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
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
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
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
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
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
Earlier this year, we did an episode comparing emissions for flying versus driving the same distance. But what if you're driving an RV?
Oct 5, 2020 • 1 min 4 sec
If you flip through magazines or social media today, you might come across advertisements for environmentally-friendly feminine hygiene products. We wondered if they were worth the investment.
Sep 28, 2020 • 0 min 57 sec
Tree nuts like almonds, walnuts, and pistachios have taken off as a nutrient-dense snack. But all that snacking comes at a price — tree nuts are notorious for requiring a lot of water to grow. In this episode, we’ll unpack whether all that water usage makes a difference.
Sep 21, 2020 • 0 min 59 sec
A couple of weeks ago, we did a show on how many greenhouse gas emissions are created by the fashion industry and that got us wondering which industries create the most emissions, but we quickly hit a problem- the numbers just don't add up. Stephen Porder, our co-founder and the Assistant Provost of Sustainability at Brown University, joins the show to explain what's going on.
Aug 24, 2020 • 1 min 4 sec