE bails out from a deluge.
Dubai International Airport is urging travelers to stay away as flooding from "a historic weather event" hobbles the arid United Arab Emirates.
Melting ice and unusually heavy seasonal rains have inundated parts of southern Russia and Central Asia with floodwater.
The water reservoir system that supplies water to 70% of the millions who live in the Bogotá, Colombia region is at less than 17% of its available storage capacity.
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Europe's top human rights court rules EU nations must protect citizens from climate change, as campaigners take heart from mixed decisions.
Warm weather is swelling some of Russia's biggest rivers with meltwater from mountain snow and ice, forcing thousands to evacuate.
Officials said the standards will help clean up some of the nation's largest sources of planet-warming greenhouse gases.
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The bugs emit a loud, droning buzzing sound when they emerge – signaling they are ready to mate.
Officials from the National Weather Service and the CDC are already warning Americans about record-high temperatures in the coming months thanks to seasonal changes in the La Niña climate pattern. With these rising temperatures, there's also a higher risk of wildfires and droughts. Scott Dance, a climate reporter for The Washington Post, joined CBS News to discuss the forecast.
Bats have often been called scary and spooky but experts say they play an important role in our daily lives. CBS News' Danya Bacchus explains why the mammals are so vital to our ecosystem and the threats they're facing.
Pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, whose work has spurred official action on the Flint water crisis, told CBS News that it's stunning that "we continue to use the bodies of our kids as detectors of environmental contamination." She discusses ways to support victims of the water crisis, the ongoing work of replacing the city's pipes and more in this extended interview.
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According to the University of California, Davis, residential energy use is responsible for 20% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. However, one company is helping residential buildings reduce their impact and putting carbon to use. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn shows how the process works.
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Representatives from across the world are gathering in Ottawa, Canada, to negotiate a potential treaty to limit plastic pollution. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has the latest on the talks.
"Although to some, the noise is annoying, they pose no danger to humans or pets," the sheriff wrote. "Unfortunately, it is the sounds of nature."
The White House is considering declaring a national climate emergency to unlock federal powers and stifle oil development, according to a Bloomberg report. Meanwhile, the Biden administration is announcing several projects this Earth Week. Columbia University Climate School professor Dr. Melissa Lott joins with analysis.
NASA's Voyager 1, the first spacecraft to travel beyond our solar system, has started sending information back to Earth again after scientists managed to fix the probe from 15 billion miles away.
Relatively few Americans say they know a lot about President Biden's initiatives to combat climate change, according to a CBS News poll. Carolyn Kissane, a New York University global affairs associate dean and professor, joins CBS News with more on Biden's climate policies.
Despite how terrifying sharks might seem, the creatures are critical to the survival of the world's oceans. Oceans generate 50% of the oxygen on the planet and absorb 90% of excess heat created by global warming. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy spoke with conservationists in the Bahamas.
A new CBS poll finds that most of the public favors the U.S. taking steps to address climate change. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the numbers.
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The captain's behavior required an alternate crew be flown in from Japan, the airline said.
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Reports of elder fraud crimes increased by 14% in 2023, according to a new federal report.
Walmart said its new store brand Bettergoods is "chef-inspired," and offers dozens of upscale products like plant-based milks.
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USDA says the U.S. meat supply is safe, and reiterates that people should cook beef to kill bacteria and viruses.
Paramount said long-time CEO Bob Bakish will leave the company, which is in discussions to explore a sale or merger.
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If Rep. Majorie Tayler Greene invokes the motion the vacate, "it will not succeed," House Democrats said in a statement Tuesday.
Reports of elder fraud crimes increased by 14% in 2023, according to a new federal report.
Judge Juan Merchan said Trump violated the order nine times in recent weeks and fined him $1,000 for each violation.
"It is against the basic civil and human rights that we have established are a key part of American identity," one advocate tells CBS News. "Community living should be the rule, rather than the exception."
Unlike pasteurized milk, which undergoes a process that kills harmful bacteria, experts say raw milk can carry pathogens that make you sick.
USDA says the U.S. meat supply is safe, and reiterates that people should cook beef to kill bacteria and viruses.
Razer sold the Zephyr mask as protection against COVID during the pandemic, but products were not tested, feds say.
Dutch medical device maker Philips says it's reached a $1.1 billion deal in the United States to settle lawsuits over faulty sleep machines in a case that's rocked the company.
The captain's behavior required an alternate crew be flown in from Japan, the airline said.
President William Ruto has promised help for Kenyans as unusually heavy monsoon rains burst a dam and unleash deadly floods and mudslides.
Britain's monarch, King Charles III, had put his official public duties on hold for weeks as he undergoes treatment for an unspecified cancer.
Social media video appeared to show the suspect trying to hide behind bushes while carrying a long bladed weapon.
Columbia University protesters have set up a new demonstration at Hamilton Hall, a building demonstrators occupied during 1968 anti-Vietnam war protests.
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Britain's monarch, King Charles III, had put his official public duties on hold for weeks as he undergoes treatment for an unspecified cancer.
Paramount said long-time CEO Bob Bakish will leave the company, which is in discussions to explore a sale or merger.
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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.
NYU Langone Health and Meta have developed a new type of MRI that dramatically reduces the time needed to complete scans through artificial intelligence. CBS News correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports.
The Federal Communications Commission voted to adopt net neutrality regulations, a reversal from the policy adopted during former President Donald Trump's administration. Christopher Sprigman, a professor at the New York University School of Law, joins CBS News with more on the vote.
The bugs emit a loud, droning buzzing sound when they emerge – signaling they are ready to mate.
Officials from the National Weather Service and the CDC are already warning Americans about record-high temperatures in the coming months thanks to seasonal changes in the La Niña climate pattern. With these rising temperatures, there's also a higher risk of wildfires and droughts. Scott Dance, a climate reporter for The Washington Post, joined CBS News to discuss the forecast.
Bats have often been called scary and spooky but experts say they play an important role in our daily lives. CBS News' Danya Bacchus explains why the mammals are so vital to our ecosystem and the threats they're facing.
Pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, whose work has spurred official action on the Flint water crisis, told CBS News that it's stunning that "we continue to use the bodies of our kids as detectors of environmental contamination." She discusses ways to support victims of the water crisis, the ongoing work of replacing the city's pipes and more in this extended interview.
Ten years ago, a water crisis began when Flint, Michigan, switched to the Flint River for its municipal water supply. The more corrosive water was not treated properly, allowing lead from pipes to leach into many homes. CBS News correspondent Ash-har Quraishi spoke with residents about what the past decade has been like.
Reports of elder fraud crimes increased by 14% in 2023, according to a new federal report.
Witness testimony continues Tuesday in the murder trial of Karen Read, a woman accused in the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend. Read's defense team argues she is the victim of an elaborate cover-up and is being framed by a group of people that includes law enforcement while prosecutors claim she hit officer John O'Keefe with her vehicle during a snowstorm in 2022.
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Social media video appeared to show the suspect trying to hide behind bushes while carrying a long bladed weapon.
The Horsehead Nebula, which NASA has called "one of the most distinctive objects in our skies," is located in the constellation Orion.
Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams say they have complete confidence in the Starliner despite questions about Boeing's safety culture.
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CBS News polling shows support for the Biden administration has dipped among Black Americans since 2020. The Biden reelection campaign has been trying to work on that with Vice President Kamala Harris meeting with Black business owners in Atlanta on Monday. Congressman Steven Horsford, the chair of the Congressional Black Caucus who was in Atlanta with Harris, joined CBS News to discuss the 2024 election.
Israel has offered Hamas what it described as a generous deal for a cease-fire and the release of hostages in Gaza, but snags remain and officials involved with the talks are wary of optimism. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis has more.
Officials in North Carolina provided an update Tuesday on the four officers who were shot and killed Monday while serving a warrant. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez gave an update on the situation following the press conference.
There's been a major escalation in the pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University. Some demonstrating against the war in Gaza broke into Hamilton Hall, an academic building on the campus, overnight Tuesday. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson is there with more.