What’s one thing kids can do to fight climate change?
Today, we’re answering a question from Ada, a student from Bristol, Rhode Island. She wants to know the best thing kids can do at home to help stop climate change.
Jan 11, 2021 • 0 min 58 sec
Possibly Podcast Category: Episode
Our 2021 resolutions
Twenty-twenty was quite a year, and we're guessing that most people are hoping 2021 will be better. So, our Possibly team got together to think about some New Year’s Resolutions that fit with the themes of our show. Here’s what everyone had to say…
Jan 4, 2021 • 1 min 3 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
How does hydropower work?
Hydroelectric power is the most widely-used renewable energy source in the world. It creates about one-sixth of the world’s electricity. But how exactly does it work, and how does it fit into our energy future?
Dec 7, 2020 • 1 min 5 sec
What would happen if we stopped creating greenhouse gas emissions right now?
Today, we have a thought experiment on our minds. What would happen if we stopped creating greenhouse gas emissions right now? Would climate change be over?
Nov 16, 2020 • 1 min 5 sec
What happens to wind turbines when they wear out?
Wind turbines have been popping up across the world as a more sustainable way to create electricity. But these turbines can’t last forever, and not all of their parts can be recycled. In this episode, we look into what happens to wind turbines when they wear out.
Nov 9, 2020 • 1 min 3 sec
What’s the energy cost of using the internet?
Over the last few months, many of us have turned to digital devices to stay connected. We wondered: how much energy are we using with all of this time online?
Nov 2, 2020 • 1 min 1 sec
What really happens when you recycle paper?
Today we have a question about paper recycling. What happens after you throw paper into the blue bin? How much of that paper actually gets reused? And is it worth the energy it takes to process it?
Oct 26, 2020 • 1 min 2 sec
Is driving an RV across the country worse than flying? Part 2
Earlier this year, we did an episode comparing emissions for flying versus driving the same distance. But what if you're driving an RV? Megan runs the number with Stephen after she finishes her own cross-country trip.
Oct 13, 2020 • 1 min 5 sec