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May 16, 2023 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.
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2 min
May 16, 2023 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.
4 min
May 09, 2023 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.
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1 min
May 09, 2023 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.
4 min
May 02, 2023 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?
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1 min
April 25, 2023 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.
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2 min
April 18, 2023 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?
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1 min
April 11, 2023 Is using a soda maker more energy efficient than buying seltzer by the can?
Today, we have a question from Keith Munslow, a musician from Providence. He and his wife drink a lot of seltzer. They recently switched to making his own seltzer at home with a soda maker — a machine that makes sparkling water. He wants to know if using it is more energy-efficient than buying seltzer by the can.
4 min
April 04, 2023 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?
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1 min
April 04, 2023 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?
4 min

About Possibly Podcast

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Sick and tired of environmental gloom and doom? Want to know what you can do? Listen to Possibly, where we take on huge problems, like the future of our planet, and break them down into small questions with unexpected answers. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts, and leave a rating and review: it helps others find the show.