After a powerful heatwave swept across the northeast last week, Possibly turned to its archive, looking for lessons about how to better prepare for extreme heat. We travel to Ahmedabad, India to learn more.
Jul 7, 2026
With the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence this year, fireworks will soon light up American skies. Do these tiny explosions have an impact on our environment or our health?
Jun 30, 2026
Rodenticides, used by farmers to keep rodent populations down and protect their crops, can cause all sorts of harm to wildlife, especially birds. But this week on Possibly we're talking to some farmers who are turning to a more natural pest control so...
Jun 23, 2026
Advocates are calling for an unorthodox method to fight invasive species like the European green crab: just cook them up and eat them!
Jun 16, 2026
This week on Possibly we explain why the paper that receipts are printed on can add a lot of complications, for recycling, and for your health too.
May 26, 2026
These rare mushrooms are famous for their intense flavor, and their expensive price. But climate change may be driving those prices even higher.
May 19, 2026
“Reducing your footprint” became one of the most familiar ways to talk about climate change, but why did that framing catch on? And what does it leave out?
May 12, 2026
As we head into a new year, the Possibly team decided to think about all of our episodes, and how they might inspire our resolutions for 2026. Here’s what some of us had to say.
Dec 30, 2025
The Seine River in Paris has been closed to public swimming for more than 100 years, but it reopened to swimmers this summer. We talked to two people who took a dip.
Sep 23, 2025
If you’ve been outside on a smoggy day, you’ve probably noticed that your body reacts poorly to bad air quality. Maybe you coughed, or got a headache. But what actually happens to your body when you breathe in polluted air?
Jul 15, 2025