Month: March 1993
Pulse of the Planet Daily Audio
GLOBAL WARMING – Monitoring the Oceans
Is it possible to measure global warming through sound?
March 30, 1993DEER OVERPOPULATION – Control
What should be done to control the burgeoning population of White Tailed Deer?
March 29, 1993MAPLE DECLINE
Maple trees in the Northeastern United States are dying, and the cause is unknown.
March 26, 1993MAPLE SUGARING
It’s sugaring time in the northeast woods.
March 25, 1993WALRUS – Song
The percussive vocalizations of the walrus are a striking component of the underwater soundscape.
March 24, 1993OCEANS – Exploration
In the field of oceanography, there’s room for many talents and aspirations.
March 23, 1993OCEANS – Preservation
The world’s oceans are a key part of the global ecosystem, and need to be protected.
March 22, 1993OCEAN SOUNDS – Noise Pollution?
Man-made noise may be jamming underseas communication .
March 19, 1993OCEANS – An Appreciation
The ocean contains a cornucopia of life-forms.
March 18, 1993RANGE MANAGEMENT
Proper management of cattle is necessary to preserve US rangeland.
March 17, 1993RAINFOREST – Keeping Areas Wild
Although extractable resources can help save a rainforest, untouched areas need to be preserved.
March 16, 1993OCEAN SOUNDS – Effects on Whales
Noise pollution in the ocean may be harming whales and other undersea life.
March 15, 1993OCEAN MONITORING – Importance
Sound, more than any other wave form, has the ability to fathom the mysteries of the ocean’s depths.
March 12, 1993OCEAN MONITORING – The Process
Scientists are using sound to map the undersea world.
March 11, 1993MEGACITIES PROJECT
As urban populations soar, an organization has formed to promote positive environmental action in the world’s largest cities.
March 10, 1993CROCODILES – Their Role
What role do crocodiles play in their ecosystem?
March 9, 1993CROCODILES – The Skin Trade
Crocodilian populations around the world are being threatened by the illegal skin trade.
March 8, 1993TREE PLANTING – In Action
A sound portrait of a modern-day Johnny Appleseed.
March 5, 1993TREE PLANTING – Challenges
When planting a tree, expect many challenges and many rewards.
March 4, 1993BICYCLES – Friendly Cities
Is your city bicycle-friendly?
March 3, 1993BICYCLES
A look at the potential of a healthy, low-cost means of transportation.
March 2, 1993FIBER PALM – Rainforest Resource
Locally available and sustainably extracted from Brazil’s rainforest, one palm species is an underrated resource.
March 1, 1993MONKEY, WOOLLY SPIDER
Scientists have to understand the behavior and habitat of an endangered species in order to preserve it.