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 new hybrid car? (This episode originally aired in September, 2019).
Megan Hall
Host/Managing Producer for Possibly
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What’s the best way to get solar power?
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 your roof, or to put your money towards large scale solar installations?
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What’s one thing kids can do to fight climate change?
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 climate change.
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Our 2021 resolutions
Twenty-twenty was quite a year, and we’re guessing that most people are hoping 2021 will be better. So, our Possibly team got together to think about some New Year’s Resolutions that fit with the themes of our show. Here’s what everyone had to say…
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Oil-Burning Furnace Or Wood-Burning Stove?
Is an oil furnace or wood stove better to heat a home during the winter?
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Space Heater For One Room Or Furnace For The House?
Is it better to heat one room with a space heater or use a furnace to heat your entire house?
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How does hydropower work?
Hydroelectric power is the most widely-used renewable energy source in the world. It creates about one-sixth of the world’s electricity. But how exactly does it work, and how does it fit into our energy future?
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What would happen if we stopped creating greenhouse gas emissions right now?
Today, we have a thought experiment on our minds. What would happen if we stopped creating greenhouse gas emissions right now? Would climate change be over?
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What happens to wind turbines when they wear out?
Wind turbines have been popping up across the world as a more sustainable way to create electricity. But these turbines can’t last forever, and not all of their parts can be recycled. In this episode, we look into what happens to wind turbines when they wear out.
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What’s the energy cost of using the internet?
Over the last few months, many of us have turned to digital devices to stay connected. We wondered: how much energy are we using with all of this time online?
