What’s it like at an electric car race?
What happens when a car racing fan and the host of Possibly try to find an event that appeals to both of them? Enter Formula E.
Nov 21, 2023 • 1 min 5 sec
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Should I be worried about microplastics in Narragansett Bay?
Today, we’re talking about a new study from the University of Rhode Island about microplastics in the Narragansett Bay. We look into what the findings mean for Rhode Islanders and the Bay.
Nov 14, 2023 • 0 min 59 sec
Meet one of the students who sued Montana to address climate change and won
We got to talk to one of the youth plaintiffs from the constitutional climate case in Montana, to hear about her experience with the case, how our generation can keep fighting the climate crisis, and how it feels to have that responsibility on our shoulders.
Nov 7, 2023 • 1 min 20 sec
What did the young people who testified in the Montana climate lawsuit have to say?
A group of young people in Montana sued the state for violating their constitutional right to a clean and healthy environment. They brought in all sorts of climate science and policy experts to help prove their case, but most of these young people also testified at the trial. What did they have to say?
Oct 31, 2023 • 1 min 57 sec
A group of young people in Montana sued the state for not taking climate change seriously. What happened at the trial?
I’ve been hearing about this landmark climate case in Montana, where a group of young people sued the state, and won. How did they do it?
Oct 24, 2023 • 1 min 2 sec
How can I get involved with Public Utilities Commissions?
In another episode we talked about a state agency that can play a big role in helping us get more of our energy from renewable sources. Here in Rhode Island, it’s called the Public Utilities Commission. But how do everyday people influence how these commissions work?
Oct 17, 2023 • 3 min 51 sec
What does a Public Utilities Commission have to do with climate change?
If we want to avoid the worst of climate change, it’s pretty clear that we need to start getting our energy from sources that don’t create greenhouse gasses, like solar and wind power. But how do we get there? One powerful partner is a state agency you’ve probably never heard of.
Oct 10, 2023 • 1 min 4 sec
After the wildfires, what has life been like on Maui?
Lahaina, Maui has experienced the deadliest wildfire the country has seen in the last century. Reporter Emily Tom spoke with a survivor about the challenges ahead — and hopes for the future.
Oct 3, 2023 • 1 min 4 sec
Could green spaces next to our roads help bees and other pollinators?
Today, we’re talking about how the green spaces along our roadsides could be used to help pollinators.
Sep 26, 2023 • 1 min 0 sec
Why did we see so many beach closures this year?
The Possibly team noticed that beaches have been closed more than they're used to.
Sep 19, 2023 • 1 min 0 sec