Episodes
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Possibly is Moving to a New Feed!
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Should Hospitals Reuse Surgical Gowns?
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How do our medications affect our waste water?
A lot of us flush or toss our old medication without much thought, but the side effects of that habit can show up in our water. Good news: we can all help fix it for free. The post How do our medications affect our waste water? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.
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What is Plug-in Solar?
Advocates of plug-in solar say it’s an easy and cheap way to transition to renewable energy and reduce electricity costs. This week we see if they live up to the hype. The post What is Plug-in Solar? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.
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Are offshore wind turbines helping New England’s crab population?
Researcher Emmanuel Oyewole explains to Possibly that offshore wind turbines appear to be providing new ecosystems for Jonah crabs. The post Are offshore wind turbines helping New England’s crab population? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.
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What’s happening to the world’s glaciers?
Experts say the devastating floods in Nepal at the end of August were caused in part by melting glaciers. On this episode from 2023, the Possibly team looks into why these glaciers are melting, and what we can do about it. The post What’s happening to the world’s glaciers? appeared first on TPR:...
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What Makes Something ‘Better’ for the Environment?
Environmental decisions aren't always straight forward. Like, is it worth cutting down a forest to build a solar farm? This week on Possibly we take a look. The post What Makes Something ‘Better’ for the Environment? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.
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Tick Season’s Here. What’s Alpha-gal Syndrome?
Lone star ticks are spreading all over the Northeast. What should you know to stay safe? The post Tick Season’s Here. What’s Alpha-gal Syndrome? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.
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Are sewers the best way to deal with stormwater?
Paved surfaces like roads, sidewalks, and driveways send stormwater into our sewers. This week on Possibly we explore engineering solutions that can help keep sewers and waterways clean. The post Are sewers the best way to deal with stormwater? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.
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What’s it like to own an electric car?
Possibly’s host Megan Hall and her family made the switch to an electric car. In this episode, originally aired in 2023, we explain what owning an EV is actually like. The post What’s it like to own an electric car? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.
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Why is it so cold in libraries?
One librarian told us she has to bring a hat and gloves to work in the summer. The Possibly team breaks down the science behind freezing cold libraries. The post Why is it so cold in libraries? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.
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What if polluters had to pay for the effects of climate change?
The Rhode Island General Assembly considered a law this year to charge fossil fuel emitters for the costs of climate change. Possibly spoke with a co-sponsor of the bill about what comes next. The post What if polluters had to pay for the effects of climate change? appeared first on TPR: The...
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Can regenerative grazing make meat more sustainable?
Regenerative cattle grazing gained momentum as a way to make beef production more climate-friendly. But on the ground, the actual results get complicated. The post Can regenerative grazing make meat more sustainable? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.
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What’s Holding Back Glass Recycling in the US?
This week on Possibly we weigh the different methods of recycling glass: single-stream, multi-stream and bottle bills. Could switching to a different recycling system make more sense for your community? The post What’s Holding Back Glass Recycling in the US? appeared first on TPR: The Public's...
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How can we prepare for heat waves?
After a powerful heatwave swept across the northeast last week, Possibly turned to its archive, looking for lessons about how to better prepare for extreme heat. We travel to Ahmedabad, India to learn more. The post How can we prepare for heat waves? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.
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How do fireworks affect the environment?
With the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence this year, fireworks will soon light up American skies. Do these tiny explosions have an impact on our environment or our health? The post How do fireworks affect the environment? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.
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Can owls help farms use fewer chemicals?
Rodenticides, used by farmers to keep rodent populations down and protect their crops, can cause all sorts of harm to wildlife, especially birds. But this week on Possibly we're talking to some farmers who are turning to a more natural pest control solution. The post Can owls help farms use fewer...
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What’s a more sustainable way to store our cheese?
In part two of Possibly’s series on the dairy industry, we’re turning our attention to an age-old method used to efficiently store cheese. The post What’s a more sustainable way to store our cheese? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.
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What creates more carbon pollution: beef or dairy?
We talk a lot about the carbon pollution that comes along with eating beef, but this week on Possibly we’re asking: what about eating dairy? How do they compare? The post What creates more carbon pollution: beef or dairy? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.
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Can you recycle receipts?
This week on Possibly we explain why the paper that receipts are printed on can add a lot of complications, for recycling, and for your health too. The post Can you recycle receipts? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.
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How is climate change altering the truffle industry?
These rare mushrooms are famous for their intense flavor, and their expensive price. But climate change may be driving those prices even higher. The post How is climate change altering the truffle industry? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.
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Where did the idea of a carbon footprint come from?
“Reducing your footprint” became one of the most familiar ways to talk about climate change, but why did that framing catch on? And what does it leave out? The post Where did the idea of a carbon footprint come from? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.
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How is art bringing attention to air quality?
With colorful windsocks and a gazebo, Providence artist Eli Nixon developed an art installation to bring attention to the air quality around the Port of Providence. This week on Possibly, we take a closer look. The post How is art bringing attention to air quality? appeared first on TPR: The...
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Can you run a cargo ship on batteries?
This week on Possibly we’re taking a look at the ships that carry our goods around the world. What would it look like to take fossil fuels out of the equation? The post Can you run a cargo ship on batteries? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.
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How can smell improve Rhode Island’s Air Quality?
A research team at Brown called Breathe Providence is asking people to track what they smell, in an effort to better understand air pollution in Rhode Island. The post How can smell improve Rhode Island’s Air Quality? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.
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Activists are migrating a tree north from Florida. Is that a good idea?
With assisted migration, humans help move plant species into areas more suitable for their growth. But are there potential downsides to this human-led movement? The post Activists are migrating a tree north from Florida. Is that a good idea? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.
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Should you replace your windows for energy efficiency?
Possibly co-founder Stephen Porder has been on a home energy efficiency journey. We check in to see how his latest addition, new windows, are impacting the energy efficiency and comfort of the home. The post Should you replace your windows for energy efficiency? appeared first on TPR: The…
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What are seed libraries?
In Los Angeles, a new crop of curbside libraries are helping communities recover after last year’s wildfires. But instead of books, these libraries are full of seeds. The post What are seed libraries? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.
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How are the plastic and fossil fuel industries connected?
This week on Possibly, we’re taking a closer look at how plastics have given the fossil fuel industry a new business platform — with hardly anyone noticing they’re even in the market. The post How are the plastic and fossil fuel industries connected? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.
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What is extended producer responsibility?
Plastic products cost us, even after we’re done with them — That’s because municipal recycling is paid with taxpayer money. But could the companies that made these products be responsible for paying for them? The post What is extended producer responsibility? appeared first on TPR: The Public's...
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How do researchers know that heat waves affect our health?
Extreme heat can have serious health consequences, but until recently, public health researchers only had imprecise tools to study it. Brown University Professor Allan Just is working to change that. The post How do researchers know that heat waves affect our health? appeared first on TPR: The...
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How has climate change affected our snow storms?
Our planet is getting hotter, but at the same time, snow storms seem to be getting bigger. In the wake of Rhode Island’s record setting blizzard, we’re looking back at a 2022 episode of Possibly that explains what’s going on. The post How has climate change affected our snow storms? appeared…
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How do we know if microplastics affect our health?
It seems like microplastics are everywhere these days — but their impacts on human health remain unclear. Today we take a closer look at why that is and how scientists are trying to get a clearer picture. The post How do we know if microplastics affect our health? appeared first on TPR: The...
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Where do microplastics come from?
Microplastics are all around us, even if we can’t see them. This week, the Possibly team investigates where they come from and why sometimes, they’re even made on purpose. The post Where do microplastics come from? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.
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How should schools respond to climate change?
More than 9 million students had school disrupted by climate change last year. Researchers at Brown University have launched the SustainableED initiative to study what rising temperatures will mean for our education system. The post How should schools respond to climate change? appeared first on...
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Is there a more sustainable way to cover boats?
Every winter, thousands of New England boats are sealed in single-use shrink wrap. Almost all of that plastic will end up in a landfill by the end of the year. Could reusable boat covers be a more sustainable solution? The post Is there a more sustainable way to cover boats? appeared first on…
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What is it like to live in a country with a fully renewable electric grid?
This week on Possibly we’re talking to reporter Juliana Merullo about what it’s like living in Uruguay, a country with an electric grid run almost completely on renewable energy. The post What is it like to live in a country with a fully renewable electric grid? appeared first on TPR: The…
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How did Uruguay transition to a fully renewable electric grid?
This week on Possibly we’re talking to Ramón Mendez Galain, a physicist who helped the small South American country transition its electric grid to renewable energy almost overnight. The post How did Uruguay transition to a fully renewable electric grid? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.
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What is a Climate Cafe?
Climate change makes a lot of us feel anxious, overwhelmed, or helpless. This week on Possibly we travel north, to a place where people can unpack all of these feelings. The post What is a Climate Cafe? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.
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When do solar panels work? When don’t they?
With cold weather and snow coating our roofs, you might wonder if solar panels are still effective this time of year. So this week on Possibly we’re answering your snowy solar panel questions. The post When do solar panels work? When don’t they? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.
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Our resolutions for 2026
As we head into a new year, the Possibly team decided to think about all of our episodes, and how they might inspire our resolutions for 2026. Here’s what some of us had to say. The post Our resolutions for 2026 appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.
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Could we use a space umbrella to cool down the planet?
Literally blocking out the sun may sound extreme, but scientists are debating whether using dust particles to reflect sunlight away from the Earth could be a temporary solution if climate change gets out of control. The post Could we use a space umbrella to cool down the planet? appeared first on...
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How do you build an all-electric hospital?
Last week in California, UC Irvine opened the nation’s first all-electric hospital, part of an attempt to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the medical sector. This week on Possibly we talked to someone who helped build it. The post How do you build an all-electric hospital? appeared first on...
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Why is the US glass recycling rate so low?
Only about a third of the glass used in the U.S. gets recycled. That’s much lower than Europe, where some countries have recycling rates above 90%. So what gives? And what can we do about it? The post Why is the US glass recycling rate so low? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.
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What kind of holiday lights should I buy?
If you’re planning to deck your house with lights this holiday season, you have a choice to make: stick with incandescent lightbulbs, or go for LEDs. This week on Possibly we break down what each option means for the planet, and your electric bill. The post What kind of holiday lights should I…
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Wild turkeys were locally extinct for decades. How did they come back?
Turkeys are more than just a Thanksgiving meal, they're a part of forest ecosystems across the country. In this episode of Possibly, we take a look at how they made a major comeback in New England after being driven to local extinction. The post Wild turkeys were locally extinct for decades. How...
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What should we do about invasive species, and should we do anything at all?
Spotted lanternflies, Japanese barberry, Oriental bittersweet – When plants and animals like these invade our environment, they can disrupt other organisms that are native to the region. But can we stop these species? And should we? The post What should we do about invasive species, and should we...
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Should we be concerned about red seaweed washing up on Rhode Island’s beaches?
Red seaweed has been washing up on Rhode Island beaches for years, but what is it? This week on Possibly we explain what’s causing this red seaweed to appear, how it’s different from harmful “red tides” and how it might help the planet. The post Should we be concerned about red seaweed washing up...
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What’s the environmental impact of feeding our pets?
Believe it or not, there can be pretty significant carbon emissions from your pet’s food. This week on Possibly, we explain why, and show some easy ways to reduce your pet’s carbon “pawprint.” The post What’s the environmental impact of feeding our pets? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.
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The oldest research vessel in the country was just retired. What does it mean for Rhode Island scientists?
The R/V Endeavor, which spent the last 49 years operating out of URI’s Narragansett Bay Campus, was retired last month. Possibly took a tour of the vessel before it’s decommissioned. The post The oldest research vessel in the country was just retired. What does it mean for Rhode Island…
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