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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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Why is it so cold in libraries?

One librarian told us she has to bring a hat and gloves to work in the summer. The Possibly team breaks down the science behind freezing cold libraries.

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What if polluters had to pay for the effects of climate change?

The Rhode Island General Assembly considered a law this year to charge fossil fuel emitters for the costs of climate change. Possibly spoke with a co-sponsor of the bill about what comes next.

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Can regenerative grazing make meat more sustainable?

Regenerative cattle grazing gained momentum as a way to make beef production more climate-friendly. But on the ground, the actual results get complicated.

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What’s Holding Back Glass Recycling in the US?

This week on Possibly we weigh the different methods of recycling glass: single-stream, multi-stream and bottle bills. Could switching to a different recycling system make more sense for your community?

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How can we prepare for heat waves?

After a powerful heatwave swept across the northeast last week, Possibly turned to its archive, looking for lessons about how to better prepare for extreme heat. We travel to Ahmedabad, India to learn more.

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How do fireworks affect the environment?

With the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence this year, fireworks will soon light up American skies. Do these tiny explosions have an impact on our environment or our health?

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