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Despite the name, flushable wipes are not flushable

From: Possibly

Despite what the packaging says, flushable wipes should never be flushed down the toilet! They can cause blockages in the sewer system and create a...

Bought by KICI Iowa City

Are we close to 100% renewable energy?

From: Possibly

For decades now, people have been installing solar panels, wind turbines and more to transition our energy to renewable sources – but we wondered, ...

Why did I see a bunch of dead fish in the Providence River?

From: Possibly

One Possibly listener wondered why she saw so many dead fish in the water last spring. Turns out it’s called a fish kill – which can happen when th...

Bought by KIDE Hoopa Tribal Radio 91.3fm and Raven Radio

How can buses become a climate solution?

From: Possibly

The transportation sector is the biggest contributor to greenhouse gasses in the U.S., and cars make up most of those emissions. So how can public ...

Bought by WRFA-LP, KIDE Hoopa Tribal Radio 91.3fm, and KBMF 102.5FM Butte, Montana

How will Providence make its buildings carbon neutral?

From: Possibly

Providence, Rhode Island has set the goal of being carbon neutral by 2050. And recently, the city government passed a new ordinance to help it meet...

Bought by KIDE Hoopa Tribal Radio 91.3fm, WRFA-LP, and KBMF 102.5FM Butte, Montana

Could we use a space umbrella to cool down the planet?

From: Possibly

Literally blocking out the sun may sound extreme, but scientists are debating whether using dust particles to reflect sunlight away from the Earth ...

Bought by KIDE Hoopa Tribal Radio 91.3fm, WRFA-LP, and Raven Radio

How can I explain climate change to my friends and family?

From: Possibly

Talking about climate change is never easy. Today, we get some tips from five experts on how to do it gracefully.

Bought by KIDE Hoopa Tribal Radio 91.3fm, WRFA-LP, and Raven Radio

Is it time to rethink Earth Day?

From: Possibly

We’ve celebrated Earth Day in the United States for more than 50 years. Today, we’re taking a look at what made the first Earth Day in 1970 such a ...

Bought by WRFA-LP and Raven Radio

Whose behavior really affects the water supply?

From: Possibly

Last week we learned that individuals’ home water consumption doesn’t really make a dent in the water supply, and the benefit of personal water con...

Bought by KIDE Hoopa Tribal Radio 91.3fm, Raven Radio, and WRFA-LP

Why should I use less water in a wet state like Rhode Island?

From: Possibly

Saving water might not seem all that important in a humid climate like Rhode Island. But actually, there are plenty of reasons why water conservati...

Bought by Raven Radio and WRFA-LP

What’s the best way to get rid of my food scraps?

From: Possibly

Today, we’re taking a look at how we dispose of our food. Next time you’re scraping a plate, should that food go into compost, your sink disposal, ...

Bought by KIDE Hoopa Tribal Radio 91.3fm, Raven Radio, and WRFA-LP

Do bottle bills work?

From: Possibly

Today’s question comes from a listener here in Rhode Island. They’ve been following local efforts to pass a bottle bill- that’s where you get money...

Bought by KIDE Hoopa Tribal Radio 91.3fm, KBMF 102.5FM Butte, Montana, Raven Radio, WRFA-LP, and KICI Iowa City

Should I be worried about microplastics in Narragansett Bay?

From: Possibly

oday, we’re talking about a new study from the University of Rhode Island about microplastics in the Narragansett Bay. We look into what the findin...

Bought by Raven Radio

What’s it like to own an electric car?

From: Possibly

We did it. My family finally bought an electric car. What’s it like? Should you get one too? Here to help me explain is my husband, Ryan T Conaty.

Bought by PRX Remix, Raven Radio, WRFA-LP, and KICI Iowa City

Alaska's Fresh Catch (week of 5/1/23)

From: Dave Emmert
Series: Alaska's Fresh Catch

New collaborations from Thundercat x Tame Impala & The National x Taylor Swift plus checking out music out of FBX this week and chatting with FBX m...

Bought by KHNS, KNBA, KTNA, and Raven Radio

How do fungi help combat climate change?

From: Possibly

Caption: Mycorrihizal root tip, Credit: Ellen Larsson

You’ve probably heard of fungi, whether it’s mold in your bathroom or mushrooms on your favorite hiking trail, but recently, I’ve been hearing that...

Bought by Raven Radio, WRFA-LP, and KMXT

Should I wrap my presents in fabric or paper?

From: Possibly

Today, we have a question from a listener named Susan. She wants to know about gift wrapping: “Is it better for the environment to wrap Christmas g...

Bought by KMXT and KGLP

When did we start recycling?

From: Possibly

We get a lot of questions about recycling, asking what to do with aluminum cans, glass, paper, or even plastic. All this has me wondering- when did...

Bought by Raven Radio, KMXT, and WRFA-LP

Is natural grass or artificial turf better for the environment?

From: Possibly

Nowadays, many athletic fields have been converted from natural grass to artificial turf. Which made us wonder- which option is better for the envi...

Bought by WRFA-LP and KICI Iowa City

Can you put your recycling and trash in one bin?

From: Possibly

Imagine if you didn’t have a recycling bin anymore- You just put everything in the trash, but somehow the reusable stuff still got recycled? Some p...

Bought by WRFA-LP

220604 Texas Musicians, The Mysterious Walter Spriggs, and Wildcat Records of Sweden

From: Jamie Dell'Apa
Series: Searching For The First Rock And Roll Song

Caption: Monte Easter in Los Angeles 1990

It's always an audio history of the first rock and roll records focusing on the pioneers instead of the tired old "hits." It's perfect for public ...

Bought by KTAL-LP [Las Cruces Community Radio], Prairie Public, KFCF FM, and KPRG

How does our electricity grid work?

From: Possibly

With the effects of climate change all around us, there's a push to power more of our lives with renewable electricity, including things that used ...

Bought by WRFA-LP

Do we use more or less energy on air conditioning than we used to?

From: Possibly

With the weather getting warmer, I’ve been thinking about air conditioning. I know that ACs are getting more efficient, but more people are using t...

Bought by WRFA-LP

Should I buy online or in the store?

From: Possibly

These days, we can buy almost anything we want online—fancy food, designer clothes, new computers, the works. But is all this online shopping creat...

Bought by WRFA-LP

What's the most sustainable way to travel down the East Coast?

From: Possibly

Today we’re answering a question about sustainable travel. What’s the best way to take a trip down the East Coast?

Bought by WRFA-LP

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