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 • 4 min 1 sec
Possibly Podcast Category: Environment
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 • 0 min 0 sec
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 • 0 min 40 sec
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 • 0 min 27 sec
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 • 0 min 0 sec
Why Did The Fires In The Amazon Happen This Summer, And Are They Normal?
The fires started because of the looser environmental regulations in Brazil which allowed people to cut down trees and clear forests with fire. These fires spread and got out of control, burning over 7,000 square miles at the peak.
Nov 11, 2019 • 0 min 36 sec
To Cut Carbon Emissions From Food, Focus On Beef
What foods should I avoid to reduce my carbon footprint?
Nov 4, 2019 • 0 min 21 sec
How Can You Reduce The Environmental “Pawprint” Of Your Cat?
Metal tins of meat, boxes of litter, bags of dry food, all of these products start to add up when you have a cat, or two or three. What are ways that cat owners can reduce the environmental impact of their pets?
Oct 21, 2019 • 0 min 27 sec
Can We Plant Enough Trees To Fix Global Warming?
If CO2 causes climate change and trees use CO2 to grow, would it be possible to plant enough trees to reverse climate change?
Oct 14, 2019 • 0 min 27 sec
What Should You Do If You Can’t Compost Your Food Scraps?
Turning your food scraps into compost is ideal, but what do you do if you live in a place where composting is impossible? Is it better to throw your food in the trash or down the kitchen disposal? In this case, we don’t really have a clear answer. Neither option is ideal.
Sep 30, 2019 • 0 min 13 sec