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Answering questions about the future of our 🌎 in four minutes or fewer. Ask yours! By science journalists for everyone. 🎙️Tuesdays on
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Spotted lanternflies, Japanese barberry, Oriental bittersweet – When plants and animals like these invade our environment, they can disrupt other organisms that are native to the region. But can we stop these species? And should we?
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What should we do about invasive species, and should we do anything at all?
Spotted lanternflies, Japanese barberry, Oriental bittersweet – When plants and animals like these invade our environment, they can disrupt other organisms that are native to the region. But can we st...
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November 20, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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Red seaweed has been washing up on Rhode Island beaches for years, but what is it? On our latest episode of Possibly: what’s causing this red seaweed to appear, how it’s different from harmful “red tides” and how it might help the planet.
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Should we be concerned about red seaweed washing up on Rhode Island’s beaches?
Red seaweed has been washing up on Rhode Island beaches for years, but what is it? This week on Possibly we explain what’s causing this red seaweed to appear, how it’s different from harmful “red tide...
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November 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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If US dogs and cats were their own country, they’d be the fifth largest meat eater in the world. And that means major carbon emissions. This week on Possibly, we explain what's going on, and how you can reduce your pet’s carbon pawprint.

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What’s the environmental impact of feeding our pets?
Believe it or not, there can be pretty significant carbon emissions from your pet’s food. This week on Possibly, we explain why, and show some easy ways to reduce your pet’s carbon “pawprint”
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November 4, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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The R/V Endeavor, the oldest research vessel in the US, was retired last month after 49 years of operation by @urigso.bsky.social. Possibly's @nathardy.bsky.social toured the ship and spoke with the scientists who knew it best.

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The oldest research vessel in the country was just retired. What does it mean for Rhode Island scientists? - TPR: The Public's Radio
The R/V Endeavor, which spent the last 49 years operating out of URI’s Narragansett Bay Campus, was retired last month. Possibly took a tour of the vessel before it’s decommissioned.
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October 28, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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Spotted lanternflies have been hopping around Rhode Island this year. Maybe you’ve been told to squish them when you see them. But why?

This week on Possibly we’re taking a closer look at our new insect neighbors
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What should you do when you see spotted lanternflies?
Spotted lanternflies have been hopping around Rhode Island this year. Maybe you’ve been told to squish them when you see them. But why? This week on Possibly we’re taking a closer look at our new inse...
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October 23, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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You’ve probably seen pictures of tree-lined rooftops on skyscrapers and new buildings. But are these green roofs just for show? Or do they have real benefits? This week on Possibly, reporters Hamid Torabzadeh and Andrea Li take a look.

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What’s the deal with green roofs?
You’ve probably seen pictures of tree-lined rooftops on skyscrapers and new buildings. But are these green roofs just for show? Or do they have real benefits? This week on Possibly we take a look
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October 15, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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On Possibly we’re always thinking about the most effective way to talk about climate change. What words resonate with people? And what makes people tune us out?

So we turned to @pe-coalition.bsky.social, a marketing firm for planet earth, for some tips
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How should we talk about climate change? - TPR: The Public's Radio
On Possibly we're always thinking about the most effective way to talk about climate change. So we turned to Potential Energy, a marketing firm for planet earth, for some tips.
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October 7, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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Science has a communication problem. It's hard for scientists' research to reach everyday people. This week on Possibly we’re taking a look at the audio-storytelling organization, @transom.bsky.social that’s teaching scientists how to fix it.
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How can we help scientists tell their stories? - TPR: The Public's Radio
Science has a communication problem. This week on Possibly we’re taking a look at an audio-storytelling organization, called Transom, that’s trying to help fix it.
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September 30, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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The Seine River in Paris has been closed to public swimming for more than 100 years, but it reopened to swimmers this summer. This week on Possibly we talked to two people who took a dip.
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Is the Seine River really safe for swimming? - TPR: The Public's Radio
The Seine River in Paris has been closed to public swimming for more than 100 years, but it reopened to swimmers this summer. We talked to two people who took a dip.
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September 23, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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New York City has taken a proactive approach to protect its residents from extreme heat. This week on Possibly we take a look at how they've pulled it off: by making cooling centers, pools, and air conditioners more accessible to people.
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How is New York City keeping its residents cool?  - TPR: The Public's Radio
The biggest city in the country has taken a proactive approach to protect its residents from extreme heat. Programs have tried to make cooling centers, pools, and air conditioners more easily availabl...
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September 16, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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Last month the Department of the Interior stopped construction on a Rhode Island wind farm that was 80% complete. This week on Possibly we break down what the order means for Rhode Islanders: our clean energy, jobs, and utility bills.
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What does the stop-work order on Revolution Wind mean for Rhode Islanders? - TPR: The Public's Radio
Last month the Department of the Interior stopped construction on a Rhode Island wind farm that was 80% complete. This week on Possibly we break down what the order means clean energy, jobs, and your ...
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September 9, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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Food-sharing apps that connect customers to discounted leftovers are a great way to reduce food waste, but this week on Possibly we're zooming out and looking at the data. When customers use these apps, how much do they end up helping the environment?
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Do food-sharing apps reduce waste? - TPR: The Public's Radio
Apps that connect customers to discounted leftovers that would otherwise be thrown out, are a great way to reduce food waste, but when you zoom out and look at the data, how much do these apps actuall...
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August 26, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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President Trump’s tax bill is about to end a number of tax credits for homeowners who install clean energy appliances. But some people are racing to beat the deadline. This week on Possibly @nathardy.bsky.social explains what homeowners need to know.

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What does the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ mean for homeowners? - TPR: The Public's Radio
President Trump’s tax bill is about to end a number of tax credits for homeowners who install clean energy appliances. But some people are racing to beat the deadline.
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August 19, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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In July, President Trump signed the 'Big Beautiful Bill' into law, making major changes to how solar and wind power are funded. This week on Possibly we break down what the legislation means for your utility bill and the future of clean energy in the US.
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What does the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ mean for renewable energy? - TPR: The Public's Radio
Back in July, President Trump signed a major tax bill into law, which will make it significantly more expensive to build wind and solar projects around the country.
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August 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Lights from cars, flashlights, houses and streetlights can all prevent turtles from navigating to their nesting grounds. This week on Possibly, Aaron Seto and Esther Liu explain steps you can take today to keep sea turtles safe from light pollution.
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How do bright lights affect sea turtles? - TPR: The Public's Radio
Lights from cars, flashlights, houses and streetlights can all prevent turtles from navigating to their nesting grounds. This week on Possibly we explain how you can help keep sea turtles safe.
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August 1, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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This week on Possibly, we’re taking a look at what’s going behind the scenes of your local grocery store’s seafood aisle. When you choose between farm-raised and wild caught salmon, what environmental impacts are you actually choosing between?

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Should you buy farm-raised or wild salmon? - TPR: The Public's Radio
This week on Possibly, we’re taking a look at what’s going behind the scenes of your local grocery store’s seafood aisle. When you choose between farm-raised and wild caught salmon, what environmental...
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July 22, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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If you’ve been outside on a smoggy day, you’ve probably noticed that your body reacts poorly to bad air quality. Maybe you coughed, or got a headache. But this week on Possibly we explain, what actually happens inside your body when you breathe in polluted air?
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How does air pollution affect our health? - TPR: The Public's Radio
If you’ve been outside on a smoggy day, you’ve probably noticed that your body reacts poorly to bad air quality. Maybe you coughed, or got a headache. But what actually happens to your body when you b...
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July 16, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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This week on Possibly, we’re looking at a practice called assisted migration – physically moving organisms whose habitats are shifting due to climate change. Should humans intervene to help species keep up with climate change?
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Should we help plants and animals move if they can’t keep up with climate change? - TPR: The Public's Radio
This week on Possibly, we’re looking at a practice called assisted migration – physically moving organisms whose habitats are shifting due to climate change. Should humans intervene to help species ke...
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July 8, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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This week on Possibly we're taking a look at carbon benchmarking, an important first step to tackling one of the US’s largest sources of carbon emissions: the buildings we live in.
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What is carbon benchmarking? - TPR: The Public's Radio
Carbon benchmarking is an important first step in tackling one of the US’s largest sources of carbon emissions: the buildings we live in.
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July 2, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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Alpha-gal syndrome, which can make you allergic to red meat, is spread by a type of tick that has become more common in Rhode Island. On this week's episode of Possibly, we break down everything you need to know to stay safe during tick season.
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Tick Season is Here – What is Alpha-gal Syndrome? - TPR: The Public's Radio
The syndrome, which can make you allergic to red meat, is spread by a type of tick that has become more common in Rhode Island. What should you know to stay safe?
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June 17, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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Even though wind turbines create emission-free energy, manufacturing, transporting and installing those turbines does create greenhouse gases. This week on Possibly we do the math and find that turbines deliver emission savings in less than a year.
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What’s the climate impact of building wind turbines? - TPR: The Public's Radio
Even though wind turbines offer emission-free energy, manufacturing, transporting and installing those turbines does create greenhouse gases. This week on Possibly we do the math and find that turbine...
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June 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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If refrigerant, the key substance inside a heat pump, leaks into the atmosphere, it can warm the planet thousands of times more than CO2. The Possibly team does the math to see if that risk outweighs the climate benefit.

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Heat pumps run on a substance that can create a lot of emissions. Is it still worth buying them? - TPR: The Public's Radio
If refrigerant, the key substance inside a heat pump leaks into the atmosphere, it can warm the planet thousands of times more than CO2. The Possibly team does the math to see if that risk outweighs t...
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June 4, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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When four dams were removed along the Klamath River in the Pacific Northwest last year, it meant giving up a dependable source of renewable energy. But this week on Possibly, we explain how other factors convinced the company to remove the dams anyway.
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Why would an energy company remove its dams? - TPR: The Public's Radio
When four dams were removed along the Klamath River in the Pacific Northwest, it meant giving up a source of renewable energy. But clean energy wasn’t the only factor the company had to consider.
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May 27, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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It always feels better to go outside, move around a little bit, and get some fresh air. But this week on Possibly we look into the research, do green spaces actually improve your health?

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Can green spaces make you happier? - TPR: The Public's Radio
It always feels better to go outside, move around a little bit, and get some fresh air. But this week on Possibly we look into the research, do green spaces actually improve our health?
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May 13, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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Gas stoves can pollute the air in our homes and even contribute to climate change. But lots of people enjoy cooking on them. On this week's episode of Possibly, we investigate, is there a way to switch away from gas that works well and doesn’t break the bank?
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How can I replace my gas stove?  - TPR: The Public's Radio
Gas stoves can pollute the air in our homes and even contribute to climate change. But lots of people enjoy cooking on them. Is there a way to switch away from gas that works well and doesn’t break th...
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May 8, 2025 at 2:10 PM