Month: November 1993
Pulse of the Planet Daily Audio
APPLIANCE RECYCLING – Disassembly
When an old refrigerator or freezer is recycled, virtually every part is re-used, thereby saving money and protecting the environment.
November 29, 1993APPLIANCE RECYCLING
A program to recycle old refrigerators and freezers saves customers money, and insures safe disposal.
November 26, 1993SIBERIAN FORESTS – To Cut Or Not To Cut
Although the former Soviet Union is in dire need of revenue, logging the Siberian Forests is meeting with opposition from local scientists.
November 25, 1993INSECTS – Living With Them
We can’t live without insects, but can we learn to live with them?
November 24, 1993INSECTS – Sleuth
When homes or businesses are invaded by insects, it may be time to call on the Insect Sleuth.
November 23, 1993PARROTS IN CONNECTICUT – New Bird on the Block
A species of tropical Parrot has made a community in Connecticut its home. What impact will it have on the local ecosystem?
November 22, 1993PARROTS IN CONNECTICUT
A species of Wild Parrot, native to the southern hemisphere, is thriving in a Connecticut coastal city.
November 19, 1993PERSIAN GULF – Birds
How were the Persian Gulf’s migratory birds affected by the environmental devastation of the war?
November 18, 1993PERSIAN GULF
The Persian Gulf War took a heavy toll on the local environment.
November 17, 1993DOLPHINS – How Their Sounds Are Made
How do dolphins produce their vocalizations?
November 16, 1993DOLPHINS – Whistles
Dolphins produce three kinds of vocalizations, and scientists are trying to figure out what they mean.
November 15, 1993CHEETAHS – Captive Breeding
Raising a cheetah in captivity is a daunting task.
November 12, 1993CHEETAHS
The cheetah is highly endangered, and captive breeding programs may be the only hope for preserving the species.
November 11, 1993ECONOMIC BOTANY
One of the best ways to efficiently extract resources from the rainforest is to consult with local people.
November 10, 1993DIATOMS – A Record of Change
The fossilized remains of one-celled diatoms provide some of the best records of past environments.
November 9, 1993DIATOMS
Although diatoms are microscopically small, their role in the global ecosystem is vital.
November 8, 1993ANCIENT AGRICULTURE – Experiment
A farming technique in practice 3,000 years ago may hold the key to rural development today.
November 5, 1993ANCIENT AGRICULTURE
A centuries-old method of farming may make flood-prone lands arable.
November 4, 1993SIBERIAN FORESTS – Tigers
As Siberian forests begin to be clearcut, the existence of an important predator is being threatened.
November 3, 1993SIBERIAN FORESTS – Clearcuts
Proposed logging projects may have irreparable effects on the fragile forests of Siberia.
November 2, 1993SIBERIAN FORESTS
To many westerners, Siberia is a frozen wasteland. In truth, it’s home to the largest forest in the world.
November 1, 1993PULSE – Behind the Scenes
A behind-the-mike glimpse at what goes in to producing Pulse of the Planet.