The boreal forest stretches over billions of acres of the northern hemisphere on three continents. It's also key to holding up to half of all the soil-based carbon in the whole world. Scientists are using a futuristic-looking outdoor lab in Minnesota to understand it better. Ben Tracy has more. SOURCE
Climate change, high energy prices raise demand for self-sustaining homes called Earthships
“CBS Mornings” is launching a new series called "Rebuilding America" to showcase the ingenuity of individuals and communities around the country working together to build a better world one project at a time. In this installment, CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian heads to New Mexico where a community of so-called Earthships is redefining sustainable housing.... Continue Reading →