A collection of stories tagged 'depletion' from NPR. http://www.reverbiage.com/ Copyright 2006 Reverbiage.com. Reverbiage is not affiliated with NPR nor its member stations. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:54:22 EST One of the biggest, fastest and warmest fish in the sea is also one of the most sought after, and one of the most threatened. Can bluefin tuna stocks around the world be saved? Experts explain the history of the tuna, and discuss tracking methods that might help preserve the fish. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/55315 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94299340&ft=1&f=1007 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:00:00 EDT Already one of the poorest countries by many measures, Yemen — a nation of roughly 22 million people — has been struck by severe droughts and depleted water supplies in recent years. Some Yemenis are calling the situation a potential time bomb. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/49154 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=90328214&ft=1&f=1001 Mon, 12 May 2008 15:40:00 EDT The enormous Ogallala Aquifer was a source of hope for Great Plains farmers who survived the Dust Bowl. But widespread use of the underground aquifer for irrigation is depleting the water supply, leaving farmers with yearly decisions about how to use the water and how to conserve it for future generations. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/38079 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=12595774 Sat, 11 Aug 2007 14:01:00 EDT American journalism faces a major change in its landscape as newspaper grapple with falling revenue from advertising and subscriptions. Online ads may eventually make up the difference, but it may not happen before newsrooms are depleted of full reporting staffs. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/17238 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5261429 Tue, 14 Mar 2006 08:56:36 EST Farai Chideya talks with NPR's Talk of the Nation Science Friday host Ira Flatow on this year's most mysterious scientific phenomena -- from computer worms to honeybee depletion. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/1563 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5074209 Thu, 29 Dec 2005 00:00:00 EST National food banks are feeling pinched by both increasing demand and depleted donations in the wake of efforts to aid hurricane victims. Mike Pesca visits New York City's only food bank and the state's largest soup kitchen to see how hurricane relief is taxing their holiday offerings. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/3592 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5024873 Wed, 23 Nov 2005 00:00:00 EST The American Red Cross has depleted its Disaster Relief Fund, forcing it to borrow $340 million to cover costs -- the first time in its 124-year history that the charity has sought a loan for disaster relief. It says it needs the money to cover costs from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/14659 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4980291 Fri, 28 Oct 2005 00:00:00 EDT The Bush administration wants to change a rule that requires the rebuilding of depleted fish stocks within a decade. The 10-year rule helped curb an over-fishing crisis when it took effect in 1996. Supporters say the rule is out of date and ineffective; environmental groups strongly oppose the move. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/14071 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4859781 Thu, 22 Sep 2005 00:00:00 EDT Common skin cancers have more than tripled among young adults over the past decade. A study shows that the rising rates are due to increased exposure to ultraviolet light and ozone depletion in the atmosphere. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/6084 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4793569 Wed, 10 Aug 2005 00:00:00 EDT In the Galapagos Islands, conservationists say marine life is being depleted while fishermen say their livelihoods are at stake. But a boost in tourism may provide a compromise. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/6168 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4793575 Wed, 10 Aug 2005 00:00:00 EDT The Senate is expected to vote on the energy bill Friday. Commentator Bob Graham, a former Democratic senator, says the bill makes a critical mistake -- it would limit U.S. dependence on foreign oil by depleting domestic oil reserves. He challenges Americans to re-examine their lives and expand on resources that conserve oil use, like public transport. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/6672 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4776321 Fri, 29 Jul 2005 00:00:00 EDT A paper in the journal Science finds that wild ginseng roots from American forests, which can sell for $500 a pound in Asian markets, is being overharvested. But humans are not the culprit. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/12635 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4494199 Thu, 10 Feb 2005 00:00:00 EST Anna Panoka reports on a new training facility for speedskaters in Wisconsin. The athletes live in rooms which are depleted of some of their oxygen to simulate conditions at higher altitudes. This reportedly enhances the endurance and training of the athletes. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/8671 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4244741 Sat, 25 Dec 2004 00:00:00 EST For decades, countries around the world have tackled the problem of depleted water resources by recycling treated sewage into drinking water. Orange County, Calif., is building a huge facility to turn treated sewage into drinking water. Rob Schmitz of member station KPCC reports. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/15418 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=3936945 Sun, 26 Sep 2004 00:00:00 EDT