Where do microplastics come from?
Microplastics are all around us, even if we can’t see them. This week, the Possibly team investigates where they come from and why sometimes, they’re even made on purpose.
Feb 17, 2026
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The oldest research vessel in the country was just retired. What does it mean for Rhode Island scientists?
The R/V Endeavor, which spent the last 49 years operating out of URI’s Narragansett Bay Campus, was retired last month. Possibly took a tour of the vessel before it’s decommissioned.
Oct 28, 2025
How is New York City keeping its residents cool?
The biggest city in the country has taken a proactive approach to protect its residents from extreme heat. Programs have tried to make cooling centers, pools, and air conditioners more easily available to people.
Sep 16, 2025
What does the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ mean for homeowners?
President Trump’s tax bill is about to end a number of tax credits for homeowners who install clean energy appliances. But some people are racing to beat the deadline.
Aug 19, 2025
What does the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ mean for renewable energy?
Back in July, President Trump signed a major tax bill into law, which will make it significantly more expensive to build wind and solar projects around the country.
Aug 5, 2025
Could music help us adapt to climate change?
Chris Thile’s new podcast and musical variety show, the Energy Curfew Music Hour uses music to imagine how people can adapt to a world reshaped by climate change.
Apr 29, 2025
Good News Abroad – China
The news about climate change efforts in the US hasn't been great lately. So Possibly is launching a new occasional series to highlight advances against climate change around the world. Up first: China
Apr 22, 2025
How do we solve the climate change home insurance crisis?
This week on Possibly, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse helps explain what options we have to address climate change’s impact on the home insurance industry.
Apr 15, 2025
How is climate change affecting home insurance?
Recent reports by the Senate Budget Committee and the Treasury found that climate change is already upending the US’s home insurance industry.
Apr 1, 2025
When should I charge my electric car?
If you have an electric car, and you want to try to reduce the greenhouse gases that are created in order to power that car, when should you charge it?
Feb 11, 2025