Greener Holiday Travels
Series: December 2009 - Isla Earth Radio Series
From: Pat Maxwell
Length: 00:01:30
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Sea Lice Infestation
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Remember elementary school when the nurse checked everyone’s head for lice? Now, its fish farmers who need to keep sea lice in check.
Saving Helium
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Oh no! We’re running out of helium! Soon, we won’t be able to talk like this anymore!
Nemo
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Nemo was the cutest little animated fish. In the movie, he gets lost in the big blue ocean and dad goes looking for him. Well, it turns out that for the real-life orange ...
Fishing Strategies for the Birds
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If you’re an endangered albatross, I have good news. You can fish without fear!
Baggin’ It
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Well, it seemed like a good idea. Replace paper grocery bags with plastic grocery bags. Save a tree! But, we know what happened.
Busy Beetles Take Years
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After a forest fire, it’s common for salvage logging companies to clear out damaged trees. But taking the wood too soon may interrupt a beetle doing a very important duty.
Smart Fridges
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f you’re looking to save energy and cold, hard cash, check out the fridge.
Water Bladders for All Seasons
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A brilliant young professor invents a way to heat and cool homes -- for free. The president gives him a prestigious award, and he waits for the energy industry to knock at ...
A Mosquito Repellent Frog
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Tropical rainforests are home to a spectacular variety of frogs. This rich diversity of species helps drive conservation efforts in the tropics.
The Dirty Sock Mosquito Trap
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The next time your significant other complains about your stinky socks, just tell them you’re doing scientific research!
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