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How can we get more energy from heat in the ground?

From: Possibly

We’ve used the Earth’s heat as an industrial energy source for over a century, but geothermal power only plays a minor role in our energy grid. Why...

Bought by WRFA-LP, Raven Radio, and KMXT

Added: Jun 08, 2023
Length: 03:59
Purchases: 3

Should I idle my car or stop and restart?

From: Possibly

Today we’re taking on a question from listener Megan Heinz. She often picks up her son at his school in the car pickup line. And she's wondering if...

Bought by Raven Radio and WRFA-LP

Added: May 22, 2023
Length: 03:39
Purchases: 2

There's no evidence offshore wind kills whales

From: Possibly

Rhode Island is the first state in the country to build an offshore wind farm, and there are plans for many more. But recently, opponents of wind e...

Bought by WRFA-LP

Added: May 15, 2023
Length: 03:59
Purchases: 1

What do we do about methane leaks in our neighborhoods?

From: Possibly

We know methane is a really potent greenhouse gas, and in other episodes, we’ve talked about what the federal government is doing to crack down on ...

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

Added: Apr 24, 2023
Length: 03:47
Purchases: 3

Can art help fight climate change?

From: Possibly

Caption: Climate Stripes, Credit: Ed Hawkins

Today, we have a question from one of our reporters, Kolya Shields. They're an artist, and they want to know- can art help fight climate change?

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

Added: Apr 17, 2023
Length: 03:40
Purchases: 4

Cryptocurrency uses a lot of energy. Does it have to?

From: Possibly

Public interest in cryptocurrencies has been on a bit of a rollercoaster over the past few years. But there’s one thing that hasn’t really changed-...

Bought by Raven Radio and WRFA-LP

Added: Mar 06, 2023
Length: 03:48
Purchases: 2

What do you do when rising waters threaten a neighborhood?

From: Possibly

Warren, Rhode Island is one of the smallest towns in the smallest state — but when it comes to dealing with climate change, it has big plans. Locat...

Bought by WRFA-LP and Raven Radio

Added: Feb 17, 2023
Length: 04:01
Purchases: 2

Should we be turning our lights off for birds?

From: Possibly

Today’s question comes from one of our listeners. Dorothy wrote in to ask us: “Efforts to turn off lights for migrating birds are taking off acros...

Bought by Raven Radio and WRFA-LP

Added: Feb 10, 2023
Length: 03:41
Purchases: 2

Why are we seeing more floods in cities?

From: Possibly

Last year, Kolya from our Possibly team I worked with the Providence Stormwater Innovation Center. Their job was to track flooding across the cit...

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

Added: Feb 02, 2023
Length: 03:37
Purchases: 3

Our 2023 resolutions

From: Possibly

As we head into a new year, our Possibly team decided to think about all of our episodes and how they might inspire our resolutions for 2023. Here'...

Bought by Raven Radio, KVCR, and WRFA-LP

Added: Dec 19, 2022
Length: 04:00
Purchases: 3

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

Added: Dec 19, 2022
Length: 03:24
Purchases: 2

Solve Climate Change Now

From: Guy Rathbun
Series: IdeaSphere: A Platform for Today's Voices

The mere mention of climate change can cause an unpleasant, visceral reaction. It’s a subject that we’ve avoided and denied for decades. Understand...

Bought by KCBX

Added: Dec 13, 2022
Length: 28:59
Purchases: 1

A Poison Life No Other

From: Guy Rathbun
Series: IdeaSphere: A Platform for Today's Voices

Caption: Mat Simon, Credit: Wired magazine

Our world is surrounded by microplastic pollution. It’s in the air we breathe. It’s in the food we eat. Our homes are among the most polluted place...

Bought by KMUN and KCBX

Added: Nov 20, 2022
Length: 29:00
Purchases: 2

How did Rhode Island get the first offshore wind farm in the country?

From: Possibly

Today, we’re traveling to Block Island, the vacation spot off the southern coast of Rhode Island. Block Island is also famous for its offshore wind...

Bought by WRFA-LP and Raven Radio

Added: Nov 10, 2022
Length: 03:44
Purchases: 2

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

Added: Nov 10, 2022
Length: 03:33
Purchases: 3

The Rescue Effect: The Key to Saving Life on the Planet

From: Guy Rathbun
Series: IdeaSphere: A Platform for Today's Voices

When it comes to climate change, it’s easy to feel like a deer caught in the headlights. Temperatures are rising to unsustainable levels. Larger an...

Bought by KCBX

Added: Nov 07, 2022
Length: 29:00
Purchases: 1

Do I need to rake my lawn?

From: Possibly

I have two huge trees in my yard and they dump a lot of leaves. Sometimes I wonder, what would happen if I just let those piles of leaves stay on ...

Bought by KGLP and WRFA-LP

Added: Nov 04, 2022
Length: 03:17
Purchases: 2

Does cloud computing use a lot of energy?

From: Possibly

These days, I can log on to my phone and pull up a file that’s stored thousands of miles away. It’s pretty awesome. But does access to all of this ...

Bought by KMXT, WRFA-LP, and KICI Iowa City

Added: Oct 05, 2022
Length: 04:01
Purchases: 3

What's the environmental impact of oyster farms?

From: Possibly

I’ve been eating a lot of raw oysters lately. They taste so fresh and clean, and I can get them from local farms here in Rhode Island. But I’ve bee...

Bought by Raven Radio and WRFA-LP

Added: Sep 12, 2022
Length: 03:41
Purchases: 2

Meet the town in Japan that's committed to zero waste

From: Possibly

Caption: The Zero Waste Center in Kamikatsu

Do you ever go to recycle your takeout container or water bottle, see all those different categories, and get so confused you just end up throwing ...

Bought by KICI Iowa City, RadioFreePalmer, and WRFA-LP

Added: Aug 30, 2022
Length: 03:59
Purchases: 3

Inflamed: Deep Medicine and the Anatomy of Injustice part 2

From: Guy Rathbun
Series: IdeaSphere: A Platform for Today's Voices

The network of systems that make up our bodies – respiratory, digestive and nervous system to name a few - is seen by conventional medicine as self...

Bought by KCBX

Added: Aug 29, 2022
Length: 29:01
Purchases: 1

What's the environmental impact of living our lives online?

From: Possibly

Since the pandemic started, we’ve learned how to move our classes, meetings, and even parties online. It’s definitely convenient, but I’ve been won...

Bought by RadioFreePalmer, WRFA-LP, and KICI Iowa City

Added: Jul 25, 2022
Length: 03:25
Purchases: 3

Does my charger still use power when it's not connected to a phone?

From: Possibly

Today, we have a question from Michael in Charlestown, Rhode Island. He wants to know: does a charger still use some power when it's plugged into a...

Bought by Raven Radio and WRFA-LP

Added: Jul 07, 2022
Length: 03:59
Purchases: 2

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