How will Providence make its buildings carbon neutral?
Providence has set the goal of being carbon neutral by 2050. And recently, the city government passed a new ordinance to help it meet that goal.
May 14, 2024 • 8 min 39 sec
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Could we use a space umbrella to cool down the planet?
Literally blocking out the sun may sound extreme, but scientists are debating whether using dust particles to reflect sunlight away from the Earth could be a temporary solution if climate change gets out of control.
May 7, 2024 • 3 min 55 sec
How can I explain climate change to my friends and family?
Talking about climate change is never easy. Today, we get some tips from five experts on how to do it gracefully.
Apr 30, 2024 • 4 min 33 sec
Is it time to rethink Earth Day?
We’ve celebrated Earth Day in the United States for more than 50 years. Today, we’re taking a look at what made the first Earth Day in 1970 such a big deal, and whether the modern version needs a reboot.
Apr 23, 2024 • 3 min 58 sec
Whose behavior really affects the water supply?
Last week we learned that individuals’ home water consumption doesn’t really make a dent in the water supply, and the benefit of personal water conservation is saving energy. So, who does affect the water supply? And why should they conserve water?
Apr 16, 2024 • 3 min 35 sec
Why should I use less water in a wet state like Rhode Island?
Saving water might not seem all that important in a humid climate like Rhode Island. But actually, there are plenty of reasons why water conservation is always a good idea for people and the planet.
Apr 9, 2024 • 3 min 24 sec
What’s the best way to get rid of my food scraps?
Today, we’re taking a look at how we dispose of our food. Next time you’re scraping a plate, should that food go into compost, your sink disposal, or the trash?
Apr 2, 2024 • 3 min 30 sec
Do bottle bills work?
Today’s question comes from a listener here in Rhode Island. They’ve been following local efforts to start a deposit recycling program for bottles and cans like some other states have, and they’re wondering, do these incentive programs really work?
Mar 26, 2024 • 3 min 58 sec
What does the future of natural gas look like in Massachusetts?
Natural gas is basically methane, a powerful greenhouse gas. States are looking for ways to use less of this energy source, and Massachusetts has a new plan to do just that.
Mar 19, 2024 • 3 min 47 sec
Can we harness electricity from Electric Eels?
At Possibly, we’re always thinking about ways to generate renewable energy, so when a listener wrote in asking if electric eels could be the next clean energy solution, we got curious!
Mar 12, 2024 • 3 min 42 sec