Possibly Podcast Episodes
There’s no evidence offshore wind kills whales
Rhode Island is the first state in the country to build an offshore wind farm, and there are plans for many more. But recently, opponents of wind energy have claimed offshore wind is harming whales and other marine mammals.
May 16, 2023 • 1 min 5 sec
What’s a lifestyle change that could cancel out your emissions from a plane ride?
Today, we have a question from a member of our Possibly team- Meg Talikoff. She's from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, but she goes to school here in Providence. That means she usually has to take a flight to go back home. She was feeling guilty about that, and I wanted to figure out a way to offset the emissions she creates by taking that trip.
May 9, 2023 • 0 min 57 sec
How do fungi help combat climate change?
You’ve probably heard of fungi, whether it’s mold in your bathroom or mushrooms on your favorite hiking trail, but recently, I’ve been hearing that fungi also play an underappreciated role in our climate. What’s that about?
May 2, 2023 • 0 min 59 sec
What do we do about methane leaks in our neighborhoods?
We know methane is a really potent greenhouse gas, and in other episodes, we’ve talked about what the federal government is doing to crack down on industrial methane leaks. Today we’re bringing it closer to home.
Apr 25, 2023 • 1 min 1 sec
Can art help fight climate change?
Today, we have a question from one of our reporters, Kolya Shields. They're an artist, and they want to know: can art help fight climate change?
Apr 18, 2023 • 0 min 59 sec
What’s a passive house?
Recently, Rhode Island certified its first “Passive House.” What does that mean? And will we all live in one someday?
Apr 4, 2023 • 0 min 54 sec
What’s the environmental impact of artificial snow?
It’s ski season–but in recent years rising temperatures have made it harder for resorts in New England to rely on natural snow. Instead, they have to make it. But what’s the environmental impact of all that artificial snow?
Mar 28, 2023 • 0 min 59 sec
What is the US doing to reduce methane emissions?
Normally when we talk about emissions, we’re talking about carbon dioxide. But recently there’s been more focus on another greenhouse gas, methane.
Mar 21, 2023 • 0 min 59 sec
How can governments reduce their greenhouse gas emissions?
We usually talk about how individuals can reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, but what about governments and corporations? Today we’re taking a look at a new European Union plan that aims to help fight global warming.
Mar 14, 2023 • 0 min 54 sec
Cryptocurrency uses a lot of energy. Does it have to?
Public interest in cryptocurrencies has been on a bit of a rollercoaster over the past few years. But there’s one thing that hasn’t really changed- the massive amount of energy it takes to create them. But why? And does it have to be that way?
Mar 7, 2023 • 1 min 2 sec