Month: November 1992
Pulse of the Planet Daily Audio
LOW FLUSH TOILETS
Toilets have tradionally been one of the least efficient users of water in the househould.
November 27, 1992BIOINDICATORS – Value of
Plant a Morning Glory vine and check its growth pattern to test your local air quality.
November 26, 1992TURKEYS, WILD
Over the past fifty years, Wild Turkeys have been brought back from the verge of extinction.
November 25, 1992BIOINDICATORS
Plants and trees can be used to monitor atmospheric pollutants, such as ozone.
November 24, 1992CFC’S – Existing Equipment
Today’s CFC substitutes won’t run your current refrigerator.
November 23, 1992CFC’S – Substitutes
According the Montreal Protocol, CFC’s must be phased out by the year 2000. Efforts are now being made to develop alternatives.
November 20, 1992CFC’S
Developed in the thirties, CFC’s are now used universally. Why must they be phased out?
November 19, 1992YANOMAMI – Goldrush
As traditional lands are invaded by goldminers, the Yanomami’s way of life is threatened.
November 18, 1992YANOMAMI – The Price of Contact
The Yanomami People of the Northwest Amazon are paying a heavy price for their contact with the outside world.
November 17, 1992CONSERVATION BIOLOGY – Mapping
A scientist has developed a new technique of ensuring the best lands for the re-introduction of endangered species.
November 16, 1992CONSERVATION BIOLOGY – Release Programs
Animal re-introduction programs face a broad range of challenges.
November 13, 1992ICE CORES, GLACIAL
By drilling deep within glaciers, scientists are making important discoveries about earth’s history.
November 12, 1992CHIMPANZEES – Endangered
Why is the chimpanzee disappearing?
November 11, 1992CHIMPANZEES – Communication
When it comes to communication, chimpanzees and humans have certain behaviors in common.
November 10, 1992CHIMPANZEES – Almost Human
Chimpanzees and humans are not as different as was once suspected.
November 9, 1992CHIMPANZEES – Jane Goodall
Throughout her lifelong study of chimpanzees, Jane Goodall has made some amazing discoveries.
November 6, 1992SEATTLE’S WASTE MANAGEMENT – Recyclables
Who knows what will be next on Seattle’s already comprehensive list of recyclables.
November 5, 1992SEATTLE’S WASTE MANAGEMENT
Seattle’s urban waste management program has been called the best in the US.
November 4, 1992GREENMARKETS
Local farmers are finding a market for fresh produce in the Big Apple.
November 3, 1992RHINOS – Preservation
There are several programs underway to save the rhino, but they face many challenges.
November 2, 1992RHINOS
Rhinos have existed for millions of years. Why are they disappearing today?
November 1, 1992SUPERCOMPUTERS
Scientists are harnessing the power of supercomputers to make environmental forecasts.