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No more coal for stockings in the UK
Britain recently announced the closure of the country’s last coal-fired power plant, as well as an ambitious new energy plan. This week on Possibly, we break down what happened.
Dec 24, 2024 • 1 min 5 sec
What do the numbers on the bottom of your plastic products mean?
If you've ever looked at the bottom of a plastic item, you may have seen a number surrounded by three arrows around it. Today we take a look into the meaning behind the numbers, and how they actually relate to recycling.
Dec 17, 2024 • 0 min 0 sec
Sustainability Science Explained:
The news is full of potential ways to “save the planet.” Should we ban plastic straws? Drive electric cars? Install solar panels? It can feel pretty overwhelming. We help you think about what matters, what you can let go, and what will actually help.
Each episode is reported by students from Brown University, rigorously fact-checked, verified by a sustainability scientist, and hosted and edited by a professional journalist.
Possibly is a co-production of The Public’s Radio, Brown University’s Institute for Environment and Society and Brown’s Climate Solutions Initiative.
Our Team
Possibly is a student reported show! Award-winning audio journalist Megan Hall, and Brown University Associate Provost for Sustainability and Professor of Ecology, Stephen Porder lead our team of Brown University-student reporters who pitch each story, interview guests, record the show, and mix every episode. The result- fresh voices delivering trustworthy information to guide informed decision-making.
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