Is Cremation Or Burial More Environmentally Friendly?
This week’s question comes from listener Charlie Bakst. He was a columnist at the Providence Journal for forty years and he’s beginning to think about his own mortality.
Oct 18, 2021
Possibly Podcast Category: Environment
Possibly: Should you rent your clothes instead of buying them?
In the past few years, we’ve seen an increase in fashion companies that offer to rent their clothes. These services have been touted as the perfect solution for environmentally-conscious fashionistas. But — are they really?
Sep 20, 2021
Is It Worth It To Buy A Hybrid Car?
Taking into account the energy that goes into making a whole new car, is it more energy efficient to keep the gas car you already have, or to get a new hybrid car? (This episode originally aired in September, 2019).
Jan 25, 2021
Oil-Burning Furnace Or Wood-Burning Stove?
Is an oil furnace or wood stove better to heat a home during the winter?
Dec 29, 2020
Space Heater For One Room Or Furnace For The House?
Is it better to heat one room with a space heater or use a furnace to heat your entire house?
Dec 21, 2020
Possibly: What difference do straws make?
Why are so many people talking about banning straws right now, and how much of a difference does skipping the straw actually make?
Jul 28, 2020
Possibly – We Want Your Questions
The world is warming, sea level is rising, species are dying out, and everything seems to be getting worse. It can all feel so overwhelming. But what if we took it one step at a time? Possibly is here to answer your questions about what you can do to help the planet. We’re committed to […]
Jul 13, 2020
Greener grilling: Gas or charcoal?
From an emissions standpoint, is grilling with gas or charcoal better? If you're choosing between charcoal and gas, choose gas. Grilling with charcoal for an hour produces three times the emissions of grilling with gas. But, what you put on the grill is actually more important.
Jun 15, 2020
What’s The Most Efficient Way To Wash Your Dishes?
In the US, one out of five households don’t use a dishwasher because they think it uses more water and energy than washing by hand. So, we wanted to test this out: is hand washing really more efficient than using a dishwasher?
Mar 3, 2020
Dairy, Almond, Oat Or Soy: Which Milk Has The Lowest Emissions?
Is it better for the planet to drink dairy milk, or a non-dairy alternative like almond, oat, or soy milk?
Nov 26, 2019