Possibly Podcast

It’s getting colder, and a lot of people are turning on their furnaces. Many of those run on “natural” gas, which is basically methane, a potent greenhouse gas. So, what do we do about these emissions? The post What does the Future of Natural Gas Look Like in Rhode Island? Part 1 appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.

The world’s largest annual climate conference will be happening for the 28th time in Dubai from the end of November to mid December. We break down what the conference has accomplished thus far, some issues it often faces, and what’s on the docket for this winter. The post What’s happening at the world’s largest climate conference this year? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.

What happens when a car racing fan and the host of Possibly try to find an event that appeals to both of them? Enter Formula E. The post What’s it like at an electric car race? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.

Today, we’re talking about a new study from the University of Rhode Island about microplastics in the Narragansett Bay. We look into what the findings mean for Rhode Islanders and the Bay. The post Should I be worried about microplastics in Narragansett Bay? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.

We got to talk to one of the youth plaintiffs from the constitutional climate case in Montana, to hear about her experience with the case, how our generation can keep fighting the climate crisis, and how it feels to have that responsibility on our shoulders. The post Meet one of the students who sued Montana to address climate change and won appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.

A group of young people in Montana sued the state for violating their constitutional right to a clean and healthy environment. They brought in all sorts of climate science and policy experts to help prove their case, but most of these young people also testified at the trial. What did they have to say? The post What did the young people who testified in the Montana climate lawsuit have to say? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.

I’ve been hearing about this landmark climate case in Montana, where a group of young people sued the state, and won. How did they do it? The post A group of young people in Montana sued the state for not taking climate change seriously. What happened at the trial? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.

If we want to avoid the worst of climate change, it’s pretty clear that we need to start getting our energy from sources that don’t create greenhouse gasses, like solar and wind power. But how do we get there? One powerful partner is a state agency you’ve probably never heard of. The post What does a Public Utilities Commission have to do with climate change? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.

Lahaina, Maui has experienced the deadliest wildfire the country has seen in the last century. Reporter Emily Tom spoke with a survivor about the challenges ahead — and hopes for the future. The post After the wildfires, what has life been like on Maui? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.

Today, we’re talking about how the green spaces along our roadsides could be used to help pollinators. The post Could green spaces next to our roads help bees and other pollinators? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.