Possibly Podcast Category: Possibly Podcast

What can the US learn from France?

Authors: Megan Hall, Stephen Porder

We’re hearing a lot of talk about infrastructure here in the US. Depending on what happens in Congress, we could be spending billions or even trillions of dollars on everything from roads to high-speed trains. But how do we spend this money in a way that makes it easier to combat climate change?

Sep 13, 2021 • 1 min 5 sec

How can we prepare for heat waves?

Authors: Megan Hall, Fatima Husain, Isha Chawla

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. This year, heat waves across the world shattered records, tested our abilities to stay cool, and even cost lives.

Sep 7, 2021 • 1 min 5 sec

Can our sunscreens hurt marine life?

Authors: Staff

Scientists have been reexamining some of the chemicals found in sunscreen because of their potential impact on marine life, particularly coral reefs. Should we rethink the type of sunscreen we wear?

Aug 16, 2021 • 7 min 41 sec

How do I ditch my lawn?

Authors: Megan Hall

Lawns can be beautiful and soft. But they’re pretty crappy when you evaluate them on really any other measure. Lawns waste water, they leak fertilizer into lakes and rivers… I could go on and on. I know all of these things about lawns. But guess what? I still have one! That’s because I’m not sure what to do instead. To find out, I drove down to Blue Moon Farm in Wakefield, Rhode Island.

Jul 26, 2021 • 1 min 5 sec

What is ‘shaving the peak?’

Authors: Luci Jones, Fatima Husain, Megan Hall

About a month ago, I got a text message, asking me if I was ready to “shave the peak.” The message included a link with tips for using less electricity. Here at Possibly, we wondered— what are these peaks? And do we accomplish anything by trying to shave them?

Jul 5, 2021 • 1 min 0 sec