March 31, 1994

MINING RECYCLABLES

A company in California turns junk into gold.

March 30, 1994

FOREST CANOPY RESEARCH – Uncharted Territory

High up in the canopy of forest trees lives a world of organisms seldom seen from the ground.

March 29, 1994

FOREST CANOPY RESEARCH

A treetop platform employed to study the canopy of tropical rainforests is proving equally useful in a New England forest.

March 28, 1994

THE BAYAKA – A Musical Life

For the Bayaka people of Central Africa, music is an essential part of life.

March 25, 1994

THE BAYAKA – Cultural Confrontation

After centuries of isolation, the Bayaka people of Central Africa are trying to deal with the outside world without being exploited.

March 24, 1994

OCEAN POWER PLANT

A new invention seeks to harness the awesome power of the ocean.

March 23, 1994

MONK SEAL

In Hawaii, a rehabilitation program is restoring the population of the endangered monk seal.

March 22, 1994

SLUDGE – New York’s Finest

New York City is giving away free sludge, and some midwestern farmers couldn’t be happier.

March 21, 1994

SLUDGE, ANYONE?

Instead of dumping sludge in the deep ocean or local landfills, New York City is treating and disposing its effluence on agricultural lands.

March 18, 1994

SURFRIDER – Who Speaks for the Ocean?

Who better to look after the interests of coastal waters than surfers?

March 17, 1994

SURFRIDER – Testing the Waters

When these surfers aren’t trying to catch the perfect wave, they’re on the lookout for coastal water polluters.

March 16, 1994

SMART CARS – Controlling Traffic

Urban planners hope to decrease traffic congestion with smart cars – and less congestion means less harmful auto emissions.

March 15, 1994

SMART CARS

In the future, smart cars may help make your commute a lot easier, and environmentally safer.

March 14, 1994

TEXAS HILL COUNTRY – Oasis

An oasis, tucked within acres of dry Texas brushland, provides the lifeblood for local plant and animal life.

March 11, 1994

WOODY PLANTS

Annual crops like corn and soybeans deplete soil of vital nutrients and leave it vulnerable to erosion. Now scientists are promoting different types of crops that may be more sustainable.

March 10, 1994

WINDBREAKS

To prevent their crops from being damaged by wind, some farmers are planting a natural defense.

March 9, 1994

GREEN CLASSROOM – The Children

Having their classes in a garden is a great stimulous for the children of this Texas school.

March 8, 1994

GREEN CLASSROOM

The students of Becker Elementary School learn subjects like math, social studies and music outdoors in a garden.

March 7, 1994

HURRICANE ANDREW – The Everglades

The devastation caused by Hurricane Andrew may actually have some positive effects on the Florida Everglades.

March 4, 1994

HURRICANE ANDREW – Recovery

How did the environment of South Florida survive the onslaught of Hurricane Andrew?

March 3, 1994

NATIVE AMERICAN WAY-FINDING

The ability of Native Americans to find their way around their land is legendary.

March 2, 1994

A SENSE OF PLACE

While European societies have promoted the exploration of new frontiers, Native Americans have valued staying put.

March 1, 1994

DUNES RESTORATI0N – Restoring an Ecosystem

A group of citizens have banded together to help restore an ecosystem that once dominated the Southern California coastline.