Month: April 1993
Pulse of the Planet Daily Audio
RATS AND DISEASE
For centuries, rats have been recognized as being carriers of disease.
April 29, 1993RATS
A rat-trapping expedition provides a new look at these successful urban scavengers.
April 28, 1993UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE – The Developing World
Can the rainforests and other natural resources of developing nations be saved without adversely effecting economic development?
April 27, 1993UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE
A look at the agenda of the Rio Conference on Environment and Development.
April 26, 1993ENVIRONMENTALISM IN DEVELOPING NATIONS
In developing nations, battling poverty is the first priority of environmentalism.
April 23, 1993MILITARY WASTE
The US Air Force has instituted several long-term programs to help clean-up its hazardous waste.
April 22, 1993SCREENING NATURE
By renting their wilderness to exploration, developing countries can help preserve their environment.
April 21, 1993INSECTS, CHEMISTRY OF
Understanding the chemical interactions of insects could be beneficial to humans.
April 20, 1993GEOENGINEERING – Seeding the Ocean
If theories hold true, the ocean may prove to be an ally in reducing the threat of global warming.
April 19, 1993GLOBAL WARMING – The Northward Migration
Changes in the ranges of birds and other animals may be signs of global warming.
April 16, 1993GEOENGINEERING – New Ideas
In the future, it may prove necessary to combat the effects of global warming with technology. Do you have any ideas?
April 15, 1993WALRUS – Mystery of Sound
Just how the walrus makes its unusual sounds is still a mystery.
April 14, 1993SACRED DEER
A cross-cultural look at the relationship between humans and other animals.
April 13, 1993GEOENGINEERING – Global Implications
It may one day be possible to use technology to solve global environmental problems. What are the implications of this scenario?
April 12, 1993GEOENGINEERING
Can we counteract global climate change with technology?
April 9, 1993WALRUS – Sound Clues
Scientists are monitoring the sounds produced by walruses to learn more about their behavior.
April 8, 1993LYME’S DISEASE
Are deer to blame for the Lyme’s Disease epidemic?
April 7, 1993LOUISIANA WETLANDS
One of the largest wetlands areas in the United States is disappearing.
April 6, 1993GLOBAL WARMING – A Sound Thermometer
An experiment to measure global warming through sound has yielded promising results.
April 5, 1993BATTERIES – Recycling
Can batteries be recycled?
April 2, 1993BATTERIES AND LANDFILLS
What happens when you throw out your household batteries?
April 1, 1993COWS AND NEWSPAPERS
Even cows can help the recycling effort.