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. Despite how terrifying sharks might seem, the creatures are critical to the survival of the world's oceans.
A new CBS poll finds that most of the public favors the U. To mark Earth Day, 60 Minutes looks back on our reporting on climate change and the environment over the years. Monday, April 22, is Earth Day, when we celebrate our world and support protection of the environment. Starbucks unveiled the new cups ahead of Earth Day and as a new report warns plastic production emissions are even greater than those from aviation.
Some of the most critically endangered birds on the planet have been released back into the wild. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has more on the harsh conditions Puerto Rican parrots face, and the people working to save them. Saturday is Earth Day, which was first created in to increase awareness about environmental issues. Environmental activists are blaming the unusual weather patterns that are being seen globally on climate change.
Elise Preston has more. As scientists work to blunt the impacts of climate change, a controversial method called geoengineering is being considered as a way to help cool the planet. Ben Tracy has more. A man in Bali built a recycled tiny house from 35, plastic bags and other waste. An unprecedented rate of animal species have disappeared from the planet because of humanity's impact on the planet.
Experts say we're "running out of time" β and without urgent action, the planet will be radically different. Australia has seen a massive increase in fires, droughts, floods and heat waves over the past two decades. The rise in these extreme weather events has dangerous implications for humans and wildlife in the country. The oil and gas industry is a major source of methane emissions. Cutting methane is one of the best ways to slow the rate of global warming in the future.
