May 2007 - Isla Earth Radio Series
Series produced by Catalina Island Conservancy
Fun, entertaining, science-based radio show exploring critical issues regarding our natural world.
Isla Earth, a production of the Catalina Island Conservancy, is a
radio series exploring environmental issues of local, national,
and global importance. Our mission is to increase ecological awareness, deepen understanding, and encourage environmentally sustainable choices.
23 Pieces
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Car companies say that flex-fuel vehicles reduce our dependence on foreign oil. But how do they measure up?
- Added: Apr 16, 2007
- Length: 01:30
As oil prices rise and supplies decline, interest in wind energy is soaring. But finding sites for wind farms hasn't been a breeze...
- Added: Apr 16, 2007
- Length: 01:32
The days of kids hiking in the woods or playing tag on the playground are fading fast.
- Added: Apr 16, 2007
- Length: 01:32
Over South Africa, the Bateleurs combine love of flying with a passion for nature...
- Added: Apr 16, 2007
- Length: 01:32
Water shortages could force us to rely on drinking water from treated sewage.
- Added: Apr 16, 2007
- Length: 01:32
The waters near the Papua Province of Indonessia is home to a stunning variety of marine life, including species never before seen.
- Added: Apr 16, 2007
- Length: 01:32
Recycle those cell phones and spare the environment.
- Added: Apr 16, 2007
- Length: 01:32
The invasive Chinese tallow tree is a promising source for particleboard and other products.
- Added: Apr 16, 2007
- Length: 01:32
There is new legislation that would create a "National Integrated Drought Information System" hosted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admini...
- Added: Apr 16, 2007
- Length: 01:32
Yellowstone National Park is home to life forms that thrive in the near-boiling temperatures of hot springs and geysers.
- Added: Apr 16, 2007
- Length: 01:32
China's endangered Yangtze River dolphin is one of the few remaining freshwater dolphin species in the world. Fewer than one hundred remain.
- Added: Apr 16, 2007
- Length: 01:32
Invasive lionfish threaten native fish, but scientists say that lionfish are probably here to stay.
- Added: Apr 16, 2007
- Length: 01:32
Thanks to the "Green Goal" initiative, the 2006 World Cup was the most environmentally friendly World Cup ever.
- Added: Apr 16, 2007
- Length: 01:32
People used to say that the Yangtze River was just too big to poison. Not any more...
- Added: Apr 16, 2007
- Length: 01:32
Trend-setting California is once again leading the way - this time, on efforts to combat climate change.
- Added: Apr 16, 2007
- Length: 01:32
A tiny marine shrimp called "krill" may affect the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
- Added: Apr 16, 2007
- Length: 01:32
We've all heard of "homeland security." But what's "biosecurity"?
- Added: Apr 16, 2007
- Length: 01:32
Mother's Day is coming up...Why not consider a gift membership with a conservation group?
- Added: Apr 16, 2007
- Length: 01:32
Fewer than 3,000 manatees, the "gentle giants", survive in the wild.
- Added: Apr 16, 2007
- Length: 01:32
Could changes in global climate be fueling hurricanes?
- Added: Apr 16, 2007
- Length: 01:32