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Activists from Extinction Rebellion cos-played as the jolly old Santa Claus to bring attention to a topic that’s not-so-jolly: climate change. Traffic was stopped in front of the French Environment Ministry for an hour, while frustrated drivers honked. Extinction Rebellion France said it believes the French government’s support for intensive …

Wine lovers, beware: Climate change is coming for your favorite beverage. Warmer temperatures are making grapes mature faster, producing wine with a higher alcohol content and weaker aroma. Scientists and winemakers tell CBS News they are undertaking efforts to climate-proof their crops. In Spain, a vineyard planted grapes in a …

Climate activists spray painted windows of a luxury department store. The Just Stop Oil organization released video of some of its members spray painting London retailer, Harrods, on Oct. 20. An 80-year-old woman, identified by Just Stop Oil as Reverend Sue Parfitt of Christian Climate Action, was arrested after blocking …

These are unusual ways people have fought climate change. In 2021, Young Henry’s Brewery in Australia used green beer to help the environment. Also in 2021, scientists in Northern Ireland did their best to reduce methane emissions by altering what is put in cattle feed. In 2020, biologist Eric Dinerstein …

Ice cream flavors you love could soon be gone. Climate change continues to wreak havoc on earth. Now it’s affecting the delicious dessert. Cheryl Pinto told CBS News’ Elise Preston that raw ingredients used in these pints are harder to grow in warm temps, making some ice cream flavors endangered. …