November 2006 - Isla Earth Radio Series

Series produced by Catalina Island Conservancy

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Exploring environmental and conservation issues of global interest.

Isla Earth Radio Series is an engaging science-based radio program that explores today's most important challenges and impressive successes regarding conservation and the
environment.


22 Pieces

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Every November 2nd, Mexicans celebrate those who have died with Day of the Dead festivities...

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  • Length: 01:33
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Plants and animals in the ocean that might yield treatments for diseases

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  • Length: 01:34
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Chilean researchers devised a plan to capture water from the thick fog that rolled in daily from the sea.

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Here?s a surprise: An efficient automatic dishwasher will use less water than hand-washing those same dishes.

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  • Length: 01:34
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Scientists say that carbon dioxide, a major contributor to global warming, is actually making poison ivy grow larger and more toxic.

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Planning your next vacation just got a lot greener.

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Many kinds of plastic are forever, or nearly so.

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Today, there?s a new trend in the building industry called ?deconstruction.?

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When you?re shopping for food, how do you know if it?s really organic?

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Biologists who try to measure Earth?s genetic diversity have one more place to look: the dirt under our feet.

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  • Length: 01:34
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Passive solar heating is a way to warm a living space with the heat of the Sun and the natural movement of heat and air.

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  • Length: 01:34
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The future survival of the shamans will depend on how we value the source of their knowledge: the tropical forests.

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  • Length: 01:34
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When it comes to falling asleep, we may owe it all to jellyfish.

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Leftovers could make a significant contribution to the future of alternative energy.

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?As insignificant as a midge,? goes the old saying. But, are midges really insignificant?

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  • Length: 01:34
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The Menominee Indians of northern Wisconsin own 220,000 acres of forest, and their wood products command very high prices.

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  • Added: Oct 11, 2006
  • Length: 01:34
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Today, the wild turkey population in North America has grown to almost 6 million -- and that?s something to be thankful for.

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  • Added: Oct 11, 2006
  • Length: 01:34
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The plastic sandwich bag you pick up today could save a sea turtle tomorrow.

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  • Added: Oct 11, 2006
  • Length: 01:34
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According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, there are 23 million nature photographers in the United States, outnumbering the nation?s 14 milli...

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  • Added: Oct 11, 2006
  • Length: 01:34
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Using ?genetic barcoding? in combination with traditional identification practices is helping scientists make rapid advances in understanding the w...

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  • Added: Oct 11, 2006
  • Length: 01:34
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