Possibly Podcast Episodes
Do you worry about climate change?
Here at Possibly, we try to make climate change feel more manageable and less overwhelming. But there’s no avoiding that this problem is terrifying. It makes a lot of us feel… anxious. So to help us face our fears, I decided to talk with Kate Schapira. She teaches non-fiction writing at Brown University and has spent nearly a decade listening to people’s climate anxieties.
Aug 15, 2022
Would it be possible to get all of our food from local farms?
Today, we’re digging into urban agriculture. Would it be possible to get all of our food from local farms?
Aug 8, 2022
Why do heat waves affect some parts of a city more than others?
It’s getting hot out here. And some of us are feeling hotter than others, even if we live in the same city. Why?
Aug 1, 2022
What’s the environmental impact of living our lives online?
Since the pandemic started, we’ve learned how to move our classes, meetings, and even parties online. It’s definitely convenient, but I’ve been wondering, how is all this extra time on the internet affecting our greenhouse gas emissions?
Jul 25, 2022
How does riding a rocket into space compare to taking a plane ride?
Today we’re answering a question from listener Molly Magid. She wants to know- what are the environmental impacts of space travel and how does it compare to say, taking a plane flight?
Jul 18, 2022
Does my charger still use power when it’s not connected to a phone?
Today, we have a question from Michael from Charlestown, Rhode Island. He wants to know: does a charger still use some power when it's plugged into an outlet but not connected to a phone or other device?
Jul 12, 2022
How do we store renewable energy?
Today, we’re taking a look at how renewable energy, like wind or solar, is stored so it can be used when the sun’s not shining or the wind isn’t blowing.
Jul 4, 2022
How can we protect bees?
You probably already know that plants with flowers need bees to survive. And so do we, if we want to keep eating fruits and vegetables. You may also have heard that bee populations are dwindling, and we need to protect them. But, how?
Jun 27, 2022
If you can’t rinse your recycling, should it just go in the trash?
Today’s question comes from a member of our Possibly Team, Juliana Merullo. In past episodes, we’ve looked into how much of our recycling ends up in landfills, but this time Juliana wondered if we can’t rinse our recycling, should it just go in the trash?
Jun 20, 2022
What can we learn from Hawaii’s approach to renewable energy?
Here at Possibly, we usually focus on doing our part at home. But with all this talk about climate change, one member of our team started thinking about what’s going on around the world. So today, we’re going to talk with Emily Tom about renewable energy in Hawaii.
Jun 13, 2022