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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.

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Voices in the Forest
For the Bosavi people of Papua, New Guinea, sounds convey the pulse of the rainforest. This archival program is part of Pulse of the Planet's 30th anniversary celebration. Steven Feld is currently Senior Scholar at the School for Advanced...
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Storm in the Amazon 01Jun18
Thunder shakes the darkening skies as heavy showers refresh the rainforest. This archival program is part of Pulse of the Planet's 30th anniversary celebration. 
2 min
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Price of Deforestation 31May18
Every year, an area about the size of the state of Massachusetts burns in the Brazilian Rainforest. This archival program is part of Pulse of the Planet's 30th anniversary celebration. 
2 min
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Slash and Burn. 30May18
A centuries-old farming method may actually help save portions of the rainforest. This archival program is part of Pulse of the Planet's 30th anniversary celebration. 
2 min
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Voices of the Amazon. 29May18
The Amazonian Rainforest s alive with sound. This archival program is part of Pulse of the Planet's 30th anniversary celebration. 
2 min
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Giant Pandas. 28May18
The Panda is still threatened with extinction by poaching. This archival program is part of Pulse of the Planet's 30th anniversary celebration. 
2 min
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Pulse of the Predator 25May18
Understanding the relationship between predators and prey. This archival program is part of Pulse of the Planet's 30th anniversary celebration. 
2 min
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Mountain Gorillas 24May18
Meet one of the first scientists to study gorillas in the wild. This archival program is part of Pulse of the Planet's 30th anniversary celebration. 
2 min
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Exporting Environmentalism 23May18
George Schaller cautions western environmentalists to consider local traditions. This archival program is part of Pulse of the Planet's 30th anniversary celebration. 
2 min
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Saving Endangered Species. 22May18
What's the value of saving plants and animals that are threatened by extinction? This archival program is part of Pulse of the Planet's 30th anniversary celebration. 
2 min
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Watcher in the Wild. 21May18
A world-famous conservationist shares his experiences. This archival program is part of Pulse of the Planet's 30th anniversary celebration. 
2 min
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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. 
2 min
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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. 
2 min
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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. 
2 min
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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. 
2 min
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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. 
2 min
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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. 
2 min
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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. 
2 min
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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 anniversary celebration. 
2 min
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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 30th anniversary celebration. 
2 min
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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. 
2 min
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Grey Water 04May18
If it isn't drinkable, that doesn't mean it's not usable.
2 min
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We're Using It Up 03May18
In many areas, our water supply is being drained faster than it's replenished.
2 min
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Cloud Water 02May18
A large cumulous cloud weighs about the same as a 747.
2 min
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Chemicals R Us 01May18
Approximately 4000 new chemicals are registered each day.
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