December 2009 - Isla Earth Radio Series

Series produced by Catalina Island Conservancy

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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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Mainstream Products Go Organic
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: December 2009 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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Organic food is becoming trendy, and you’ll be seeing more of it at your supermarket, it’ll probably be cheaper too.

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  • Added: Nov 24, 2009
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
Water Footprint
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: December 2009 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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It turns out that the milk that goes with the ‘breakfast of champions’ is less environmentally friendly than a pint of beer.

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  • Added: Nov 24, 2009
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
Greener Holiday Travels
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: December 2009 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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Next time you travel, forget renting that gas-guzzler. A few rental car companies are offering hybrids and cars that run on biodiesel.

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  • Added: Nov 24, 2009
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
Whooping Crane Comeback
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: December 2009 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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In 1941, there were only fifteen Whooping cranes left in North America -- a flock from Canada that wintered in Texas.

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  • Added: Nov 24, 2009
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
Corntainers
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: December 2009 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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What’s better than a glass of cold milk? How about a glass of cold organic milk from a biodegradable bottle.

Bought by KMXT


  • Added: Nov 24, 2009
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
Recycling Electronics
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: December 2009 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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About two and a half million tons of old computers, televisions, cell phones, fax machines, and other equipment are trashed each year in the United...

Bought by KMXT


  • Added: Nov 24, 2009
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
Cleaning up with Mushrooms
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: December 2009 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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His name is Paul Stamets, but you can call him the Mushroom Man.

Bought by KMXT and KOSU


  • Added: Nov 24, 2009
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 2
Needed: Mud for Wetlands
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: December 2009 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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What do you do when the land you love is ‘slip sliding away’? Luckily for folks in Louisiana, legislators and scientists are looking at several cre...

Bought by KMXT and KOSU


  • Added: Nov 24, 2009
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 2
Heirlooms Create Garden Diversity
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: December 2009 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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You probably won't find Jimmy Nardello's Sweet Italian frying peppers or Amish Deer Tongue lettuce at your local supermarket.

Bought by KMXT and KOSU


  • Added: Nov 24, 2009
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 2
Cacti Conservation
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: December 2009 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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While cacti can really stick it to us, the plight of the giant saguaro is nothing to poke fun at.

Bought by KMXT and KOSU


  • Added: Nov 24, 2009
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 2
Natural Gas Discovery
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: December 2009 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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The decomposition of tiny sea animals and plants that died hundreds of thousands of years ago created enormous natural gas deposits under the seafl...

Bought by KMXT and KOSU


  • Added: Nov 24, 2009
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 2
Natural Security
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: December 2009 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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Nature has a few tricks up her sleeve that can teach us a thing or two about national security.

Bought by KMXT and KOSU


  • Added: Nov 24, 2009
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 2
Satellite Bison Roundup
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: December 2009 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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Once upon a time in the West, there were 30 million American bison. Now, around Yellowstone National Park, there are only 3900 -- but that’s up fro...

Bought by KMXT and KOSU


  • Added: Nov 24, 2009
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 2
The Dirty Sock Mosquito Trap
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: December 2009 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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The next time your significant other complains about your stinky socks, just tell them you’re doing scientific research!

Bought by KMXT and KOSU


  • Added: Nov 24, 2009
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 2
A Mosquito Repellent Frog
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: December 2009 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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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.

Bought by KMXT and KOSU


  • Added: Nov 24, 2009
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 2
Water Bladders for All Seasons
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: December 2009 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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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 e...

Bought by KMXT and KOSU


  • Added: Nov 24, 2009
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 2
Smart Fridges
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: December 2009 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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f you’re looking to save energy and cold, hard cash, check out the fridge.

Bought by KMXT and KOSU


  • Added: Nov 24, 2009
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 2
Busy Beetles Take Years
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: December 2009 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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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 doin...

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  • Added: Nov 24, 2009
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 2
Baggin’ It
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: December 2009 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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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.

Bought by KMXT and KOSU


  • Added: Nov 24, 2009
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 2
Fishing Strategies for the Birds
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: December 2009 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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If you’re an endangered albatross, I have good news. You can fish without fear!

Bought by KMXT and KOSU


  • Added: Nov 24, 2009
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 2