Possibly Podcast Episodes
How does a law to reduce inflation affect climate change?
Sometimes it seems like Congress passes a big bill, it’s in the news for a few weeks, and then we forget about it. Last year, when President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act, there was a lot of talk about how the bill would help the US address climate change. But how? And what happens now?
Jan 10, 2023
Our 2023 resolutions
For the first episode of a new year, our Possibly team decided to think about all of our episodes and how they might inspire our resolutions for 2023. Here's what some of us had to say.
Jan 3, 2023
What should I do with clothing I don’t want anymore?
We all have those clothes that just sit in the back of our closets for years and never get used. Maybe it’s that t-shirt from college or that sentimental, but totally ugly scarf that grandma gave us for Christmas. This week, we look into what to do with the clothing you don’t want anymore.
Dec 27, 2022
Should I wrap my presents in fabric or paper?
Today, we have a question from a listener named Susan. She wants to know about gift wrapping: “Is it better for the environment to wrap Christmas gifts in fabric you can use over again rather than paper?”
Dec 20, 2022
What kind of holiday lights should I buy?
If you’re planning to deck your house with lights this holiday season, you have a choice to make: stick with incandescent lightbulbs, or go for LEDs. This week on Possibly we break down what each option means for the planet, and your electric bill. T...
Dec 13, 2022
How did Rhode Island get the first offshore wind farm in the country?
Today, we’re traveling to Block Island, the vacation spot off the southern coast of Rhode Island. Block Island is also famous for its offshore wind farm- the first of its kind in the entire nation. What did it take to make this project possible? And is it a success?
Dec 6, 2022
When did we start recycling?
We get a lot of questions about recycling, asking what to do with aluminum cans, glass, paper, or even plastic. All this has me wondering: when did we start recycling? How did it get so popular?
Nov 29, 2022
What kind of turkey should I buy?
Today, we're talking turkey. With the holidays coming up, you can choose a bird that is free-range, organic, or conventional. But what’s the difference between them? And which type of turkey is best for the planet?
Nov 22, 2022
What happened to the hole in the ozone layer?
When I was growing up, I remember hearing about a hole in the ozone layer. It was a big deal. But I don’t really hear about that issue anymore. Is the ozone layer still in danger, and what happened to the hole?
Nov 15, 2022
Do I need to rake my lawn?
I have two huge trees in my yard and they dump a lot of leaves. Sometimes I wonder, what would happen if I just let those piles of leaves stay on the ground?
Nov 8, 2022