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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. The post Are sewers the best way to deal with stormwater? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .
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. The post What’s it like to own an electric car? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .
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. The post Why is it so cold in libraries? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .
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. The post What if polluters had to pay for the effects of climate change? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .
Regenerative cattle grazing gained momentum as a way to make beef production more climate-friendly. But on the ground, the actual results get complicated. The post Can regenerative grazing make meat more sustainable? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .
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? The post What’s Holding Back Glass Recycling in the US? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .
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. The post How can we prepare for heat waves? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .
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? The post How do fireworks affect the environment? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .
Rodenticides, used by farmers to keep rodent populations down and protect their crops, can cause all sorts of harm to wildlife, especially birds. But this week on Possibly we're talking to some farmers who are turning to a more natural pest control solution. The post Can owls help farms use fewer chemicals? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .
The Supreme Court says rules that allow patients to get the abortion pill mifepristone through the mail can stay the same for at least a week. The post Supreme Court gives abortion pill mifepristone a 1-week reprieve from a major change appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .
