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What can the US learn from France?
From: Possibly
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We’re hearing a lot of talk about infrastructure here in the US. Depending on what happens in Congress, we could be spending billions or even trill...

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  • Added: Sep 10, 2021
  • Length: 04:00
  • Purchases: 1
How can we prepare for heat waves?
From: Possibly
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This year, heat waves across the world shattered records, tested our abilities to stay cool, and even cost lives. Here at Possibly, we wondered: in...

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  • Added: Sep 03, 2021
  • Length: 04:00
  • Purchases: 2
What’s the impact of cooling down our food?
From: Possibly
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Today, we’ll be cooling down a bit and talking about refrigeration. Almost everyone has a refrigerator in their house and it’s on ALL the time. So,...

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  • Added: Aug 30, 2021
  • Length: 03:39
  • Purchases: 1
What is the most environmentally-friendly option for diapers?
From: Possibly
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Today, we have a question from listener Rachael Corr. She's expecting her first child wants to know- what is the most environmentally-friendly opti...

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  • Added: Aug 23, 2021
  • Length: 03:28
  • Purchases: 1
Does climate change cause extreme weather? Take 2
From: Possibly
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Last year, we answered this question from Marius, a third-grader at Heights Elementary School in Sharon, Massachusetts. He wanted to know- Can glo...

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  • Added: Jul 30, 2021
  • Length: 04:01
  • Purchases: 2
How is climate change affecting our crops?
From: Possibly
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Today, we’re going to talk about eating. How will climate change affect our food?

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  • Added: Jul 19, 2021
  • Length: 03:35
  • Purchases: 1
173: Mushroom Lightning
From: Trace Kerr
Series: Brain Junk
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There's a long tradition of Japanese folklore around the possible relationship between large mushroom harvests and lightning. Researchers decided t...

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  • Added: Jun 14, 2021
  • Length: 04:54
  • Purchases: 2
Is climate change affecting our allergies?
From: Possibly
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For the past few weeks or so, my eyes have been scratchy and I’ve had a runny nose. And I’m not alone. A lot of people are feeling the effects of s...

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  • Added: Jun 14, 2021
  • Length: 04:00
  • Purchases: 1
Is making your own seltzer more energy efficient than buying it in a can?
From: Possibly
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Today, we have a question from Keith Munslow, a musician from Providence. He and his wife drink a lot of seltzer. They recently switched to making ...

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  • Added: Jun 07, 2021
  • Length: 03:40
  • Purchases: 1
Are White Roofs Really "Cool"?
From: Possibly
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Today, we’re going to talk about painting roofs white. Some experts say white shingles could lower electricity bills and cool down hot cities. So, ...

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  • Added: May 17, 2021
  • Length: 03:56
  • Purchases: 1
Can you remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?
From: Possibly
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On our show, we talk a lot about how to reduce our carbon dioxide, or CO2, emissions. But some scientists are developing another approach to climat...

  • Added: Apr 19, 2021
  • Length: 03:51
Should I buy electric power tools?
From: Possibly
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Today, we have a question from listener Todd Penoyer. He does maintenance for retail shopping centers in southeastern Massachusetts and he uses a l...

  • Added: Apr 12, 2021
  • Length: 03:56
Is it worth it to pay more for organic meat?
From: Possibly
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These days, it seems like there’s an organic option for every type of food out there, including meat. But organic usually means more expensive. Tha...

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  • Added: Apr 05, 2021
  • Length: 03:54
  • Purchases: 1
Using Art to Unpack Climate Change
From: Possibly
Caption: Our Changing Seas IV (2019), Credit: Courtney Mattison
On our show, we tell stories to make climate change seem less overwhelming. We know that our episodes are no replacement for massive policy changes...

  • Added: Mar 24, 2021
  • Length: 04:00
Take out battles: France vs The US
From: Possibly
Caption: Takeout in Paris
I order a lot of takeout food these days. And I often cringe when I see the packaging, especially when I get all of those little soy sauce packets....

  • Added: Mar 15, 2021
  • Length: 03:54
What's happening to all of the insects?
From: Possibly
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There are about 5.5 million different species of bugs and they make up nearly 80% of all animals on Earth. But all is not well with the world’s mos...

  • Added: Mar 08, 2021
  • Length: 03:53
What kind of water heater should I buy?
From: Possibly
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Today, we have a question from listener Tom Chun. Recently, his water heater stopped working. Tom didn’t have time to spare, so he just went with t...

  • Added: Mar 01, 2021
  • Length: 03:46
How does the color of the ground affect climate change?
From: Possibly
Caption: Places like Iceland have high albedo, Credit: Fatima Husain
Take a look out your window. What color is the ground? It turns out that what you see plays a big role in the speed of climate change.

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  • Added: Feb 15, 2021
  • Length: 03:35
  • Purchases: 1
What does net-zero really mean?
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If you follow the news about climate change, you’ve probably heard the phrase “net zero.” But what does “net zero” really mean?

  • Added: Feb 08, 2021
  • Length: 03:37
Do my clothes release harmful particles when I wash them?
From: Possibly
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Today we have a question from Natalie Herbermann. She’s heard that when you put your clothes in the washing machine, they can leave behind harmful ...

  • Added: Feb 01, 2021
  • Length: 03:44
Is it worth it to buy a hybrid car?
From: Possibly
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Taking into account the energy that goes into making a whole new car, is it more energy-efficient to keep the gas car you already have, or to get a...

  • Added: Jan 27, 2021
  • Length: 04:00
What's the best way to get solar power?
From: Possibly
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Today, we have a question from listener David Kellogg. He’s a big fan of solar power, but he wants to know, is it better to put solar panels on you...

  • Added: Jan 18, 2021
  • Length: 03:41
What's one thing kids can do to fight climate change?
From: Possibly
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Today, we’re answering a question from Ada, a student from Bristol, Rhode Island. She wants to know the best thing kids can do at home to help stop...

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  • Added: Jan 11, 2021
  • Length: 03:33
  • Purchases: 1
Children & Toxins
From: Guy Rathbun
Series: IdeaSphere: A Platform for Today's Voices
Caption: Dr. Philip Landrigan
Thousands of new chemicals have been developed and released into the global environment during the last four decades. Yet, most of those chemicals ...

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  • Added: Dec 15, 2020
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 1
What kind of holiday lights should I buy?
From: Possibly
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Our own Fatima Husain was looking to buy holiday lights and she wondered— which type should I buy? Is there really a big difference between incande...

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  • Added: Dec 14, 2020
  • Length: 03:43
  • Purchases: 1