Would it be possible to get all of our food from local farms?
Today, we’re digging into urban agriculture. Would it be possible to get all of our food from local farms?
Aug 8, 2022 • 0 min 59 sec
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Why do heat waves affect some parts of a city more than others?
It’s getting hot out here. And some of us are feeling hotter than others, even if we live in the same city. Why?
Aug 1, 2022 • 0 min 57 sec
What’s the environmental impact of living our lives online?
Since the pandemic started, we’ve learned how to move our classes, meetings, and even parties online. It’s definitely convenient, but I’ve been wondering, how is all this extra time on the internet affecting our greenhouse gas emissions?
Jul 25, 2022 • 0 min 55 sec
How does riding a rocket into space compare to taking a plane ride?
Today we’re answering a question from listener Molly Magid. She wants to know- what are the environmental impacts of space travel and how does it compare to say, taking a plane flight?
Jul 18, 2022 • 0 min 56 sec
Does my charger still use power when it’s not connected to a phone?
Today, we have a question from Michael from Charlestown, Rhode Island. He wants to know: does a charger still use some power when it's plugged into an outlet but not connected to a phone or other device?
Jul 12, 2022 • 1 min 4 sec
How do we store renewable energy?
Today, we’re taking a look at how renewable energy, like wind or solar, is stored so it can be used when the sun’s not shining or the wind isn’t blowing.
Jul 4, 2022 • 0 min 59 sec
How can we protect bees?
You probably already know that plants with flowers need bees to survive. And so do we, if we want to keep eating fruits and vegetables. You may also have heard that bee populations are dwindling, and we need to protect them. But, how?
Jun 27, 2022 • 0 min 56 sec
If you can’t rinse your recycling, should it just go in the trash?
Today’s question comes from a member of our Possibly Team, Juliana Merullo. In past episodes, we’ve looked into how much of our recycling ends up in landfills, but this time Juliana wondered if we can’t rinse our recycling, should it just go in the trash?
Jun 20, 2022 • 1 min 4 sec
What can we learn from Hawaii’s approach to renewable energy?
Here at Possibly, we usually focus on doing our part at home. But with all this talk about climate change, one member of our team started thinking about what’s going on around the world. So today, we’re going to talk with Emily Tom about renewable energy in Hawaii.
Jun 13, 2022 • 0 min 57 sec
Is it possible to put your recycling and trash in one bin?
Imagine if you didn’t have a recycling bin anymore- You just put everything in the trash, but somehow the reusable stuff still got recycled? Some places offer this service, but does it really work? Is it too good to be true?
Jun 7, 2022 • 1 min 5 sec