Possibly Podcast Episodes
Possibly: How many trees do we need to breathe?
The truth is, we don't need trees to breathe! You could get rid of all of the trees on the planet and we'd still have enough oxygen. That's because a lot of the oxygen we breathe comes from tiny microorganisms in the ocean — many of which evolved billions of years before we even had land plants!
Jul 20, 2020
Possibly – We Want Your Questions
The world is warming, sea level is rising, species are dying out, and everything seems to be getting worse. It can all feel so overwhelming. But what if we took it one step at a time? Possibly is here to answer your questions about what you can do to help the planet. We’re committed to […]
Jul 13, 2020
Is it better to drink from a can or a bottle?
Drink from a can! It takes fewer emissions to make an aluminum can and fewer emissions to deliver beer that comes in cans. Cans are also more likely to be recycled, it takes less energy to recycle them, and they're safer to pick up if they've been thrown on the ground.
Jul 6, 2020
Do we need to refrigerate our eggs?
Here in the US, most of us put our eggs in the refrigerator. But in many other countries, eggs can stay on the counter. So, could we save energy here in America and just stop refrigerating our eggs?
Jun 29, 2020
Should you use your car’s AC or roll down the windows?
It depends. When you’re driving slowly around town, it’s better to keep your windows down. But on the highway, it’s better to turn on the AC.
Jun 22, 2020
Greener grilling: Gas or charcoal?
From an emissions standpoint, is grilling with gas or charcoal better? If you're choosing between charcoal and gas, choose gas. Grilling with charcoal for an hour produces three times the emissions of grilling with gas. But, what you put on the grill is actually more important.
Jun 15, 2020
Can we turn methane leaks into a climate solution?
It turns out, there’s a way to capture methane before it leaks into the atmosphere. In the case of a landfill, you can cover the surface and then install vent pipes to capture the gas. And for manure and food waste, you can use something called an “Anaerobic Digester.” Anaerobic Digesters sound complicated, but they’re […]
Jun 1, 2020
The return of the Antarctic Blue Whale
Today we’re going to focus on some positive news — a bright spot. Scientists have noticed something remarkable about blue whales— after years of near extinction, it looks like they’re coming back.
May 25, 2020
Possibly – Can we get rid of driftnets?
Driftnets are fishing nets that have largely fallen out of fashion because they can accidentally catch other marine life. But it's still legal to use driftnets in California to catch swordfish. Luckily, there are other types of gear fishers can use and many are taking advantage of this new technology.
May 11, 2020