Month: October 1992
Pulse of the Planet Daily Audio
MAN AND NATURE – Hunting
In traditional societies, hunters are continually reminded of their dependence upon other living things for survival.
October 29, 1992MAN AND NATURE – Native Americans
The traditional knowledge of Native Americans needs to be understood for the sake of future generations.
October 28, 1992MAN AND NATURE – Dawn Chorus
Every spring and summer morning, North America is sheathed in song.
October 27, 1992MAN AND NATURE – One Tree
Even in an urban environment, it’s possible to have a meaningful connection with nature.
October 26, 1992MAN AND NATURE
In order to establish a relationship with the natural world, we need to begin in our own backyard.
October 23, 1992BATTERY-POWERED CARS
Electric vehicles can run on surprisingly little energy.
October 22, 1992SOLAR CARS
While impractical as vehicles, solar cars have nonetheless advanced the technology of transportation.
October 21, 1992SOLAR ENERGY – Worth the Cost?
One of solar energy’s biggest challenges is obtaining financing.
October 20, 1992SOLAR ENERGY – Stirling Dish System
Small scale solar power can provide electricity for many isolated areas of the world.
October 19, 1992SOLAR ENERGY – Stirling Engine
Although it was invented in 1820, the Stirling Engine is just now becoming a practical reality.
October 16, 1992SOLAR ENERGY – Central Receiver Power Plant
Central Receiver power plants can provide a city with electricity, day or night.
October 15, 1992MEDICAL WASTE – Sharps
The most dangerous form of medical waste needs to be disposed of with great care.
October 14, 1992MEDICAL WASTE – Sterilizing
The alternative to incinerating medical waste is sterilizing it.
October 13, 1992MEDICAL WASTE
Medical waste is tracked from cradle to grave.
October 12, 1992AVALANCHE
A no-risk study of one of nature’s most seemingly chaotic phenomena.
October 9, 1992RIVER OF ICE
Naturalist John Muir’s description of a glacier.
October 8, 1992RIVER RESEARCH – Mussels
When rivers are dammed, there may be unanticipated effects on the ecosystem.
October 7, 1992RIVER RESEARCH
One of America’s relatively pristine rivers is a last stand for many species.
October 6, 1992RAPTORS – Born To Be Wild?
Birds raised in captivity can learn from their peers.
October 5, 1992RAPTORS – Injured Birds
When dealing with wild birds, the would-be rescuer may do more harm than good.
October 2, 1992RAPTORS – Rehabilitation
The Raptor Trust is one of America’s largest centers for the rehabilitation of birds.
October 1, 1992RAPTORS
Birds of prey play an important role in the dynamics of nature.