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How can we help scientists tell their stories? - TPR: The Public's Radio

Possibly @askpossibly.bsky.social · 8d

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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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.

Is the Seine River really safe for swimming? - TPR: The Public's Radio

Possibly @askpossibly.bsky.social · 15d

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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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.

How is New York City keeping its residents cool? - TPR: The Public's Radio

Possibly @askpossibly.bsky.social · 22d

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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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...

What does the stop-work order on Revolution Wind mean for Rhode Islanders? - TPR: The Public's Radio

Possibly @askpossibly.bsky.social · 29d

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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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 ...

Do food-sharing apps reduce waste? - TPR: The Public's Radio

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Possibly @askpossibly.bsky.social · Aug 26

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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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...

What does the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ mean for homeowners? - TPR: The Public's Radio

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Possibly @askpossibly.bsky.social · Aug 19

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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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.

What does the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ mean for renewable energy? - TPR: The Public's Radio

Possibly @askpossibly.bsky.social · Aug 5

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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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.

How do bright lights affect sea turtles? - TPR: The Public's Radio

Possibly @askpossibly.bsky.social · Aug 1

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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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.

Should you buy farm-raised or wild salmon? - TPR: The Public's Radio

Possibly @askpossibly.bsky.social · Jul 22

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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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...

How does air pollution affect our health? - TPR: The Public's Radio

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Possibly @askpossibly.bsky.social · Jul 16

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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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...

Should we help plants and animals move if they can’t keep up with climate change? - TPR: The Public's Radio

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Possibly @askpossibly.bsky.social · Jul 8

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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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...

What is carbon benchmarking? - TPR: The Public's Radio

Possibly @askpossibly.bsky.social · Jul 2

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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Carbon benchmarking is an important first step in tackling one of the US’s largest sources of carbon emissions: the buildings we live in.

Tick Season is Here – What is Alpha-gal Syndrome? - TPR: The Public's Radio

Possibly @askpossibly.bsky.social · Jun 17

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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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?

What’s the climate impact of building wind turbines? - TPR: The Public's Radio

Possibly @askpossibly.bsky.social · Jun 10

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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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...

Heat pumps run on a substance that can create a lot of emissions. Is it still worth buying them? - TPR: The Public's Radio

Possibly @askpossibly.bsky.social · Jun 4

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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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...

Why would an energy company remove its dams? - TPR: The Public's Radio

Possibly @askpossibly.bsky.social · May 27

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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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.

Can green spaces make you happier? - TPR: The Public's Radio

Possibly @askpossibly.bsky.social · May 13

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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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?

How can I replace my gas stove? - TPR: The Public's Radio

Possibly @askpossibly.bsky.social · May 8

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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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...

Could music help us adapt to climate change? - TPR: The Public's Radio

Possibly @askpossibly.bsky.social · Apr 29

This week on Possibly, we take a look at Chris Thile’s musical variety show, Energy Curfew Music Hour. Set in a near future reshaped by climate change, our lives have been drastically altered to cut emissions.

What does that look like? An all acoustic radio show

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Chris Thile’s new Audible podcast and musical variety show, the Energy Curfew Music Hour uses music to imagine how people can adapt to a world reshaped by climate change.

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Possibly @askpossibly.bsky.social · Apr 22

China is storming ahead in the transition to renewables:
They're outpacing the US in new solar panel instillations, electric vehicles, and high speed rail infrastructure.
Listen to the episode to learn more about their advances and hear about what the US can learn
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Good News Abroad – China

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Possibly @askpossibly.bsky.social · Apr 22

Possibly is launching a new series!

As the US regresses on climate policy, other countries are doing even more to stop climate change. So our new occasional series, called Good News Abroad, will highlight climate victories around the world.

Up first: China
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Good News Abroad - China - TPR: The Public's Radio

The news about climate change efforts in the US hasn't been great lately. So Possibly is launching a new occasional series to highlight advances against climate change around the world. Up first: Chin...

Bite-Sizing Climate Action

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Institute at Brown for Environment & Society (IBES) @brown-ibes.bsky.social · Apr 15

@askpossibly.bsky.social, IBES' podcast with The Public's Radio, tries “to show people they can be hopeful and proactive,” says Possibly co-founder and IBES professor Stephen Porder.

Learn more about the solutions-focused production in the Brown Alumni Magazine ⤵️

A Brown-based podcast fights climate-change overwhelm, one “let’s break this down” episode at a time.

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How do we solve the climate change home insurance crisis? - TPR: The Public's Radio

Possibly @askpossibly.bsky.social · Apr 15

Listen to the final episode of our series on home insurance and the climate crisis to hear from US Senator @whitehouse.senate.gov, @cadavejones.bsky.social and Professor Ishita Sen about what we can do about this looming crisis.

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This week on Possibly, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse helps explain what options we have to address climate change’s impact on the home insurance industry.