Pulse of the Planet Podcast with Jim Metzner | Science | Nature | Environment | Technology
Each weekday, Pulse of the Planet provides its listeners with a two-minute sound portrait of Planet Earth, tracking the rhythms of nature, culture and science worldwide and blending interviews and extraordinary natural sound.
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 3 minutes
- Episodes
- 1779
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2025
A Rainforest Reserve. 18May18
Can natural resources be protected, while allowing indigenous people to continue their traditional way of life? This archival program is part of Pulse of the Planet's 30th anniversary celebration. O…
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Fri 18 May 2018
Rainforest Hive. May18
In the Ituri forest of Zaire, the Efe people smoke bees out from their hives, sixty feet above the ground. This archival program is part of Pulse of the Planet's 30th anniversary celebration. Our GD…
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Thu 17 May 2018
Army Ants Clean House. 16May18
A nest of marauding ants can number in the millions. This archival program is part of Pulse of the Planet's 30th anniversary celebration. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit…
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Wed 16 May 2018
Honey Whistles
Whistles coordinate a honey hunt in Africa's Ituri Rainforest. This archival program is part of Pulse of the Planet's 30th anniversary celebration. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2…
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Tue 15 May 2018
Carry Your Fire. 14May18
In the midst of a damp tropical forest, carrying a fire is easier than starting one. This archival program is part of Pulse of the Planet's 30th anniversary celebration. Our GDPR privacy policy was …
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Mon 14 May 2018
Tree Huggers. 11May18
In northern India, an unusual form of direct action saved a forest and launched an environmental movement. This archival program is part of Pulse of the Planet's 30th anniversary celebration. Our GD…
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Fri 11 May 2018
Time Capsule Air. 10May18
Measuring Earth's atmosphere from the distant past. This archival program is part of Pulse of the Planet's 30th anniversary celebration. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit …
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Thu 10 May 2018
Sea Levels Rise 09May18
Thirty years ago, George Woodwell warned that If the Earth's temperature continues to rise, flooding would eventually displace millions around the world. Part of Pulse of the Planet's 30th anniversar…
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Wed 09 May 2018
Warming Warning 08May18
Everything George Woodwell spoke about three decades ago has come to pass and his advice for the future is as relevant today as when we first broadcast these programs. Part of Pulse of the Planet's 3…
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Tue 08 May 2018
Wolf Haven 07May18
A home for wolves that have been raised in captivity. This archival program (our first!) is part of Pulse of the Planet's 30th anniversary celebration. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August …
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Mon 07 May 2018
Grey Water 04May18
If it isn't drinkable, that doesn't mean it's not usable. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fri 04 May 2018
We're Using It Up 03May18
In many areas, our water supply is being drained faster than it's replenished. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Thu 03 May 2018
Cloud Water 02May18
A large cumulous cloud weighs about the same as a 747. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Wed 02 May 2018
Chemicals R Us 01May18
Approximately 4000 new chemicals are registered each day. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Tue 01 May 2018
Hand Sanitizers Come Under Scrutiny. 30Apr18
A widely used category of chemical substances could have harmful side-effects. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mon 30 Apr 2018
Quats
A chemical compound found in many home cleansing products could be doing more than just clean. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fri 27 Apr 2018
Stealth Nanoparticles 26Apr18
If nanoparticles from consumer products end up in solid wastes, what effect could that have on the environment? Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more…
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Thu 26 Apr 2018
Nano Membranes 25Apr18
Wastewater plants typically don't filter out pharmaceuticals from our water supply. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Wed 25 Apr 2018
Nano-Caff 24Apr18
According to the US Geological Survey, much of our fresh water is contaminated by caffeine. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Tue 24 Apr 2018
Poison Ivy Meets Citizen Science 23Apr18
Here's a way you can help track and control poison ivy. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mon 23 Apr 2018
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