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In urban environments, heat gets absorbed and released by the pavement, buildings and other objects. A new study says that an underestimated factor in urban warming is heat radiating from parked cars.

A farmer in Spain makes foie gras from wild geese who gorge themselves naturally on acorns and olives. New York chef Dan Barber describes tasting it as "the best culinary experience of my life."

Natural gas has gotten really cheap in the U.S., but your gas bill isn't much lower than it used to be. Also: New factories, less coal and environmental controversy.

, John Haglin, a Harvard trained physicist. The party is running candidates for office in 48 states, and Haglin is on the ballot in 45. The Natural Law Party emphasizes education, preventive medicine, organic farming, and alternate forms of energy. It also is pro-growth and supports a flat tax and a balanced budget.

Want to have a private chat in public? Our Day to Day technology correspondent reports on a new technology that can protect conversations in a small, otherwise open space from eavesdroppers -- get the buzz on Babble.

Every year, millions of pounds of garbage pollute freshwater lakes across the U.S. In Minnesota, scuba divers took a deeper look at where all the underwater trash is coming from and how to prevent it.

Scientists say leaving autumn leaves on the ground can add important nutrients to the soil and create needed habitat for insects.

Every year, millions of pounds of garbage pollute freshwater lakes across the U.S. In Minnesota, scuba divers took a deeper look at where all the underwater trash is coming from and how to prevent it.

Locals in Jennerstown, Pa., are celebrating the grand opening of a coal mine and the estimated 70 jobs it brings. But the broad trends pushing the industry down are likely to continue, experts say.