Month: March 1994
Pulse of the Planet Daily Audio
MINING RECYCLABLES
A company in California turns junk into gold.
March 30, 1994FOREST CANOPY RESEARCH – Uncharted Territory
High up in the canopy of forest trees lives a world of organisms seldom seen from the ground.
March 29, 1994FOREST CANOPY RESEARCH
A treetop platform employed to study the canopy of tropical rainforests is proving equally useful in a New England forest.
March 28, 1994THE BAYAKA – A Musical Life
For the Bayaka people of Central Africa, music is an essential part of life.
March 25, 1994THE 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, 1994OCEAN POWER PLANT
A new invention seeks to harness the awesome power of the ocean.
March 23, 1994MONK SEAL
In Hawaii, a rehabilitation program is restoring the population of the endangered monk seal.
March 22, 1994SLUDGE – New York’s Finest
New York City is giving away free sludge, and some midwestern farmers couldn’t be happier.
March 21, 1994SLUDGE, 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, 1994SURFRIDER – Who Speaks for the Ocean?
Who better to look after the interests of coastal waters than surfers?
March 17, 1994SURFRIDER – 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, 1994SMART CARS – Controlling Traffic
Urban planners hope to decrease traffic congestion with smart cars – and less congestion means less harmful auto emissions.
March 15, 1994SMART CARS
In the future, smart cars may help make your commute a lot easier, and environmentally safer.
March 14, 1994TEXAS HILL COUNTRY – Oasis
An oasis, tucked within acres of dry Texas brushland, provides the lifeblood for local plant and animal life.
March 11, 1994WOODY 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, 1994WINDBREAKS
To prevent their crops from being damaged by wind, some farmers are planting a natural defense.
March 9, 1994GREEN CLASSROOM – The Children
Having their classes in a garden is a great stimulous for the children of this Texas school.
March 8, 1994GREEN CLASSROOM
The students of Becker Elementary School learn subjects like math, social studies and music outdoors in a garden.
March 7, 1994HURRICANE ANDREW – The Everglades
The devastation caused by Hurricane Andrew may actually have some positive effects on the Florida Everglades.
March 4, 1994HURRICANE ANDREW – Recovery
How did the environment of South Florida survive the onslaught of Hurricane Andrew?
March 3, 1994NATIVE AMERICAN WAY-FINDING
The ability of Native Americans to find their way around their land is legendary.
March 2, 1994A SENSE OF PLACE
While European societies have promoted the exploration of new frontiers, Native Americans have valued staying put.
March 1, 1994DUNES RESTORATI0N – Restoring an Ecosystem
A group of citizens have banded together to help restore an ecosystem that once dominated the Southern California coastline.