Month: May 2018
Pulse of the Planet Daily Audio
Price of Deforestation
Every year, an area about the size of the state of Massachusetts burns in the Brazilian Rainforest. This archival program is part of Pulse of the Planet’s 30th anniversary celebration.
May 30, 2018Slash and Burn
A centuries-old farming method may actually help save portions of the rainforest. This archival program is part of Pulse of the Planet’s 30th anniversary celebration.
May 29, 2018Voices of the Amazon
The Amazonian Rainforest s alive with sound. This archival program is part of Pulse of the Planet’s 30th anniversary celebration.
May 28, 2018Giant Pandas
The Panda is still threatened with extinction by poaching. This archival program is part of Pulse of the Planet’s 30th anniversary celebration.
May 25, 2018Pulse of the Predator
Understanding the relationship between predators and prey. This archival program is part of Pulse of the Planet’s 30th anniversary celebration.
May 24, 2018Mountain Gorillas
Meet one of the first scientists to study gorillas in the wild. This archival program is part of Pulse of the Planet’s 30th anniversary celebration.
May 23, 2018Exporting Environmentalism
George Schaller cautions western environmentalists to consider local traditions. This archival program is part of Pulse of the Planet’s 30th anniversary celebration.
May 22, 2018Saving Endangered Species
What’s the value of saving plants and animals that are threatened by extinction? This archival program is part of Pulse of the Planet’s 30th anniversary celebration.
May 21, 2018Watcher in the Wild
A world-famous conservationist shares his experiences. This archival program is part of Pulse of the Planet’s 30th anniversary celebration.
May 18, 2018A Rainforest Reserve
Can natural resources be protected, while allowing indigenous people to continue their traditional way of life? This archival program is part of Pulse of the Planet’s 30th anniversary celebration.
May 17, 2018Rainforest Hive
In the Ituri forest of Zaire, the Efe people smoke bees out from their hives, sixty feet above the ground. This archival program is part of Pulse of the Planet’s 30th anniversary celebration.
May 16, 2018Army Ants Clean House
A nest of marauding ants can number in the millions. This archival program is part of Pulse of the Planet’s 30th anniversary celebration.
May 15, 2018Honey Whistles
Whistles coordinate a honey hunt in Africa’s Ituri Rainforest. This archival program is part of Pulse of the Planet’s 30th anniversary celebration.
May 14, 2018Carry Your Fire
In the midst of a damp tropical forest, carrying a fire is easier than starting one. This archival program is part of Pulse of the Planet’s 30th anniversary celebration.
May 11, 2018Tree Huggers
In northern India, an unusual form of direct action saved a forest and launched an environmental movement. This archival program is part of Pulse of the Planet’s 30th anniversary celebration.
May 10, 2018Time Capsule Air
Measuring Earth’s atmosphere from the distant past. This archival program is part of Pulse of the Planet’s 30th anniversary celebration.
May 9, 2018Sea Levels Rise
Thirty years ago, George Woodwell warned that If the Earth’s temperature continues to rise, flooding would eventually displace millions around the world. Part of Pulse of the Planet’s 30th anniversary celebration.
May 8, 2018Warming Warning
Everything George Woodwell spoke about three decades ago has come to pass and his advice for the future is as relevant today as when we first broadcast these programs. Part of Pulse of the Planet’s 30th anniversary celebration.
May 7, 2018Wolf Haven
A home for wolves that have been raised in captivity.This archival program (our first!) is part of Pulse of the Planet’s 30th anniversary celebration.
May 4, 2018Grey Water
If water isn’t drinkable, that doesn’t mean it’s not usable.
May 3, 2018We’re Using it Up
In many areas, our water supply is being drained faster than it’s replenished.
May 2, 2018Cloud Water
A large cumulous cloud weighs about the same as a 747.
May 1, 2018Chemicals R Us
Approximately 4000 new chemicals are registered each day.