The Coastal Pacific Train route closed following the Kaikoura earthquake in November 2016. The 61-mile route will reopen on Dec. 1, 2018.

Walkers have a comfort zone to prevent collisions.

Sales of internal combustion engine cars might never again reach 2018 levels.

Although a proposed universal speed limit on Germany's national highway system could curb emissions, many politicians are quick to dismiss the idea.

Smart Growth America's Dangerous by Design report finds walking to be a particularly perilous activity in Orlando, Daytona Beach and Cape Coral, Florida.

Clever new option from Tesla prevents your dogs from getting too hot and also informs curious passersby of your imminent return.

There are all kinds of distracted and compromised people in our roads. Some of them cannot help it.

Fighting rising gas costs doesn’t require taking drastic action.

Many green activists have railed against money in politics. But in order to win, they may need to play the game.

From taller towers to turbines that operate at lower wind speeds, wind energy just keeps on getting better.

Coal mines are closing. Oil giants are announcing layoffs. What happens to workers when the low-carbon economy arrives in earnest?

Renewables are getting cheaper all the time. Interestingly, they may also drive up the cost of the competition.

Guilt? Greenwashing? Or a boost to the bottom line? New research aims to quantify the motivations behind corporate social responsibility.

If you have young children, consider this required (albeit loathsome) reading.

Life after death takes a botanical form with The Living Urn.

The donation to the N.C. Tree Farm Program was made in honor of the renewable energy company's 15th anniversary.

Lichens are not what you think they are. Not plant, not fungus — they are one of a kind.

Climate change is forcing tropical fish to migrate, and they threaten to mow down their new terrain.

'America's Forest' with host Chuck Leavell of The Rolling Stones explains how forests can help climate change, the economy and so much more.

It's so deep there could be species lurking in its depths that we've never seen before.

International Landscape Photographer of the Year contest highlights winning images of everything from ice to forests.

A new tyrannosaur species of dinosaur called Thanatotheristes degrootorum or 'Reaper of Death' in Greek was discovered in Alberta.

Over 30 years, Iran's Lake Urmia has shrunk by 80% due to drought and water overuse, but there's hope the lake is starting to rise again.

Learn how much toilet paper you'll need for a family of 2 or 4 if you have to be homebound for an extended period of time.

t’s recycling and crafting in one! Keep the youngsters entertained and engaged with these crafty tips from Georgia-Pacific.

Australian diving tour companies are working with scientists to restore the coral reefs.

Botanists identify wild plants with sidewalk chalk to help draw attention to nature and discourage pesticide use.

The bottlenose dolphin decided to raise a melon-headed whale calf in addition to her own daughter.

The Endangered Species Act is popular with voters, so why are politicians changing it?

Lucy's 3 million-year-old bones were found in 1974, but they're still yielding new clues about human evolution.

In 'agrivoltaics,' crops and solar panels not only share land and sunlight, but also help each other function more efficiently.

The Kirtland's warbler was nearly extinct in the 1970s, but now the bird has recovered and is coming off the endangered species list.

This is the first time scientists have recorded the heart rate of a blue whale, the largest animal on Earth.

The move would weaken the century-old Migratory Bird Treaty Act.

Local communities played a key role in the creation of Bamyan Plateau Protected Area, a large new national park in Afghanistan.

Penguins are getting a chance to explore facilities that are closed to human visitors due to COVID-19.

Isolating ourselves during the coronavirus pandemic isn't as unnatural as it feels.

The debris left by Comet Thatcher isn't as spectacular as other meteor showers, but the moon will make viewing much easier this year.

Circus animal gets away from handlers, causes a stir during rush hour.

'All the convenience of using your iPad to read the news online, but without the Internet's annoying habit of being completely free,' says host of 'Colbert Repo

A small woodpecker lands on a cabbie's door and gets a warm guided tour of the Windy City.

Two viral videos demonstrate how to peel an entire head of garlic into cloves faster than you ever thought was possible.

Prepare to be a little freaked out and then rush to your refrigerator to try this method of eating an apple for yourself.

Mooncakes are a traditional part of the Mid-Autumn Chinese festival. But there's more to the legend of this pricey pastry.

Opt for dips with beans or nuts as the base and you'll instantly up the nutrition factor of your Super Bowl spread.

Chef José Andrés provides the most basic human need — food — to those affected by disaster, and now he's responding to the coronavirus.

The subtropical swamp fights for survival in an environmental quagmire.

As the U.S. considers new offshore drilling operations, a major motivator is reducing its reliance on foreign oil. Here's a look at where U.S. oil imports come

The U.S. endangered species list isn't all gloom and doom: Just ask a bald eagle. Nonetheless, 93 species have joined the list for every one it's saved.

Floods are the most common natural disaster in the United States. Here's a closer look at how they occur and how to stay safe.