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Should Hospitals Reuse Surgical Gowns?
Disposable surgical gowns are a big source of waste in hospitals. Today we’re taking a look at how healthcare facilities can change that while still meeting sanitation standards.
How do our medications affect our waste water?
A lot of us flush or toss our old medication without much thought, but the side effects of that habit can show up in our water. Good news: we can all help fix it for free.
What is Plug-in Solar?
Advocates of plug-in solar say it’s an easy and cheap way to transition to renewable energy and reduce electricity costs. This week we see if they live up to the hype.
Are offshore wind turbines helping New England’s crab population?
Researcher Emmanuel Oyewole explains to Possibly that offshore wind turbines appear to be providing new ecosystems for Jonah crabs.
What’s happening to the world’s glaciers?
Experts say the devastating floods in Nepal at the end of August were caused in part by melting glaciers. On this episode from 2023, the Possibly team looks into why these glaciers are melting, and what we can do about it.
What Makes Something ‘Better’ for the Environment?
Environmental decisions aren’t always straight forward. Like, is it worth cutting down a forest to build a solar farm? This week on Possibly we take a look.
Tick Season’s Here. What’s Alpha-gal Syndrome?
Lone star ticks are spreading all over the Northeast. What should you know to stay safe?
Are sewers the best way to deal with stormwater?
Paved surfaces like roads, sidewalks, and driveways send stormwater into our sewers. This week on Possibly we explore engineering solutions that can help keep sewers and waterways clean.
What’s it like to own an electric car?
Possibly’s host Megan Hall and her family made the switch to an electric car. In this episode, originally aired in 2023, we explain what owning an EV is actually like.
