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327 episodes
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The Public's RadioExplicit
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Date created
2019/07/22
Latest episode
2026/04/21
Average duration
2 min.
Release period
7 days
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Sick and tired of environmental gloom and doom? Want to know what you can do? Listen to Possibly, where we take on huge problems, like the future of our planet, and break them down into small questions with unexpected answers. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts, and leave a rating and review: it helps others find the show. Click here to learn more about Possibly or ask a question.
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How can smell improve Rhode Island’s Air Quality?
2026/04/21
A research team at Brown called Breathe Providence is asking people to track what they smell, in an effort to better understand air pollution in Rhode Island.
The post How can smell improve Rhode Island’s Air Quality? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.
Activists are migrating a tree north from Florida. Is that a good idea?
2026/04/14
With assisted migration, humans help move plant species into areas more suitable for their growth. But are there potential downsides to this human-led movement?
The post Activists are migrating a tree north from Florida. Is that a good idea? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.
Should you replace your windows for energy efficiency?
2026/04/07
Possibly co-founder Stephen Porder has been on a home energy efficiency journey. We check in to see how his latest addition, new windows, are impacting the energy efficiency and comfort of the home.
The post Should you replace your windows for energy efficiency? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.
What are seed libraries?
2026/03/31
In Los Angeles, a new crop of curbside libraries are helping communities recover after last year’s wildfires. But instead of books, these libraries are full of seeds.
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How are the plastic and fossil fuel industries connected?
2026/03/24
This week on Possibly, we’re taking a closer look at how plastics have given the fossil fuel industry a new business platform — with hardly anyone noticing they’re even in the market.
The post How are the plastic and fossil fuel industries connected? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.
What is extended producer responsibility?
2026/03/17
Plastic products cost us, even after we’re done with them — That’s because municipal recycling is paid with taxpayer money. But could the companies that made these products be responsible for paying for them?
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How do researchers know that heat waves affect our health?
2026/03/10
Extreme heat can have serious health consequences, but until recently, public health researchers only had imprecise tools to study it. Brown University Professor Allan Just is working to change that.
The post How do researchers know that heat waves affect our health? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.
How has climate change affected our snow storms?
2026/03/03
Our planet is getting hotter, but at the same time, snow storms seem to be getting bigger. In the wake of Rhode Island’s record setting blizzard, we’re looking back at a 2022 episode of Possibly that explains what’s going on.
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How do we know if microplastics affect our health?
2026/02/24
It seems like microplastics are everywhere these days — but their impacts on human health remain unclear. Today we take a closer look at why that is and how scientists are trying to get a clearer picture.
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Where do microplastics come from?
2026/02/17
Microplastics are all around us, even if we can’t see them. This week, the Possibly team investigates where they come from and why sometimes, they’re even made on purpose.
The post Where do microplastics come from? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.
How should schools respond to climate change?
2026/02/10
More than 9 million students had school disrupted by climate change last year. Researchers at Brown University have launched the SustainableED initiative to study what rising temperatures will mean for our education system.
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Is there a more sustainable way to cover boats?
2026/02/03
Every winter, thousands of New England boats are sealed in single-use shrink wrap. Almost all of that plastic will end up in a landfill by the end of the year. Could reusable boat covers be a more sustainable solution?
The post Is there a more sustainable way to cover boats? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.
What is it like to live in a country with a fully renewable electric grid?
2026/01/27
This week on Possibly we’re talking to reporter Juliana Merullo about what it’s like living in Uruguay, a country with an electric grid run almost completely on renewable energy.
The post What is it like to live in a country with a fully renewable electric grid? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.
How did Uruguay transition to a fully renewable electric grid?
2026/01/20
This week on Possibly we’re talking to Ramón Mendez Galain, a physicist who helped the small South American country transition its electric grid to renewable energy almost overnight.
The post How did Uruguay transition to a fully renewable electric grid? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.
What is a Climate Cafe?
2026/01/13
Climate change makes a lot of us feel anxious, overwhelmed, or helpless. This week on Possibly we travel north, to a place where people can unpack all of these feelings.
The post What is a Climate Cafe? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.
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SJPorder 2023/08/07
Great sustainability advice
From big topics like climate change to small problems like washing out your ziplock bags, Possibly answers your questions about how our actions are ch...
jrm36 2020/09/08
Excellent
Really thoughtful, well-researched responses to often silly questions
Possibly Fan 2020/06/30
Love the quick focused topics.
Great job on all the little questions- love the research and practical answers.
Sarah22sfo 2020/04/03
My favorite solutions based podcast
All the answers to my sustainability related questions all under 5 min!
JenMKL 2019/11/29
Great podcast!
Answers to your burning questions in a quick, entertaining format!
LunarDreamer 2019/08/28
Wow!!
Super Informative and interesting. My go-to podcast for environmental tips.
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