January Puzzles Climate

Climate scientist: "There's no place that's safe"

Experts discuss the increased intensity we can expect from destructive weather events due to climate change, while an amateur meteorologist explains how he helped sound the alarm as wildfires ...

CBS News - Jan. 19

Almanac: January 19

"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.

CBS News - Jan. 19

The growing popularity of Dry January

Nearly a third of Americans plan to participate in Dry January this month. The annual non-drinking ritual kicked off around the same time as the surgeon general issued an advisory about alcohol's ...

CBS News - Jan. 18

This week on "Sunday Morning" (January 19)

A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.

CBS News - Jan. 17

Houston school closures for Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Yahoo News - Jan. 17

Why the climate and sustainability economy will thrive in a Trump presidency

To maintain his electoral mandate, incoming President Trump will have to deliver the economic goods — but he will not be able to achieve any of these political objectives without continued ...

The Hill - Jan. 17

How climate-friendly waterwheels are coming around again

From the Himalayas and Nepal to Northern Ireland, sustainable source of energy seems to be back in vogue. In the foothills of the Himalayas, a group of villagers hauled a sturdy metal waterwheel ...

The Guardian - Jan. 17

See 6 Planets Align on January 21

Alignments of five or more planets are rare—there will be two more featuring five or more planets this year, but after that the next won’t happen until 2040.

Wired - Jan. 17

Climate change, not mismanagement, is the primary driver of the California wildfires

Wildfires in Los Angeles are being driven by climate change, not political mismanagement, and California's leaders have taken meaningful steps to address the issue, but the sheer scale of the ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

Zeldin: 'I believe that climate change is real'

Lee Zeldin told Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., that he believes in climate change and that it is an urgent issue that must be addressed during his Senate confirmation hearing to lead the Environmental ...

NBC News - Jan. 16

4 reasons to get preapproved for a mortgage loan this January

If you're entering the home market soon, experts say this is a good time to get pre-approved for a mortgage.

CBS News - Jan. 16

Climate ‘whiplash’ events increasing exponentially around world

Global heating means atmosphere can drive both extreme droughts and floods with rapid switches. Climate “whiplash” between extremely wet and dry conditions, which spurred catastrophic fires in Los ...

The Guardian - Jan. 15

Germany Puzzles at Elon Musk's Embrace of Its AfD Populists

The billionaire tech entrepreneur has cast the far-right party as moderate, but many in Berlin beg to differ.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 14

Cutting aeroplane contrails is an easy climate win

Tackling these emissions should be simple, fast and cost-effective

Financial Times - Jan. 13

Almanac: January 12

"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.

CBS News - Jan. 12

How to Survive January

Lotion! Heating pads! Sketchy space heaters!

The New York Times - Jan. 12

The California Wildfires Are the Latest Disaster Supercharged by Climate Change

Extreme weather events — deadly heat waves, floods, fires and hurricanes — are the consequences of a warming planet, scientists say.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

As a Climate Scientist, I Knew It Was Time to Leave Los Angeles

After the Bobcat fire, the area no longer felt safe.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

What to know about CD accounts this January

Not sure if a CD account is still worth opening this month? Here's what to know now.

CBS News - Jan. 10

Dysfunctional Giants: GM Joe Schoen's reported handling of veteran player's release one of many puzzling moves

Schoen's handling of Nick McCloud raised eyebrows

CBS Sports - Jan. 10

How we met: ‘We’re like two pieces of a puzzle clicking together’

Brandon, 28, and Christine, 27, became close friends when they worked together at a Covid testing lab. Now they live in different countries, but make time to continue their friendship. When Brandon ...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

Consumer expectations for higher inflation soar in early January

Americans’ expectations for overall inflation over the next year jumped to 3.3% in January from 2.8% in the prior month, according to the University of Michigan’s gauge of consumer sentiment.

MarketWatch - Jan. 10

Will a home equity loan or HELOC be better this January?

The decision between the two popular home equity borrowing options will depend on these factors now.

CBS News - Jan. 10

This week on "Sunday Morning" (January 12)

"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the newsworthy men and women who passed away this year, who touched us with their creativity and humanity.

CBS News - Jan. 9

BlackRock quits climate change group in latest green climbdown

World’s largest money manager had staked out position as sustainable investment leader

Financial Times - Jan. 9

BlackRock departs climate investment group

Asset management firm BlackRock is leaving a climate-focused investing group, the group confirmed. “We are disappointed to see any investor withdraw, but as a voluntary initiative, we respect any ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

The 32 Best Movies on Hulu This Week (January 2024)

Nightbitch, John Wick, and American Psycho are just a few of the movies you need to watch on Hulu right now.

Wired - Jan. 9

Cutting out alcohol for "Dry January"

Many Americans are starting off this new year by focusing on sobriety and giving up alcohol for Dry January. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn has more.

CBS News - Jan. 9

Climate 'whiplash' linked to raging LA fires

Experts say that rising global temperatures are making wild fires more likely in California.

BBC News - Jan. 9

Million year-old bubbles could solve ice age climate mystery

What is probably the world's oldest ice, dating back 1.2m years ago, has been dug out from deep within Antarctica.

BBC News - Jan. 9

The Los Angeles wildfires are climate disasters compounded

Conditions for a January LA firestorm have not existed before now, writes a meteorologist and climate journalist. California wildfires – live Californians: have you been affected by the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

What did Jimmy Carter do to fight climate change?

The wildfires in California are the latest in a string of natural disasters made worse by climate change. Former President Jimmy Carter was one of the first U.S. officials to draw attention to ...

CBS News - Jan. 8

What is Biden's legacy on climate change?

Officials on Wednesday afternoon briefed President Biden about the massive wildfires in Southern California fueled by climate change. Slashing Mr. Biden's climate regulations is at the top of ...