Possibly Podcast

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.

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Episodes

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? The post What’s The Most Energy Efficient Way To Boil Water? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .

Dec 24, 2019•44 sec

The Hot Club Marina Trash Skimmer

How does the trash skimmer at the Hot Club Marina work? The post The Hot Club Marina Trash Skimmer appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .

Dec 09, 2019•32 sec

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. The post Why Did The Fires In The Amazon Happen This Summer, And Are They Normal? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio ....

Nov 11, 2019•36 sec

To Cut Carbon Emissions From Food, Focus On Beef

What foods should I avoid to reduce my carbon footprint? The post To Cut Carbon Emissions From Food, Focus On Beef appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .

Nov 04, 2019•21 sec

How Can You Reduce The Environmental “Pawprint” Of Your Cat?

Metal tins of meat, boxes of litter, bags of dry food, all of these products start to add up when you have a cat, or two or three. What are ways that cat owners can reduce the environmental impact of their pets? The post How Can You Reduce The Environmental “Pawprint” Of Your Cat? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .

Oct 21, 2019•27 sec

Can We Plant Enough Trees To Fix Global Warming?

If CO2 causes climate change and trees use CO2 to grow, would it be possible to plant enough trees to reverse climate change? The post Can We Plant Enough Trees To Fix Global Warming? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .

Oct 14, 2019•27 sec

What Should You Do If You Can’t Compost Your Food Scraps?

Turning your food scraps into compost is ideal, but what do you do if you live in a place where composting is impossible? Is it better to throw your food in the trash or down the kitchen disposal? In this case, we don’t really have a clear answer. Neither option is ideal. The post What Should You Do If You Can’t Compost Your Food Scraps? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio ....

Sep 30, 2019•13 sec

Should You Use A Paper Or Plastic Bag For Your Groceries?

This spring, the Providence City Council passed a ban on plastic bags. Soon, you’ll only find paper and reusable bags at stores in Rhode Island’s capital city. But are paper bags the ideal alternative to plastic? And what’s the environmental impact of making cloth bags? The post Should You Use A Paper Or Plastic Bag For Your Groceries? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio ....

Sep 23, 2019•26 sec

Is It Worth It To Wash And Re-use Ziploc Bags?

It feels like the right thing to do- washing and reusing sandwich bags instead of throwing them away- but is it? How much water and energy do we use when we’re cleaning a Ziploc bag? Is it more than what it takes to make a new one? The post Is It Worth It To Wash And Re-use Ziploc Bags? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .

Sep 16, 2019•26 sec

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Possibly Podcast

Episodes

What’s The Most Energy Efficient Way To Boil Water?

The Hot Club Marina Trash Skimmer

Why Did The Fires In The Amazon Happen This Summer, And Are They Normal?

To Cut Carbon Emissions From Food, Focus On Beef

How Can You Reduce The Environmental “Pawprint” Of Your Cat?

Can We Plant Enough Trees To Fix Global Warming?

What Should You Do If You Can’t Compost Your Food Scraps?

Should You Use A Paper Or Plastic Bag For Your Groceries?

Is It Worth It To Wash And Re-use Ziploc Bags?

What’s The Real Impact Of Plastic Straws?

Does Glass Get Recycled In Rhode Island?

Where Does Our Recycling Go?

What Can Be Recycled?

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