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.
Sep 10, 2024 • 3 min 58 sec
Possibly Podcast Category: Environment
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.
Sep 3, 2024 • 3 min 58 sec
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?
Aug 20, 2024 • 4 min 19 sec
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.
Aug 13, 2024 • 3 min 58 sec
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?
Aug 6, 2024 • 3 min 21 sec
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 world. Understanding how they did it might help us b...
Jul 23, 2024 • 4 min 43 sec
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.
Jul 16, 2024 • 3 min 54 sec
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 our waterways anymore.
Jul 9, 2024 • 3 min 39 sec
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 instead!
Jun 25, 2024 • 3 min 14 sec
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 grid for answers.
Jun 18, 2024 • 4 min 19 sec