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Is cultivated meat coming to your plate?
Megan Hall: Welcome to Possibly, where we take on huge problems like the future of our planet and break them down into small questions with unexpected answers. I’m Megan Hall. Growing, harvesting,...
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Why are we replanting the Atlantic Forest?
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What is Wilderness?
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How do I Recycle Damaged Clothes or Fabric?
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Can we harness electricity from Electric Eels?
Megan Hall: Welcome to Possibly, where we take on huge problems like the future of our planet and break them down into small questions with unexpected answers. I’m Megan Hall. Recently, we got a...
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What does the future of natural gas look like in Massachusetts?
Megan Hall: Welcome to Possibly, where we take on huge problems like the future of our planet and break them down into small questions with unexpected answers. I’m Megan Hall. So-called “Natural...
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Do bottle bills work?
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What’s the best way to get rid of my food scraps?
Megan Hall: Welcome to Possibly, where we take on huge problems like the future of our planet and break them down into small questions with unexpected answers. I’m Megan Hall. Today, we’re revisiting...
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Why should I use less water in a wet state like Rhode Island?
Megan Hall: Welcome to Possibly, where we take on huge problems like the future of our planet and break them down into small questions with unexpected answers. I’m Megan Hall. Have you ever wondered...
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Whose behavior really affects the water supply?
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What’s happening at the world’s largest climate conference this year?
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What does the Future of Natural Gas Look Like in Rhode Island? Part 1
Megan Hall: Welcome to Possibly, where we take on huge problems like the future of our planet and break them down into small questions with unexpected answers. I’m Megan Hall. It’s getting colder,...
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What does the future of natural gas look like in Rhode Island? Part 2
Megan Hall: Welcome to Possibly, where we take on huge problems like the future of our planet and break them down into small questions with unexpected answers. I’m Megan Hall. Today, we’re continuing...
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Should I wrap my presents in fabric or paper?
This story originally aired in December 2022 Megan Hall: Welcome to Possibly, where we take on huge problems like the future of our planet and break them down into small questions with unexpected...
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Can we use the ocean as an energy source?
Megan Hall: Welcome to Possibly, where we take on huge problems like the future of our planet and break them down into small questions with unexpected answers. I’m Megan Hall. At the beach, we’re...
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Our resolutions for 2024
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How do we convince people to make climate-conscious decisions?
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How does Rhode Island’s new community choice aggregation program work?
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Can I trust the solar panel companies that knock on my door?
Megan Hall: Welcome to Possibly. Where we take on huge problems, like the future of our planet, and break them down into small questions with unexpected answers. I’m Megan Hall. Recently, I’ve had a...
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How can oyster shells be recycled?
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Why are we still worried about lead?
Megan Hall: Welcome to Possibly, where we take on huge problems like the future of our planet and break them down into small questions with unexpected answers. I’m Megan Hall. Lead paint and leaded...
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Is it time to rethink Earth Day?
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How can I explain climate change to my friends and family?
Megan Hall: Welcome to Possibly, where we take on huge problems like the future of our planet and break them down into small questions with unexpected answers. I’m Megan Hall. Climate change. If you...
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Could we use a space umbrella to cool down the planet?
Megan Hall: Welcome to Possibly, where we take on huge problems like the future of our planet and break them down into small questions with unexpected answers. I’m Megan Hall. A while ago, we asked...
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How will Providence make its buildings carbon neutral?
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How can buses become a climate solution?
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Why did I see a bunch of dead fish in the Providence River?
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What is Wilderness?
This episode is a rerun. It originally aired on February 27th, 2024. Megan Hall: Welcome to Possibly, where we take on huge problems like the future of our planet and break them down into small...
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What are wilderness areas and why do they matter?
For decades wilderness areas have provided access and protection to millions of acres of land. Today, climate change is shifting how we think about the importance and management of these places. The...
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Are we close to 100% renewable energy?
For decades now, people have been installing solar panels, wind turbines and more to transition our energy to renewable sources – but we wondered, how’s it going? We turned to California's electric...
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Despite the name, flushable wipes are not flushable
Despite what the packaging says, flushable wipes should never be flushed down the toilet! They can cause blockages in the sewer system and create all kinds of problems. Just toss ‘em in the trash...
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Is climate change funny?
At Possibly we think a lot about how to make complicated climate science and policy easy to understand. And we’re not the only ones! Some comedians are playing an important role in re-thinking how we...
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How did the Narragansett Bay get so much cleaner?
During heavy rain, Providence's sewers used to get overwhelmed and dump untreated sewage into the Bay. But thanks to a project to increase the capacity of sewers, untreated sewage rarely makes it into...
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Are sewers the best way to deal with stormwater?
Paved surfaces like roads, sidewalks, and driveways send stormwater into our sewers, but engineering solutions that filter water through the ground can help keep our sewers and waterways clean. The...
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What can organisms that changed the world teach us about climate change?
A new book by Possibly’s founder Stephen Porder titled Elemental: How Five Elements Changed Earth’s Past and Will Shape Our Future, explores the rare times in Earth’s past when organisms changed the...
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Could we use gym equipment to make electricity?
Brown University's gym recently installed machines that turn kinetic energy into electricity. Could these machines put a dent in our energy needs? The post Could we use gym equipment to make...
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Should we use hydropanels to pull clean water out of thin air?
A new technology promises to suck water vapor out of the air and turn it into water that we can drink. How do they work and are these worthy investments? The post Should we use hydropanels to pull...
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What happened when young people sued Hawai’i’s Department of Transportation?
The two sides just reached a settlement that will have a major impact on the state's carbon emissions. The post What happened when young people sued Hawai’i’s Department of Transportation? appeared...
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Can a doctor give you a prescription for solar panels?
A new program at the Boston Medical Center says it prescribes solar panels to patients. But we wondered, what does that really mean? The post Can a doctor give you a prescription for solar panels?...
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How are doctors responding to climate change?
More medical schools are training their students on climate change. This week on Possibly we're taking a look at how your visit to the doctor might be changing. The post How are doctors responding to...
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Could we put solar panels on cars?
It turns out, student engineers, and one major car manufacturer are already trying the idea. But there are limits to how effective these panels can be. The post Could we put solar panels on cars?...
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Is climate change making turbulence worse?
Today we're taking a look at what causes in-flight turbulence and how rising temperatures might be making your flight bumpier. The post Is climate change making turbulence worse? appeared first on...
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Should I use a wooden pencil or a mechanical one?
Students at the Lincoln School have a question: should they be using wooden pencils or plastic mechanical ones? This week on Possibly we explain the answer, and how to find it. The post Should I use a...
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What happens to landfills when they close?
Rhode Island's biggest landfill is expected to fill up by 2043. And there are about 100 inactive landfills across the state. This made us wonder, what can be done with closed landfills? The post What...
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What is landfill gas and should we be using it as an energy source?
This week on Possibly we’re talking about landfills, the methane they create, and why some landfills are capturing it and using it as a source of energy. The post What is landfill gas and should we be...
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Why is it so cold in libraries?
If you’ve ever spent time in a library or art museum on a hot summer day, you might have felt way colder than you expected. On this episode of Possibly we break down the science of why libraries get...
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Where did all the plankton go?
Plankton form the basis of the food web in oceans and new research shows that the level of phytoplankton in Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay has dropped by half in the past 60 years. We wondered why....
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What is good gas mileage anymore?
There’s an urgent need to use less fossil fuel, and that includes cutting down on how much gasoline we put in our cars. Does that mean longstanding ideas about what counts as “good gas mileage” are...
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Why is using plastic a climate issue?
Everyone knows that plastic pollutes our environment. But it’s less obvious why plastic would create a lot of emissions. Today, we break down why plastic use is a climate change issue. The post Why is...
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Why is it so hard for factories to reach net zero emissions?
On Possibly, we've talked about how we can cut out greenhouse gas emissions from our homes and cars. But we wondered, how are factories and manufacturers working on this problem? The post Why is it so...
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