Possibly Podcast

Today we’re going to focus on some positive news — a bright spot. Scientists have noticed something remarkable about blue whales— after years of near extinction, it looks like they’re coming back. The post The return of the Antarctic Blue Whale appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .

How is COVID-19 affecting our air quality? The post How has coronavirus impacted air quality? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .

Driftnets are fishing nets that have largely fallen out of fashion because they can accidentally catch other marine life. But it's still legal to use driftnets in California to catch swordfish. Luckily, there are other types of gear fishers can use and many are taking advantage of this new technology. The post Possibly – Can we get rid of driftnets? appeared first on TPR: The Public's R...

Today we’re answering a question that has been on a lot of people’s minds during the COVID-19 quarantine: while we’re limiting trips to the store, how can we maximize our groceries and minimize our food waste? The post How can we reduce food waste in the quarantine? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .

What's causing sea level rise and how will it affect Rhode Island? The post Possibly – Sea Level Rise appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .

If you haven’t used a bidet before, it looks pretty much like a toilet bowl with a tap on one side that gives you a rinse after you go. Bidets or some version of them are already used a lot in Europe, Latin America and some parts of Asia. The post Should I use toilet paper or a bidet? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .

Methane is a gas that’s created when something organic decomposes in a location that doesn’t have oxygen. The largest human-caused source of methane is actually cow burbs, but the second biggest human-caused source in the US is oil and gas production. The post Possibly: What is methane and how does it relate to climate change? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .

Question: How much energy do dryers use? And is it worth the effort to air-dry your clothes instead? The post Is Air Drying Your Clothes Worth It? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .

Like many people these days, we are working from home. And our Possibly reporters? They’re scattered all over the world. You might not know this, but Brown University students research, write and record all of our episodes. And they've all gone back home. The post What’s The Plan For Possibly? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .

Technically yes. There are some car hobbyists who have done this, but there's no streamlined approach to converting your car. The process would be expensive, complicated and even dangerous. We recommend buying a plug-in hybrid or electric can when you need a new one and in the meantime, work on lowering your gas mileage by keeping your tires inflated and driving the speed limit. The post Is It Pos...

In the US, one out of five households don’t use a dishwasher because they think it uses more water and energy than washing by hand. So, we wanted to test this out: is hand washing really more efficient than using a dishwasher? The post What’s The Most Efficient Way To Wash Your Dishes? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .

What creates more greenhouse gas emissions- flying to your destination or taking a road trip? The post What Creates More Greenhouse Emissions – Flying Or Driving? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .

Is it worth your time and money to offset your carbon? The post Are Carbon Offsets Worth It? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .

A live panel discussion about offshore wind and commercial fishing presented by 'Possibly' and The Public's Radio. The post Divided Waters – Can Offshore Wind Energy And The Fishing Industry Coexist In The Age Of Climate Change? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .

First make sure your home is well insulated. Then, swap out your furnace or boiler for a device known as a heat pump. Heat pumps run on electricity and transfer heat from the outside and bring it inside your home. Making the switch to a heat pump from an oil furnace can reduce your heating emissions by about 50%. The post What’s The Most Energy-Efficient Way To Heat Your Home? appeared first...

Today we have a question from listener Alec Beckett. He asks: Should I be in favor of nuclear power? He says he knows about the risks, but he’s also heard that nuclear power is a clean source of energy. The post Should Nuclear Power Play A Role In Addressing Climate Change? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .

Since the wind isn't always blowing, Rhode Island uses natural gas power plants as a backup, which means that the electricity from wind farms isn't 100% renewable. The best solution would be to store the electricity generated by wind turbines in batteries, but so far these batteries haven't been big enough or cheap enough to use. The post How Many Wind Turbines Would It Take To Power Rhode Island?...

About a quarter of the carbon dioxide emissions that we send into the atmosphere are absorbed in the ocean, and this is increasing the acidity of the ocean. Some species might be able to adapt to this increase in acidity, while others might not be so lucky. The post How Will Ocean Acidification Affect Fish Populations And The Fishing Industry? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .

The ocean absorbs and stores about 90% of the heat trapped in the atmosphere, so ocean temperatures are increasing. Higher temperatures may favor some species in certain areas but could harm other species. The post How Is Climate Change Affecting Fish In New England? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .

What’s the point of putting wind farms in the ocean? And will we see more of them in Rhode Island? The post What’s The Point Of Putting Wind Farms In The Ocean? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .

Does speeding waste gas? If so, how much does it waste? The post Does Speeding Waste Gas? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .

Would a microwave oven or an electric stove use more energy to boil a cup of water? The post What’s The Most Energy Efficient Way To Boil Water? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .

How does the trash skimmer at the Hot Club Marina work? The post The Hot Club Marina Trash Skimmer appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .

The fires started because of the looser environmental regulations in Brazil which allowed people to cut down trees and clear forests with fire. These fires spread and got out of control, burning over 7,000 square miles at the peak. The post Why Did The Fires In The Amazon Happen This Summer, And Are They Normal? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .

What foods should I avoid to reduce my carbon footprint? The post To Cut Carbon Emissions From Food, Focus On Beef appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .