Diesel buses have a negative impact on the climate, and our health. In today’s episode, we look to Rhode Island, where the public bus company has been slowly rolling out electric buses on the busiest route in the city. Megan Hall: Welcome to Possibly, where we take on huge problems like the future of our […]
Nov 10, 2026
Heavy metals like lead and copper often end up in our waterways after big storm events. Today we look into one lab that’s studying how climate change might affect that process. Megan Hall: Welcome to Possibly, where we take on huge problems like the future of our planet and break them down into small questions […]
Nov 3, 2026
Iron-air batteries store energy using rust. We’re taking a look at how they work and why storing electricity for days could help us use more renewable energy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 20, 2026
We know that on a national scale, food waste is bad for the environment and our wallets. Today we look at some practical ways to reduce it in our own homes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 13, 2026
Disposable surgical gowns are a big source of waste in hospitals. Today we’re taking a look at how healthcare facilities can change that while still meeting sanitation standards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 6, 2026
A lot of us flush or toss our old medication without much thought, but the side effects of that habit can show up in our water. Good news: we can all help fix it for free.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 29, 2026
Advocates of plug-in solar panels say they’re an easy and cheap way to transition to renewable energy and reduce electricity costs. This week we see if they live up to the hype.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 22, 2026