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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. Possibly is a co-production of The Public’s Radio and Brown University’s Institute for Environment and Society (IBES) and Climate Solutions Initiative.

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Can a battery run on rust?

2026/10/20

Iron-air batteries store energy using rust. We’re taking a look at how they work and why storing electricity for days could help us use more renewable energy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can we throw out less food?

2026/10/13

We know that on a national scale, food waste is bad for the environment and our wallets. Today we look at some practical ways to reduce it in our own homes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should hospitals reuse surgical gowns?

2026/10/06

Disposable surgical gowns are a big source of waste in hospitals. Today we’re taking a look at how healthcare facilities can change that while still meeting sanitation standards. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do our medications affect our waste water?

2026/09/29

A lot of us flush or toss our old medication without much thought, but the side effects of that habit can show up in our water. Good news: we can all help fix it for free. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is plug-in solar?

2026/09/22

Advocates of plug-in solar panels say they’re an easy and cheap way to transition to renewable energy and reduce electricity costs. This week we see if they live up to the hype. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are offshore wind turbines helping New England’s crab population?

2026/09/15

Researcher Emmanuel Oyewole explains to Possibly that offshore wind turbines appear to be providing new ecosystems for Jonah crabs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s happening to the world’s glaciers?

2026/09/08

Experts say the devastating floods in Nepal at the end of August were caused in part by melting glaciers. On this episode from 2023, the Possibly team looks into why these glaciers are melting, and what we can do about it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What Makes Something ‘Better’ for the Environment?

2026/09/01

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tick Season’s Here. What’s Alpha-gal Syndrome?

2026/08/25

Lone star ticks are spreading all over the Northeast. What should you know to stay safe?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tick season's here. What's alpha-gal syndrome?

2026/08/25

Lone star ticks are spreading all over the Northeast. What should you know to stay safe? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are sewers the best way to deal with stormwater?

2026/08/18

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s it like to own an electric car?

2026/08/11

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is it so cold in libraries?

2026/08/04

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

2026/07/28

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can regenerative grazing make meat more sustainable?

2026/07/21

Regenerative cattle grazing gained momentum as a way to make beef production more climate-friendly. But on the ground, the actual results get complicated.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.