Новости за 22.04.2019

A major energy crisis is affecting millions of people's livelihoods in South Africa. Widespread blackouts cost the country's economy up to $284 million every day. But the energy shortages are also spurring a new generation of entrepreneurs, creating a $19 billion solar power industry. Debora Patta reports from just outside Cape Town as part of our Earth Matters coverage.

For nearly 2,000 miles, the Rio Grande River winds it way from the Rocky Mountains down to the Gulf of Mexico. It provides drinking water and irrigation for more than six million people. But climate change is threatening that vital flow. Michelle Miller reports as part of our Earth Matters coverage.

Despite their vulnerability to accidental and intentional disasters, money for upgrades and insurance can be scarce

Elon Musk will tout autonomous cars amid a squabble with Panasonic and ahead of a "very difficult" quarter

Recent research shows plastic pollution in our oceans is affecting every continent on our planet. Nearly 18 billion pounds of plastic ends up in our oceans every year. By 2050, researchers estimate there could be more plastic in oceans by weight than fish, unless something changes. As part of our Earth Matters coverage, Scott Tweedie of Network 10 station in Australia traveled to Bondi Beach to show us how one company is trying to make a difference.

In India, nearly 1.8 million people die every year as a result of dirty air. In Delhi, with 19 million people, 1,000 more cars hit the road every day, contributing to smog that's dangerous in many ways. But the real cost of the pollution is its toll on human health. Elizabeth Palmer reports from New Delhi as part of our Earth Matters coverage.

Researchers are deploying new technologies to filter plastics and other debris that is threatening the viability of our oceans

In the world's largest jungle, scientists are trying to understand the effects of cutting down so many trees for farmland

In a country where nearly 1.8 million people die every year from breathing the air, politicians and entrepreneurs are trying to go green

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have settled into their new home, Frogmore Cottage in Windsor, awaiting the birth of their first child. But could they be packing their bags again soon? The Sunday Times in London reports the Duke and Duchess of Sussex could move to Africa. Imtiaz Tyab reports,.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have settled into their new home, Frogmore Cottage in Windsor, awaiting the birth of their first child. But could they be packing their bags again soon? The Sunday Times in London reports the Duke and Duchess of Sussex could move to Africa. Imtiaz Tyab reports,.

Cities and farms in New Mexico have been preparing as water levels decline

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren's campaign believes the plan will cost $1.25 trillion over a decade

Indiana State Police are to make an announcement about the investigation into the 2017 killings of two teenage girls found dead on a hiking trail

CBS News takes you to every continent to look at modern challenges and unique solutions to climate change across the globe

It is unknown which of the several attacks Anders Holch Povlsen's children died in

As carbon dioxide levels continue to rise every year, big cities are looking for ways to go green. This month London introduced the world's first ultra-low emission zone to fight the city's toxic levels of air pollution. It is one of the most radical anti-pollution policies on the planet. Mark Phillips reports as part of our Earth Matters coverage.

In our Earth Matters coverage, we take a look at how deforestation threatens the Amazon rainforest. Vladimir Duthiers spent three days deep in the world's largest jungle, as scientists try to understand the effects of cutting down so many trees.

Because of environmental concerns, the drive has been getting more expensive

The search is intensifying for a missing 5-year-old boy in a Chicago suburb. The parents of Andrew "AJ" Freund told police they last saw their son Wednesday evening when he went to bed. They said they realized he was missing Thursday morning. Dean Reynolds reports on why police may now be turning their attention to the boy's family.

On Earth Day, we’re taking you to every continent to look at modern challenges and unique solutions of climate change across the globe. From high emissions in London and air pollution in India, to water concerns in New Mexico and deforestation problems in the Amazon, we’re covering it all in our special Earth Matters broadcast. Gayle King reports.

On Earth Day, we’re taking you to every continent to look at modern challenges and unique solutions of climate change across the globe. From high emissions in London and air pollution in India, to water concerns in New Mexico and deforestation problems in the Amazon, we’re covering it all in our special Earth Matters broadcast. Gayle King reports.

Father says Andrew "A.J." Freund was last seen at home Wednesday evening; Police in Crystal Lake say his parents have stopped cooperating

Father says Andrew "A.J." Freund was last seen at home Wednesday evening; Police in Crystal Lake say his parents have stopped cooperating

More Democrats are considering the option of impeaching President Trump, now that most of the special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia report is public. House Democrats plan to hold a conference call Monday to discuss what Nancy Pelosi called a "grave matter." Paula Reid reports.