November 30, 1992

LOW FLUSH TOILETS

Toilets have tradionally been one of the least efficient users of water in the househould.

November 27, 1992

BIOINDICATORS – Value of

Plant a Morning Glory vine and check its growth pattern to test your local air quality.

November 26, 1992

TURKEYS, WILD

Over the past fifty years, Wild Turkeys have been brought back from the verge of extinction.

November 25, 1992

BIOINDICATORS

Plants and trees can be used to monitor atmospheric pollutants, such as ozone.

November 24, 1992

CFC’S – Existing Equipment

Today’s CFC substitutes won’t run your current refrigerator.

November 23, 1992

CFC’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, 1992

CFC’S

Developed in the thirties, CFC’s are now used universally. Why must they be phased out?

November 19, 1992

YANOMAMI – Goldrush

As traditional lands are invaded by goldminers, the Yanomami’s way of life is threatened.

November 18, 1992

YANOMAMI – 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, 1992

CONSERVATION BIOLOGY – Mapping

A scientist has developed a new technique of ensuring the best lands for the re-introduction of endangered species.

November 16, 1992

CONSERVATION BIOLOGY – Release Programs

Animal re-introduction programs face a broad range of challenges.

November 13, 1992

ICE CORES, GLACIAL

By drilling deep within glaciers, scientists are making important discoveries about earth’s history.

November 12, 1992

CHIMPANZEES – Endangered

Why is the chimpanzee disappearing?

November 11, 1992

CHIMPANZEES – Communication

When it comes to communication, chimpanzees and humans have certain behaviors in common.

November 10, 1992

CHIMPANZEES – Almost Human

Chimpanzees and humans are not as different as was once suspected.

November 9, 1992

CHIMPANZEES – Jane Goodall

Throughout her lifelong study of chimpanzees, Jane Goodall has made some amazing discoveries.

November 6, 1992

SEATTLE’S WASTE MANAGEMENT – Recyclables

Who knows what will be next on Seattle’s already comprehensive list of recyclables.

November 5, 1992

SEATTLE’S WASTE MANAGEMENT

Seattle’s urban waste management program has been called the best in the US.

November 4, 1992

GREENMARKETS

Local farmers are finding a market for fresh produce in the Big Apple.

November 3, 1992

RHINOS – Preservation

There are several programs underway to save the rhino, but they face many challenges.

November 2, 1992

RHINOS

Rhinos have existed for millions of years. Why are they disappearing today?

November 1, 1992

SUPERCOMPUTERS

Scientists are harnessing the power of supercomputers to make environmental forecasts.