Month: February 1994
Pulse of the Planet Daily Audio
DUNES RESTORATI0N – Endangered Species
A sand dune ecosystem within the grounds of Los Angeles International Airport is a last stand for many rare and endangered plants and animals.
February 25, 1994TEXAS HILL COUNTRY – Restoring the Land
What’s the most appropriate way to restore degraded soil in a local ecosystem?
February 24, 1994TEXAS HILL COUNTRY – Rehabilitating the Land
In order to repair damaged ecosystems, one must look for clues in the local ecology.
February 23, 1994FALCONRY – The Hunt
Today, we’ll find out what it’s like to hunt with falcons.
February 22, 1994FALCONRY
For thousands of years, falconers have had a special relationship with their birds.
February 21, 1994WILDLIFE REHABILITATION – Education
Wildlife rehabilitation centers provide sanctuary for some of the millions of animals found injured every year.
February 18, 1994WILDLIFE REHABILITATION
Who can an abused or orphaned wild animal turn to?
February 17, 1994SPOTTED OWL SEARCH
To study the Spotted Owl, you have to locate one!
February 16, 1994RETOOLING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT – What Scares Fish?
Using a technology developed by the Department of Defense, scientists are using sound to help fish survive.
February 15, 1994TEXAS HILL COUNTRY – Managing the Ecosystem
A longtime resident of Texas Hill Country speaks about her efforts to manage the bioregion.
February 14, 1994TEXAS HILL COUNTRY – Welcome to the Bioregion
How can trees grow in two inches of soil? Find out when we explore the Texas Hill Country.
February 11, 1994USING SOUND TO SAVE FISH
When the activities of man and fish meet, the result is often harmful – to the fish. Now, scientists are using sound to prevent these dangerous encounters.
February 10, 1994FISH STARTLER
Scientists are using sound to prevent fish from being killed by underwater turbines.
February 9, 1994DENVER’S AIRPORT – Environmental Design
Today, we’ll take a sneak preview at the first environmentally designed airport, scheduled to open in October, 1993.
February 8, 1994DENVER’S AIRPORT
When building Denver’s new airport, designers took into account airplanes, people and the environment.
February 7, 1994ZEB’S RECYCLING
With a little help from his mom, entrepreneur Zeb Gilbert runs his own recycling service.
February 4, 1994MERCURY IN THE ENVIRONMENT – Legacy of Acid Rain
In many parts of the world, acid rain is helping to transform mercury from a relatively safe inert element, into a a toxic compound.
February 3, 1994MERCURY IN THE ENVIRONMENT
Mercury can be found in a range of ecosystems throughout the world, but what can be done about it?
February 2, 1994FIRING RANGES – Getting the Lead Out
The shot used at firing ranges is made out of lead, which has been finding its way into the environment. With pressure from environmentalists, a solution may be in the offing.
February 1, 1994FIRING RANGES
Outdoor firing ranges are being targeted by environmentalists.