Today we have a question from Natalie Herbermann. She’s heard that when you put your clothes in the washing machine, they can leave behind harmful particles... And she’s wondering if there’s anything she can do about that.
Feb 1, 2021 • 1 min 1 sec
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
Today, we have a question from listener David Kellogg. He’s a big fan of solar power, but he wants to know, is it better to put solar panels on your roof, or to put your money towards large scale solar installations?
Jan 18, 2021 • 1 min 0 sec
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
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
Is an oil furnace or wood stove better to heat a home during the winter?
Dec 29, 2020 • 0 min 34 sec
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
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