Can we use the ocean as an energy source?
At the beach, we’re supposed to watch out for strong tides. Our oceans are powerful places. Could they also be power sources?
Dec 25, 2023 • 3 min 47 sec
Possibly Podcast Category: Environment
Should I wrap my presents in fabric or paper?
Today, we have a question from a listener named Susan. She wants to know about gift wrapping: “Is it better for the environment to wrap Christmas gifts in fabric you can use over again rather than paper?”
Dec 18, 2023 • 3 min 23 sec
What does the future of natural gas look like in Rhode Island? Part 2
Megan Hall: Welcome to Possibly, where we take on huge problems like the future of our planet and break them down into small questions with unexpected answers. I’m Megan Hall. Today, we’re continuing our coverage of the future of energy in Rhode Island. Since the state burns too much natural gas to reach net-zero by […]
Dec 11, 2023 • 3 min 38 sec
What does the Future of Natural Gas Look Like in Rhode Island? Part 1
It’s getting colder, and a lot of people are turning on their furnaces. Many of those run on “natural” gas, which is basically methane, a potent greenhouse gas. So, what do we do about these emissions?
Dec 6, 2023 • 1 min 3 sec
What kind of holiday lights should I buy?
Our own Fatima Husain was looking to buy holiday lights and she wondered: which type should I buy? Is there really a big difference between incandescent and LED lights?
Dec 13, 2022 • 1 min 0 sec
Is Cremation Or Burial More Environmentally Friendly?
This week’s question comes from listener Charlie Bakst. He was a columnist at the Providence Journal for forty years and he’s beginning to think about his own mortality.
Oct 18, 2021 • 0 min 43 sec
Possibly: Should you rent your clothes instead of buying them?
In the past few years, we’ve seen an increase in fashion companies that offer to rent their clothes. These services have been touted as the perfect solution for environmentally-conscious fashionistas. But — are they really?
Sep 20, 2021 • 7 min 44 sec
Is It Worth It To Buy A Hybrid Car?
Taking into account the energy that goes into making a whole new car, is it more energy efficient to keep the gas car you already have, or to get a new hybrid car? (This episode originally aired in September, 2019).
Jan 25, 2021 • 0 min 43 sec
Oil-Burning Furnace Or Wood-Burning Stove?
Is an oil furnace or wood stove better to heat a home during the winter?
Dec 29, 2020 • 0 min 34 sec
Space Heater For One Room Or Furnace For The House?
Is it better to heat one room with a space heater or use a furnace to heat your entire house?
Dec 21, 2020 • 0 min 19 sec