Can we harness electricity from Electric Eels?
At Possibly, we’re always thinking about ways to generate renewable energy, so when a listener wrote in asking if electric eels could be the next clean energy solution, we got curious!
Mar 12, 2024
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How do I Recycle Damaged Clothes or Fabric?
With spring cleaning right around the corner, we’re looking into ways you can keep your damaged fabrics out of the landfill.
Mar 5, 2024
What is Wilderness?
Last summer Possibly reporter Charlie Adams spent ten weeks on a conservation crew in the Bob Marshall Wilderness, a slice of northwest Montana spanning over one million acres. This got him wondering, what is “wilderness”?
Feb 27, 2024
Why are we replanting the Atlantic Forest?
Today, we’re traveling to the Atlantic Forest in Brazil, the second largest rainforest in Brazil— behind the Amazon Rainforest. Today it stands at just 10% of its original size, but hopefully that’s changing. Governments and nonprofits are working to replant trees to return it to its former size.
Feb 20, 2024
Is cultivated meat coming to your plate?
Red meat creates a lot of greenhouse gas emissions. But, if you haven’t given up hamburgers, you’re not alone. So scientists are trying another approach - lab-grown meat.
Feb 13, 2024
Why are we still worried about lead?
Lead paint and leaded gasoline haven’t been used in American homes or cars in nearly 30 years. But the impact of using these pollutants can still be felt today.
Feb 6, 2024
How can oyster shells be recycled?
Oyster shells can be more than just a waste product! States up and down the East Coast have begun to develop programs to recycle oyster shells, putting them back into the water to develop sustainable wild reefs.
Jan 30, 2024
Can I trust the solar panel companies that knock on my door?
Recently, I’ve had a lot of people knocking on my door, trying to sell me solar panels. It happened just last week! I wanted to find out if they are legit.
Jan 23, 2024
How does Rhode Island’s new community choice aggregation program work?
Today, we’re taking a look at Rhode Island’s new energy program, community choice aggregation, and unpacking what it means for consumers.
Jan 16, 2024
What does the Future of Natural Gas Look Like in Rhode Island? Part 1
It’s getting colder, and a lot of people are turning on their furnaces. Many of those run on “natural” gas, which is basically methane, a potent greenhouse gas. So, what do we do about these emissions?
Dec 6, 2023