Possibly Podcast Episodes
Possibly: What is methane and how does it relate to climate change?
Methane is a gas that’s created when something organic decomposes in a location that doesn’t have oxygen. The largest human-caused source of methane is actually cow burbs, but the second biggest human-caused source in the US is oil and gas production.
Apr 6, 2020
Is Air Drying Your Clothes Worth It?
Question: How much energy do dryers use? And is it worth the effort to air-dry your clothes instead?
Mar 30, 2020
What’s The Plan For Possibly?
Like many people these days, we are working from home. And our Possibly reporters? They’re scattered all over the world. You might not know this, but Brown University students research, write and record all of our episodes. And they've all gone back home.
Mar 23, 2020
Is It Possible To Convert Your Gas Car Into An Electric Car?
Technically yes. There are some car hobbyists who have done this, but there's no streamlined approach to converting your car. The process would be expensive, complicated and even dangerous. We recommend buying a plug-in hybrid or electric can when you need a new one and in the meantime, work on lowering your gas mileage by keeping your tires inflated and driving the speed limit.
Mar 9, 2020
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
What Creates More Greenhouse Emissions – Flying Or Driving?
What creates more greenhouse gas emissions- flying to your destination or taking a road trip?
Feb 24, 2020
Divided Waters – Can Offshore Wind Energy And The Fishing Industry Coexist In The Age Of Climate Change?
A live panel discussion about offshore wind and commercial fishing presented by 'Possibly' and The Public's Radio.
Feb 14, 2020
What’s The Most Energy-Efficient Way To Heat Your Home?
First make sure your home is well insulated. Then, swap out your furnace or boiler for a device known as a heat pump. Heat pumps run on electricity and transfer heat from the outside and bring it inside your home. Making the switch to a heat pump from an oil furnace can reduce your heating emissions by about 50%.
Feb 10, 2020
Should Nuclear Power Play A Role In Addressing Climate Change?
Today we have a question from listener Alec Beckett. He asks: Should I be in favor of nuclear power? He says he knows about the risks, but he’s also heard that nuclear power is a clean source of energy.
Feb 3, 2020