May 2012 - 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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Water Rights
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: May 2012 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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Water conservationists might learn a thing or two from the oil industry. That’s right!

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  • Added: Apr 26, 2012
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Parking Lots
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: May 2012 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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There’s a move to put the "park" back in parking lots! Several universities have explored the idea, testing pavements that absorbs water but keeps ...

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Turtles
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: May 2012 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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Marine scientists recently launched a pilot study to track the elusive loggerhead turtle. Even though loggerheads are the most common sea turtle in...

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  • Added: Apr 26, 2012
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Green Chocolate
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: May 2012 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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Goodbye, Willy Wonka, hello sustainably farmed chocolate!

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Conservative about Conservation
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: May 2012 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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Ah, the path to a greener planet is paved with good intentions.

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That Sinking Feeling
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: May 2012 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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Here’s a curious problem. What should you do with old ships, trucks, subway cars, and even military tanks? For one company, California Ships to Ree...

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Smarter Electric Cars
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: May 2012 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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Tomorrow’s electric cars could get smarter, thanks to artificial intelligence and…well, military tanks.

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Off-put by Offsets
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: May 2012 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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Carbon offsets are setting off controversy. Here’s the gig: Airplane travelers, commuters or anyone generating carbon emissions, can pay a fee to b...

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Ocean Sinks
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: May 2012 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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Our oceans have had their fill of carbon dioxide! So says a significant new study from Columbia University. It reports that oceans no longer absor...

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Eat Your Green Food
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: May 2012 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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Looking for a five-star dinner tonight? Check out the greens. Not vegetable dishes, but supply chain color.

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San Francisco's City Hall Chooses Green Vendors
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: May 2012 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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San Francisco, a lovely progressive earth-conscious city by the Bay, is coming out with a new web site listing products that meet the city’s strict...

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Books vs. E-Readers
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: May 2012 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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Paper book or e-reader? Which is greener?

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Water Use
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: May 2012 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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Did you know it takes over 132 gallons of water to make a tortilla? No doubt, more than you thought.

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  • Added: Apr 26, 2012
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Beetle Juice
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: May 2012 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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The African Stenocara beetle has learned a thing or two about water conservation.

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  • Added: Apr 26, 2012
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Nature Provides Clues for Survival
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: May 2012 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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Believe it or not, sometimes, it’s a good idea to be “as cold as ice.”

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Bacteria Super Power
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: May 2012 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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Batman step aside! You're no match for these polluting villains.

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  • Added: Apr 26, 2012
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Cave Habitats
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: May 2012 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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Nature builds neighborhoods in the most interesting places. Caves, for example, are pretty spectacular neighborhoods.

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  • Added: Apr 26, 2012
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Banking on Seeds
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: May 2012 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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I don’t know if Santa Claus ever collected seeds, but one of his neighbors sure does.

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  • Added: Apr 26, 2012
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Invasion of Monster Toads
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: May 2012 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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Now playing in Australia: Invasion of the Monster Toads! Today’s story began back in the 1930s when Australia’s sugar-cane farmers had a problem.

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  • Added: Apr 26, 2012
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RBI Highlights Conservation Needs
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: May 2012 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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Get in and get out! It works for the Navy Seals. So why not do the same with a crack team of scientists?

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  • Added: Apr 26, 2012
  • Length: 01:30
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