How is New York City keeping its residents cool?

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 available to people. The post How is New York City keeping its residents cool?  appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.

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 clean energy, jobs, and your utility bill. The post What does the stop-work order on Revolution Wind mean for Rhode Islanders? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.

Rhode Island’s Department of Environmental Management works with brewers to develop tailor-made plans to reduce the amount of harmful wastewater coming out of their breweries. On this episode of Possibly we visit Buttonwoods Brewery in Providence to understand what’s going on. The post Brewing craft beer poses challenges for our water treatment system. How is RIDEM working to reduce these impacts? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.

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 actually help the environment? The post Do food-sharing apps reduce waste? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.

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. The post What does the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ mean for homeowners? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.

President Trump’s tax and spending bill will end a program offering up to $7,500 for Americans who buy electric cars. But you still have a little more time to claim the tax credit. On this episode of Possibly, we break down what potential car buyers need to know. The post What does the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ mean for Electric Vehicles? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.

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. The post What does the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ mean for renewable energy? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.

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. The post How do bright lights affect sea turtles? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.

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? The post Should you buy farm-raised or wild salmon? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.

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 breathe in polluted air? The post How does air pollution affect our health? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.