Heat pumps run on a substance that can create a lot of emissions. Is it still worth buying them?

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? The post Should we help plants and animals move if they can’t keep up with climate change? appeared first on 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. The post What is carbon benchmarking? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.

Earlier this year Rhode Island College hosted its annual Rhode Island Compost Conference and Trade Show. The Possibly team attended the conference to hear from some compost-enthusiasts about why they love turning food scraps into soil. The post What happens at a Compost Conference and Trade Show? appeared first on 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? The post Tick Season is Here – What is Alpha-gal Syndrome? appeared first on 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 turbines deliver emission savings in less than a year. The post What’s the climate impact of building wind turbines? appeared first on 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 the climate benefit of heat pumps. The post Heat pumps run on a substance that can create a lot of emissions. Is it still worth buying them? appeared first on 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. The post Why would an energy company remove its dams? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.

As our planet warms and heat waves become more common, we wondered how that heat affects our bodies. In today’s episode, the Possibly team explains how heat impacts two key organs: your kidneys and your intestines. The post How are rising temperatures affecting our organs? appeared first on 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? The post Can green spaces make you happier? appeared first on 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 the bank? The post How can I replace my gas stove?  appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.