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Salmon Microchip
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: January 2009 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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Save the Salmon -- it’s easier said than done.

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  • Added: Dec 24, 2008
  • Length: 01:30
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Save Energy -- Shower with Someone!
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: December 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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We all know divorce can be painful for those involved. And now, researchers at the University of Michigan have determined that divorce also hurts t...

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  • Added: Nov 29, 2008
  • Length: 01:30
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Kelp Forest Health
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: December 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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An ecosystem is like a finely woven garment -- pull out one thread, and the entire thing might come apart. An unraveling, of sorts, happened off th...

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  • Added: Nov 29, 2008
  • Length: 01:30
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Alien Mussels Muscling In
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: December 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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Alien mussels are muscling their way into our waterways. And like unwelcome guests, once the move in, they’re almost impossible to move out!

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  • Added: Nov 29, 2008
  • Length: 01:30
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Saving Money and Energy
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: December 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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Does it really pay to be energy-efficient? The folks at Clarum Homes hope so.

  • Added: Nov 29, 2008
  • Length: 01:30
Cleaning Up PCB
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: December 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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Batman step aside! You're no match for these polluting villains. Polychlorinated biphenyls, or PCBs, make the Riddler look like a saint.

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  • Added: Nov 29, 2008
  • Length: 01:30
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Advantages of Hibernation
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: December 2008 - 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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  • Added: Nov 29, 2008
  • Length: 01:30
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First Place Polluter
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: December 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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Mirror mirror on the wall, who’s the biggest polluter of them all?

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  • Added: Nov 29, 2008
  • Length: 01:30
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Tough Times for Pandas
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: December 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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Giant pandas are about as cute as an animal can get -- and, just as endangered.

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  • Added: Nov 29, 2008
  • Length: 01:30
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New Fuel From Old Sources
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: December 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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So, what's so great about fossil fuels, anyway? Well the truth is, they burn easily, so they're handy for powering internal combustion engines or e...

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  • Added: Nov 28, 2008
  • Length: 01:30
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Doggy Doo Do
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: December 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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So what should you do with your doggie's doo? Your dog Fido probably wishes you'd just leave it in the yard -- let the world know that somebody imp...

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  • Added: Nov 28, 2008
  • Length: 01:30
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Recycled for Good
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: December 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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For some people, "used" is a four-letter word. They must have the latest goodies. "Pre-owned" just won't do. Paying brand-new prices buys brand-new...

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  • Added: Nov 28, 2008
  • Length: 01:30
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Bayou Buildup
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: November 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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The forested wetlands of Louisiana have inspired Hollywood movie scenes ever since the 'talkies.' But the Cypress swamps and floating marshes of Ba...

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  • Added: Oct 29, 2008
  • Length: 01:30
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Harvest Celebration
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: November 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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For thousands of years, people have celebrated successful harvests. And today, many celebrations are held on or near the Harvest Moon, which occur...

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  • Added: Oct 29, 2008
  • Length: 01:30
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What to Do with Doggy Doo
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: November 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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A rhinestone dog collar: $35. A doggy doo composter: Priceless...At least that's what Sharon Slack of Canada's Office of Urban Agriculture thinks...

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  • Added: Oct 29, 2008
  • Length: 01:30
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The Other Side of DDT
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: November 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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For many who are environmentally-minded, the mere mention of DDT sets them on edge. Yet, like so many environmental issues, there is another side.

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  • Added: Oct 29, 2008
  • Length: 01:30
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Last Tree Standing
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: November 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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You know, I'd like to meet the person who cut down the last palm tree on Easter Island. What were they thinking?

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  • Added: Oct 29, 2008
  • Length: 01:30
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LEEDing in Green Construction
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: October 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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In 2005, Washington became the first state in the nation to require that all new publicly-funded schools, colleges, offices, and even prisons meet ...

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  • Added: Sep 29, 2008
  • Length: 01:30
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Africa's Lost Crops
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: October 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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Sometimes you don't have to look far to find a solution. While 300 million people in Africa suffer from hunger and malnutrition, the most popular ...

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  • Added: Sep 29, 2008
  • Length: 01:30
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Wind Power Offshore
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: October 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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You've probably seen those daring para-surfers who use wind power to skip across the waves. Well, the gusts and gales that these terrestrial mammal...

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  • Added: Sep 29, 2008
  • Length: 01:30
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Kelp Forest Health
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: October 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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The seas off the West Coast of the United States are thick with giant kelp that grows up to 120 feet tall. Kelp is home to all kinds of sea life, a...

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  • Added: Sep 29, 2008
  • Length: 01:30
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Tracking Buffalo
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: September 2008 - 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...

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  • Added: Aug 20, 2008
  • Length: 01:30
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Sea Birds Fish Another Day
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: September 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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If you're an endangered albatross, I have good news. You can fish without fear! Okay, maybe just less fear.

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  • Added: Aug 20, 2008
  • Length: 01:30
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Compost!
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: September 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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There was a time when a compost heap was far from mainstream. I mean, growing your food in decomposing garbage? No way!

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  • Added: Aug 20, 2008
  • Length: 01:30
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From Dust to Dust
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: September 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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Have you ever thought of using your loved ones as compost? Uh, I'd better explain...

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  • Added: Aug 20, 2008
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1