Throughout the month of July, scorching temperatures have broken records on several continents — the latest in a trend caused by the climate crisis. Meanwhile, in the US, extreme rainfall has led to devastating floods and toxic wildfire smoke has drifted down from Canada, prompting unhealthy air alerts in multiple cities. In today’s episode, we break down wh ... Show More
Aug 2023
Lives, Livelihoods, and the High Cost of Heat
<p>This summer, unrelenting heat waves have taken a devastating toll in many parts of the world, putting this year on track to be the hottest ever recorded.</p><p>Coral Davenport, who covers energy and environmental policy for The Times, and Dana Smith, a reporter for the Well se ... Show More
35m 24s
Sep 2022
CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 09/06
Tonight, extreme weather from coast to coast, to residential rains and flooding here in the northeast to record heat and deadly wildfires in the west. More than 58 million people are under excessive heat warnings and advisories in seven states. Our exclusive interview with Hilary ... Show More
19m 26s