Possibly Podcast Episodes
How Many Wind Turbines Would It Take To Power Rhode Island?
Since the wind isn't always blowing, Rhode Island uses natural gas power plants as a backup, which means that the electricity from wind farms isn't 100% renewable. The best solution would be to store the electricity generated by wind turbines in batteries, but so far these batteries haven't been big enough or cheap enough to use.
Jan 28, 2020
How Will Ocean Acidification Affect Fish Populations And The Fishing Industry?
About a quarter of the carbon dioxide emissions that we send into the atmosphere are absorbed in the ocean, and this is increasing the acidity of the ocean. Some species might be able to adapt to this increase in acidity, while others might not be so lucky.
Jan 20, 2020
How Is Climate Change Affecting Fish In New England?
The ocean absorbs and stores about 90% of the heat trapped in the atmosphere, so ocean temperatures are increasing. Higher temperatures may favor some species in certain areas but could harm other species.
Jan 13, 2020
Divided Waters – Join Us For Our Public Event
A live panel discussion about offshore wind and commercial fishing presented by 'Possibly' and The Public's Radio.
Jan 6, 2020
What’s The Point Of Putting Wind Farms In The Ocean?
What’s the point of putting wind farms in the ocean? And will we see more of them in Rhode Island?
Jan 6, 2020
What’s The Most Energy Efficient Way To Boil Water?
Would a microwave oven or an electric stove use more energy to boil a cup of water?
Dec 24, 2019
The Hot Club Marina Trash Skimmer
How does the trash skimmer at the Hot Club Marina work?
Dec 9, 2019
Dairy, Almond, Oat Or Soy: Which Milk Has The Lowest Emissions?
Is it better for the planet to drink dairy milk, or a non-dairy alternative like almond, oat, or soy milk?
Nov 26, 2019
Why Did The Fires In The Amazon Happen This Summer, And Are They Normal?
The fires started because of the looser environmental regulations in Brazil which allowed people to cut down trees and clear forests with fire. These fires spread and got out of control, burning over 7,000 square miles at the peak.
Nov 11, 2019