Methane is a gas that’s created when something organic decomposes in a location that doesn’t have oxygen. The largest human-caused source of methane is actually cow burbs, but the second biggest human-caused source in the US is oil and gas production.
Apr 6, 2020 • 0 min 54 sec
Question: How much energy do dryers use? And is it worth the effort to air-dry your clothes instead?
Mar 30, 2020 • 0 min 52 sec
Like many people these days, we are working from home. And our Possibly reporters? They’re scattered all over the world. You might not know this, but Brown University students research, write and record all of our episodes. And they've all gone back home.
Mar 23, 2020 • 1 min 2 sec
Technically yes. There are some car hobbyists who have done this, but there's no streamlined approach to converting your car. The process would be expensive, complicated and even dangerous. We recommend buying a plug-in hybrid or electric can when you need a new one and in the meantime, work on lowering your gas mileage by keeping your tires inflated and driving the speed limit.
Mar 9, 2020 • 1 min 1 sec
In the US, one out of five households don’t use a dishwasher because they think it uses more water and energy than washing by hand. So, we wanted to test this out: is hand washing really more efficient than using a dishwasher?
Mar 3, 2020 • 0 min 27 sec
What creates more greenhouse gas emissions- flying to your destination or taking a road trip?
Feb 24, 2020 • 1 min 0 sec
Is it worth your time and money to offset your carbon?
Feb 17, 2020 • 0 min 40 sec
A live panel discussion about offshore wind and commercial fishing presented by 'Possibly' and The Public's Radio.
Feb 14, 2020 • 15 min 44 sec
First make sure your home is well insulated. Then, swap out your furnace or boiler for a device known as a heat pump. Heat pumps run on electricity and transfer heat from the outside and bring it inside your home. Making the switch to a heat pump from an oil furnace can reduce your heating emissions by about 50%.
Feb 10, 2020 • 0 min 49 sec
Today we have a question from listener Alec Beckett. He asks: Should I be in favor of nuclear power? He says he knows about the risks, but he’s also heard that nuclear power is a clean source of energy.
Feb 3, 2020 • 1 min 3 sec