Air Date: June 26, 1992

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Cuba's Revolution / Bob Carty

Bob Carty reports from Havana on Cuba's massive switch to bicycles for commuting in the wake of a sharp reduction in aid and oil from the former Soviet Union. Although it was made out of economic necessity, many Cubans, including President Fidel Castro, are now touting the Bicycle Revolution as an environmental boon. (12:23)

Mailbag

Listeners respond to recent stories on global warming, workplace hazards, deforestation and pesticides. (03:54)

Bikers VS Hikers in California / Harry Lin

Harry Lin of member station KQED in San Francisco reports on a simmering battle between hikers and mountain bikers over access to narrow trails in the Golden Gate National Recreational Area. The outcome could set an access precedent for national park lands around the country. (04:45)

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Cuba's Revolution

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Bikers VS Hikers in California

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