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Sick and tired of environmental gloom and doom? Want to know what you can do? Listen to Possibly, where we take on huge problems, like the future of our planet, and break them down into small questions with unexpected answers. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts, and leave a rating and review: it helps others find the show. Click here to learn more about Possibly or ask a question.

Episode Date
What creates more carbon pollution: beef or dairy?
Jun 02, 2026
Can you recycle receipts?
May 26, 2026
How is climate change altering the truffle industry?
May 19, 2026
Where did the idea of a carbon footprint come from?
May 12, 2026
How is art bringing attention to air quality? 
May 05, 2026
Can you run a cargo ship on batteries?
Apr 28, 2026
How can smell improve Rhode Island’s Air Quality? 
Apr 21, 2026
Activists are migrating a tree north from Florida. Is that a good idea?
Apr 14, 2026
Should you replace your windows for energy efficiency?
Apr 07, 2026
What are seed libraries?
Mar 31, 2026
How are the plastic and fossil fuel industries connected?
Mar 24, 2026
What is extended producer responsibility?
Mar 17, 2026
How do researchers know that heat waves affect our health?
Mar 10, 2026
How has climate change affected our snow storms?
Mar 03, 2026
How do we know if microplastics affect our health?
Feb 24, 2026
Where do microplastics come from?
Feb 17, 2026
How should schools respond to climate change?
Feb 10, 2026
Is there a more sustainable way to cover boats?
Feb 03, 2026
What is it like to live in a country with a fully renewable electric grid?
Jan 27, 2026
How did Uruguay transition to a fully renewable electric grid?
Jan 20, 2026
What is a Climate Cafe?
Jan 13, 2026
When do solar panels work? When don’t they?
Jan 06, 2026
Our resolutions for 2026
Dec 30, 2025
Could we use a space umbrella to cool down the planet?
Dec 23, 2025
How do you build an all-electric hospital?
Dec 16, 2025
Why is the US glass recycling rate so low?
Dec 09, 2025
What kind of holiday lights should I buy?
Dec 02, 2025
Wild turkeys were locally extinct for decades. How did they come back?
Nov 25, 2025
What should we do about invasive species, and should we do anything at all?
Nov 18, 2025
Should we be concerned about red seaweed washing up on Rhode Island’s beaches?
Nov 11, 2025
What’s the environmental impact of feeding our pets?
Nov 04, 2025
The oldest research vessel in the country was just retired. What does it mean for Rhode Island scientists?
Oct 28, 2025
What should you do when you see spotted lanternflies?
Oct 21, 2025
What’s the deal with green roofs?
Oct 14, 2025
How should we talk about climate change?
Oct 07, 2025
How can we help scientists tell their stories?
Sep 30, 2025
Is the Seine River really safe for swimming?
Sep 23, 2025
How is New York City keeping its residents cool? 
Sep 16, 2025
What does the stop-work order on Revolution Wind mean for Rhode Islanders?
Sep 09, 2025
Brewing craft beer poses challenges for our water treatment system. How is RIDEM working to reduce these impacts?
Sep 02, 2025
Do food-sharing apps reduce waste?
Aug 26, 2025
What does the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ mean for homeowners?
Aug 19, 2025
What does the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ mean for Electric Vehicles?
Aug 12, 2025
What does the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ mean for renewable energy?
Aug 05, 2025
How do bright lights affect sea turtles?
Jul 29, 2025
Should you buy farm-raised or wild salmon?
Jul 22, 2025
How does air pollution affect our health?
Jul 15, 2025
Should we help plants and animals move if they can’t keep up with climate change?
Jul 08, 2025
What is carbon benchmarking?
Jul 01, 2025
What happens at a Compost Conference and Trade Show?
Jun 24, 2025
Tick Season is Here – What is Alpha-gal Syndrome?
Jun 17, 2025
What’s the climate impact of building wind turbines?
Jun 10, 2025
Heat pumps run on a substance that can create a lot of emissions. Is it still worth buying them?
Jun 03, 2025
Why would an energy company remove its dams?
May 27, 2025
How are rising temperatures affecting our organs?
May 20, 2025
Can green spaces make you happier?
May 13, 2025
How can I replace my gas stove? 
May 06, 2025
Could music help us adapt to climate change?
Apr 29, 2025
Good News Abroad – China
Apr 22, 2025
How do we solve the climate change home insurance crisis?
Apr 15, 2025
Climate change is messing up our home insurance prices. What can states do?
Apr 08, 2025
How is climate change affecting home insurance? 
Apr 01, 2025
How can a lake contribute to climate change? 
Mar 25, 2025
Can we use ocean water to fight wildfires?
Mar 18, 2025
Are people moving because of climate change?
Mar 11, 2025
What does the Air Quality Index really mean?
Mar 04, 2025
What can we learn from France about food waste?
Feb 25, 2025
How can schools fight food waste? 
Feb 18, 2025
When should I charge my electric car?
Feb 11, 2025
Are geothermal networks the future of heating and cooling?
Feb 04, 2025
How can hospitals cut their plastic waste?
Jan 28, 2025
What is the Conservative Climate Caucus? 
Jan 21, 2025
What happened to the Inflation Reduction Act? 
Jan 14, 2025
Could we just fire our trash into the sun?
Jan 07, 2025
Our resolutions for 2025
Dec 31, 2024
No more coal for stockings in the UK
Dec 24, 2024
What do the numbers on the bottom of your plastic products mean?
Dec 17, 2024
Can a game help you take effective climate action?
Dec 03, 2024
Wild turkeys were locally extinct for decades. How did they come back?
Nov 26, 2024
Can we count the number of people who die because of coal powerplants?
Nov 19, 2024
Why are hospitals switching anesthesia?
Nov 12, 2024
Why is it so hard for factories to reach net zero emissions?
Nov 05, 2024
Why is using plastic a climate issue?
Oct 29, 2024
What is good gas mileage anymore?
Oct 22, 2024
Where did all the plankton go?
Oct 15, 2024
Why is it so cold in libraries?
Oct 08, 2024
What is landfill gas and should we be using it as an energy source?
Oct 01, 2024
What happens to landfills when they close?
Sep 24, 2024
Should I use a wooden pencil or a mechanical one?
Sep 17, 2024
Is climate change making turbulence worse?
Sep 10, 2024
Could we put solar panels on cars?
Sep 03, 2024
How are doctors responding to climate change?
Aug 27, 2024
Can a doctor give you a prescription for solar panels?
Aug 20, 2024
What happened when young people sued Hawai’i’s Department of Transportation?
Aug 13, 2024
Should we use hydropanels to pull clean water out of thin air?
Aug 06, 2024
Could we use gym equipment to make electricity?
Jul 30, 2024
What can organisms that changed the world teach us about climate change?
Jul 23, 2024
Are sewers the best way to deal with stormwater?
Jul 16, 2024
How did the Narragansett Bay get so much cleaner?
Jul 09, 2024
Is climate change funny?
Jul 02, 2024
Despite the name, flushable wipes are not flushable
Jun 25, 2024
Are we close to 100% renewable energy?
Jun 18, 2024
What are wilderness areas and why do they matter?
Jun 11, 2024
What is Wilderness?
Jun 04, 2024
Why did I see a bunch of dead fish in the Providence River?
May 28, 2024
How can buses become a climate solution?
May 21, 2024
How will Providence make its buildings carbon neutral?
May 14, 2024
How can I explain climate change to my friends and family?
Apr 30, 2024
Is it time to rethink Earth Day?
Apr 23, 2024
Whose behavior really affects the water supply?
Apr 16, 2024
Why should I use less water in a wet state like Rhode Island?
Apr 09, 2024
What’s the best way to get rid of my food scraps? 
Apr 02, 2024
Do bottle bills work?
Mar 26, 2024
What does the future of natural gas look like in Massachusetts?
Mar 19, 2024
Can we harness electricity from Electric Eels?
Mar 12, 2024
How do I Recycle Damaged Clothes or Fabric?
Mar 05, 2024
What is Wilderness?
Feb 27, 2024
Why are we replanting the Atlantic Forest?
Feb 20, 2024
Is cultivated meat coming to your plate?
Feb 13, 2024
Why are we still worried about lead?
Feb 06, 2024
How can oyster shells be recycled?
Jan 30, 2024
Can I trust the solar panel companies that knock on my door?
Jan 23, 2024
How does Rhode Island’s new community choice aggregation program work?
Jan 16, 2024
How do we convince people to make climate-conscious decisions?
Jan 09, 2024
Our resolutions for 2024
Jan 02, 2024
Can we use the ocean as an energy source?
Dec 26, 2023
Should I wrap my presents in fabric or paper?
Dec 19, 2023
What does the future of natural gas look like in Rhode Island? Part 2
Dec 12, 2023
What does the Future of Natural Gas Look Like in Rhode Island? Part 1
Dec 06, 2023
What’s happening at the world’s largest climate conference this year?
Nov 28, 2023
What’s it like at an electric car race?
Nov 21, 2023
Should I be worried about microplastics in Narragansett Bay?
Nov 14, 2023
Meet one of the students who sued Montana to address climate change and won
Nov 07, 2023
What did the young people who testified in the Montana climate lawsuit have to say?
Oct 31, 2023
A group of young people in Montana sued the state for not taking climate change seriously. What happened at the trial?
Oct 24, 2023
How can I get involved with Public Utilities Commissions?
Oct 17, 2023
What does a Public Utilities Commission have to do with climate change?
Oct 10, 2023
After the wildfires, what has life been like on Maui?
Oct 03, 2023
Could green spaces next to our roads help bees and other pollinators?
Sep 26, 2023
Why did we see so many beach closures this year?
Sep 19, 2023
What’s happening to the world’s glaciers?
Sep 12, 2023
How much energy does it take to run ChatGPT?
Sep 05, 2023
How will we deal with oil spills in the future?
Aug 29, 2023
Why are some neighborhoods more vulnerable to climate change?
Aug 22, 2023
What’s it like to own an electric car?
Aug 15, 2023
Why are we breaking records for the hottest day on record?
Aug 08, 2023
What makes something ‘better’ for the environment?
Aug 01, 2023
Should I take an e-scooter or an Uber?
Jul 25, 2023
What’s the big deal about the high seas?
Jul 18, 2023
What’s the environmental impact of shaving?
Jul 11, 2023
Why is it getting harder to harvest local maple syrup?
Jul 04, 2023
How are other cities responding to rising waters? Part 2
Jun 27, 2023
How are other cities responding to rising waters?
Jun 20, 2023
Should I bring a reusable mug to the coffee shop?
Jun 13, 2023
What’s the most energy efficient way to make my coffee?
Jun 06, 2023
How can we get more energy from heat in the ground?
May 30, 2023
Should I idle my car or stop and restart?
May 23, 2023
There’s no evidence offshore wind kills whales
May 16, 2023
What’s a lifestyle change that could cancel out your emissions from a plane ride?
May 09, 2023
How do fungi help combat climate change?
May 02, 2023
What do we do about methane leaks in our neighborhoods?
Apr 25, 2023
Can art help fight climate change?
Apr 18, 2023
What’s a passive house?
Apr 04, 2023
What’s the environmental impact of artificial snow?
Mar 28, 2023
What is the US doing to reduce methane emissions?
Mar 21, 2023
How can governments reduce their greenhouse gas emissions?
Mar 14, 2023
Cryptocurrency uses a lot of energy. Does it have to?
Mar 07, 2023
What’s the best electric car for my family?
Feb 28, 2023
What do you do when rising waters threaten a neighborhood?
Feb 21, 2023
Should we be turning our lights out for birds?
Feb 14, 2023
Why are we seeing more floods in cities?
Feb 07, 2023
What will the Inflation Reduction Act do about Environmental Justice?
Jan 31, 2023
How will states use money from the Inflation Reduction Act to address climate change?
Jan 24, 2023
How will the Inflation Reduction Act affect me?
Jan 17, 2023
How does a law to reduce inflation affect climate change?
Jan 10, 2023
Our 2023 resolutions
Jan 03, 2023
What should I do with clothing I don’t want anymore?
Dec 27, 2022
Should I wrap my presents in fabric or paper?
Dec 20, 2022
How did Rhode Island get the first offshore wind farm in the country?
Dec 06, 2022
When did we start recycling?
Nov 29, 2022
What kind of turkey should I buy?
Nov 22, 2022
What happened to the hole in the ozone layer?
Nov 15, 2022
Do I need to rake my lawn?
Nov 08, 2022
What’s happening with the Great Barrier Reef?
Oct 31, 2022
What should I do with my pumpkin after Halloween?
Oct 25, 2022
Should I compost my body when I die?
Oct 18, 2022
Does cloud computing use a lot of energy?
Oct 11, 2022
Why are we seeing so many wildfires?
Oct 03, 2022
Is natural grass or artificial turf better for the environment?
Sep 26, 2022
What’s the environmental impact of oyster farms?
Sep 20, 2022
What happens to electric car batteries when they die?
Sep 13, 2022
Meet the town in Japan that’s committed to zero waste
Sep 06, 2022
What’s the impact of our constantly running refrigerators on the climate?
Aug 29, 2022
My climate anxieties
Aug 23, 2022
Do you worry about climate change?
Aug 15, 2022
Would it be possible to get all of our food from local farms?
Aug 08, 2022
Why do heat waves affect some parts of a city more than others?
Aug 01, 2022
What’s the environmental impact of living our lives online?
Jul 25, 2022
How does riding a rocket into space compare to taking a plane ride?
Jul 18, 2022
Does my charger still use power when it’s not connected to a phone?
Jul 12, 2022
How do we store renewable energy?
Jul 04, 2022
How can we protect bees?
Jun 27, 2022
If you can’t rinse your recycling, should it just go in the trash?
Jun 21, 2022
What can we learn from Hawaii’s approach to renewable energy?
Jun 13, 2022
Is it possible to put your recycling and trash in one bin?
Jun 07, 2022
Are you looking for a new leather jacket or pair of shoes?
Jun 01, 2022
Why do so many people bike to work in Copenhagen?
May 23, 2022
Can the grid handle charging lots of electric cars?
May 17, 2022
How does our electricity grid work?
May 09, 2022
Can we build things with our plastic waste?
May 02, 2022
Do we use more or less energy on air conditioning than we used to?
Apr 25, 2022
How did bald eagles avoid extinction?
Apr 18, 2022
Should I buy online or in the store?
Apr 11, 2022
What’s the most sustainable way to travel down the East Coast?
Apr 04, 2022
Is it possible to turn my gas car into an electric vehicle? Take 2
Mar 21, 2022
Should I buy electric power tools?
Mar 14, 2022
Water is rising all around us. What should we do?
Mar 07, 2022
Should I ditch liquid detergent?
Feb 28, 2022
What’s the impact of buying flowers in the winter?
Feb 22, 2022
Are some teas more environmentally-friendly than others?
Feb 14, 2022
Can we trust electric car batteries?
Feb 07, 2022
What happened to acid rain?
Jan 31, 2022
How has climate change affected our winters?
Jan 24, 2022
How does plastic waste end up in the ocean?
Jan 18, 2022
Should we be eating more seafood?
Jan 10, 2022
Our 2022 resolutions
Jan 04, 2022
How did Bhutan become carbon negative?
Dec 28, 2021
Is A Real Or Artificial Christmas Tree Better For The Environment?
Dec 14, 2021
When do solar panels work? When don’t they?
Dec 07, 2021
How does climate change affect seafood?
Nov 29, 2021
What really happens when I try to recycle my plastic bags?
Nov 15, 2021
What will it take to switch everyone over to electric cars?
Nov 09, 2021
Why should I care about food waste?
Nov 01, 2021
Encore episode: How Can You Reduce The Environmental “Pawprint” Of Your Cat?
Oct 25, 2021
Is Cremation Or Burial More Environmentally Friendly?
Oct 18, 2021
French Showers
Oct 11, 2021
Should I trade my car in for an electric vehicle?
Oct 04, 2021
Why does Bitcoin use so much energy?
Sep 28, 2021
Possibly: Should you rent your clothes instead of buying them?
Sep 20, 2021
What can the US learn from France?
Sep 13, 2021
How can we prepare for heat waves?
Sep 07, 2021
What is the most environmentally-friendly option for diapers?
Aug 24, 2021
Can our sunscreens hurt marine life?
Aug 16, 2021
Is there a safe way to get rid of mosquitoes that spread disease?
Aug 10, 2021
Does global warming cause extreme weather?
Aug 02, 2021
How do I ditch my lawn?
Jul 27, 2021
How is climate change affecting our food?
Jul 19, 2021
What happens when you use fertilizer on your lawn?
Jul 12, 2021
What is ‘shaving the peak?’
Jul 06, 2021
How to cut electricity use while cooling your home
Jun 28, 2021
Can seaweed improve cow burps?
Jun 21, 2021
Is climate change affecting our allergies?
Jun 15, 2021
Is using a soda maker more energy efficient than buying seltzer by the can?
Jun 07, 2021
What’s another important climate change issue that nobody’s talking about?
May 31, 2021
What’s an important climate change issue that nobody’s talking about?
May 24, 2021
Are white roofs really “cool”?
May 17, 2021
Do you need to separate your recycling?
May 10, 2021
How is climate change affecting the flavor of our wine?
May 03, 2021
Can you really compost compostable plastics?
Apr 26, 2021
Can we address climate change by removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?
Apr 19, 2021
Is it worth it to pay more for organic meat?
Apr 05, 2021
Using Art to Unpack Climate Change
Mar 29, 2021
How do I get renewable energy for my home?
Mar 22, 2021
Take out battles: Rhode Island vs France
Mar 15, 2021
What’s happening to all of the insects?
Mar 08, 2021
What kind of water heater should I buy?
Mar 01, 2021
How does the color of the ground affect climate change?
Feb 15, 2021
What does ‘Net Zero’ really mean?
Feb 08, 2021
Do my clothes release harmful particles when I wash them?
Feb 01, 2021
Is It Worth It To Buy A Hybrid Car?
Jan 25, 2021
What’s the best way to get solar power?
Jan 19, 2021
What’s one thing kids can do to fight climate change?
Jan 11, 2021
Our 2021 resolutions
Jan 04, 2021
Oil-Burning Furnace Or Wood-Burning Stove?
Dec 30, 2020
Space Heater For One Room Or Furnace For The House?
Dec 21, 2020
How does hydropower work?
Dec 08, 2020
What would happen if we stopped creating greenhouse gas emissions right now?
Nov 16, 2020
What happens to wind turbines when they wear out?
Nov 09, 2020
What’s the energy cost of using the internet?
Nov 03, 2020
What really happens when you recycle paper?
Oct 26, 2020
Is driving an RV across the country worse than flying? Part 2
Oct 13, 2020
Is driving an RV across the country worse than flying?
Oct 05, 2020
Is it worth it to buy environmentally-friendly feminine hygiene products?
Sep 29, 2020
Nuts for sustainability
Sep 21, 2020
Why don’t emissions numbers add up?
Aug 25, 2020
Possibly: Should you buy organic cotton?
Aug 18, 2020
Possibly: What difference do straws make?
Jul 28, 2020
Possibly: How many trees do we need to breathe?
Jul 20, 2020
Possibly – We Want Your Questions
Jul 13, 2020
Is it better to drink from a can or a bottle?
Jul 06, 2020
Do we need to refrigerate our eggs?
Jun 29, 2020
Should you use your car’s AC or roll down the windows?
Jun 22, 2020
Greener grilling: Gas or charcoal?
Jun 15, 2020
Can we turn methane leaks into a climate solution?
Jun 01, 2020
The return of the Antarctic Blue Whale
May 26, 2020
How has coronavirus impacted air quality?
May 19, 2020
Possibly – Can we get rid of driftnets?
May 12, 2020
How can we reduce food waste in the quarantine?
May 05, 2020
Possibly – Sea Level Rise
Apr 27, 2020
Should I use toilet paper or a bidet?
Apr 13, 2020
Possibly: What is methane and how does it relate to climate change?
Apr 06, 2020
Is Air Drying Your Clothes Worth It?
Mar 30, 2020
What’s The Plan For Possibly?
Mar 23, 2020
Is It Possible To Convert Your Gas Car Into An Electric Car?
Mar 09, 2020
What’s The Most Efficient Way To Wash Your Dishes?
Mar 03, 2020
What Creates More Greenhouse Emissions – Flying Or Driving?
Feb 24, 2020
Are Carbon Offsets Worth It?
Feb 17, 2020
Divided Waters – Can Offshore Wind Energy And The Fishing Industry Coexist In The Age Of Climate Change?
Feb 14, 2020
What’s The Most Energy-Efficient Way To Heat Your Home?
Feb 10, 2020
Should Nuclear Power Play A Role In Addressing Climate Change?
Feb 03, 2020
How Many Wind Turbines Would It Take To Power Rhode Island?
Jan 28, 2020
How Will Ocean Acidification Affect Fish Populations And The Fishing Industry?
Jan 20, 2020
How Is Climate Change Affecting Fish In New England?
Jan 13, 2020
Divided Waters – Join Us For Our Public Event
Jan 06, 2020
What’s The Point Of Putting Wind Farms In The Ocean?
Jan 06, 2020
Does Speeding Waste Gas?
Dec 30, 2019
What’s The Most Energy Efficient Way To Boil Water?
Dec 24, 2019
The Hot Club Marina Trash Skimmer
Dec 09, 2019
Dairy, Almond, Oat Or Soy: Which Milk Has The Lowest Emissions?
Nov 26, 2019
Why Did The Fires In The Amazon Happen This Summer, And Are They Normal?
Nov 11, 2019
To Cut Carbon Emissions From Food, Focus On Beef
Nov 04, 2019
How Can You Reduce The Environmental “Pawprint” Of Your Cat?
Oct 21, 2019
Can We Plant Enough Trees To Fix Global Warming?
Oct 14, 2019
What Should You Do If You Can’t Compost Your Food Scraps?
Sep 30, 2019
Should You Use A Paper Or Plastic Bag For Your Groceries?
Sep 23, 2019
Is It Worth It To Wash And Re-use Ziploc Bags?
Sep 16, 2019
What’s The Real Impact Of Plastic Straws?
Sep 02, 2019
How Much Of What We Try To Recycle Ends Up Going To The Landfill?
Aug 19, 2019
Does Glass Get Recycled In Rhode Island?
Aug 12, 2019
Where Does Our Recycling Go?
Aug 05, 2019
What Can Be Recycled?
Jul 30, 2019
Possibly: This Cold House
Oct 09, 2018
Possibly: The Future Of Food (Pilot Episode)
Apr 27, 2018