Possibly Podcast Episodes
Where did the idea of a carbon footprint come from?
“Reducing your footprint” became one of the most familiar ways to talk about climate change, but why did that framing catch on? And what does it leave out?
May 12, 2026
How is art bringing attention to air quality?
With colorful windsocks and a gazebo, Providence artist Eli Nixon developed an art installation to bring attention to the air quality around the Port of Providence. This week on Possibly, we take a closer look.
May 5, 2026
Can you run a cargo ship on batteries?
This week on Possibly we’re taking a look at the ships that carry our goods around the world. What would it look like to take fossil fuels out of the equation?
Apr 28, 2026
How can smell improve Rhode Island’s Air Quality?
A research team at Brown called Breathe Providence is asking people to track what they smell, in an effort to better understand air pollution in Rhode Island.
Apr 21, 2026
Activists are migrating a tree north from Florida. Is that a good idea?
With assisted migration, humans help move plant species into areas more suitable for their growth. But are there potential downsides to this human-led movement?
Apr 14, 2026
Should you replace your windows for energy efficiency?
Possibly co-founder Stephen Porder has been on a home energy efficiency journey. We check in to see how his latest addition, new windows, are impacting the energy efficiency and comfort of the home.
Apr 7, 2026
What are seed libraries?
In Los Angeles, a new crop of curbside libraries are helping communities recover after last year’s wildfires. But instead of books, these libraries are full of seeds.
Mar 31, 2026
How are the plastic and fossil fuel industries connected?
This week on Possibly, we’re taking a closer look at how plastics have given the fossil fuel industry a new business platform — with hardly anyone noticing they’re even in the market.
Mar 24, 2026
What is extended producer responsibility?
Plastic products cost us, even after we’re done with them — That’s because municipal recycling is paid with taxpayer money. But could the companies that made these products be responsible for paying for them?
Mar 17, 2026
How do researchers know that heat waves affect our health?
Extreme heat can have serious health consequences, but until recently, public health researchers only had imprecise tools to study it. Brown University Professor Allan Just is working to change that.
Mar 10, 2026