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.
Aug 27, 2024 • 0 min 44 sec
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Could we use a space umbrella to cool down the planet?
Literally blocking out the sun may sound extreme, but scientists are debating whether using dust particles to reflect sunlight away from the Earth could be a temporary solution if climate change gets out of control.
May 7, 2024 • 3 min 55 sec
How can I explain climate change to my friends and family?
Talking about climate change is never easy. Today, we get some tips from five experts on how to do it gracefully.
Apr 30, 2024 • 4 min 33 sec
What is Wilderness?
Last summer Possibly reporter Charlie Adams spent ten weeks on a conservation crew in the Bob Marshall Wilderness, a slice of northwest Montana spanning over one million acres. This got him wondering, what is “wilderness”?
Feb 27, 2024 • 4 min 0 sec
Is cultivated meat coming to your plate?
Red meat creates a lot of greenhouse gas emissions. But, if you haven’t given up hamburgers, you’re not alone. So scientists are trying another approach - lab-grown meat.
Feb 13, 2024 • 3 min 48 sec
Why are we still worried about lead?
Lead paint and leaded gasoline haven’t been used in American homes or cars in nearly 30 years. But the impact of using these pollutants can still be felt today.
Feb 6, 2024 • 3 min 34 sec
How can oyster shells be recycled?
Oyster shells can be more than just a waste product! States up and down the East Coast have begun to develop programs to recycle oyster shells, putting them back into the water to develop sustainable wild reefs.
Jan 30, 2024 • 3 min 26 sec
Can I trust the solar panel companies that knock on my door?
Recently, I’ve had a lot of people knocking on my door, trying to sell me solar panels. It happened just last week! I wanted to find out if they are legit.
Jan 23, 2024 • 3 min 59 sec
How does Rhode Island’s new community choice aggregation program work?
Today, we’re taking a look at Rhode Island’s new energy program, community choice aggregation, and unpacking what it means for consumers.
Jan 16, 2024 • 3 min 51 sec
How do we convince people to make climate-conscious decisions?
I’ve learned so many great sustainability tips during my time at Possibly! But often I find it hard to convince my friends to change their habits, and even I sometimes end up forgetting to unplug my electronics or leaving my reusable grocery bags at home. So I was wondering, are there research-based ways to boost sustainable behaviors?
Jan 8, 2024 • 3 min 56 sec