The oldest research vessel in the country was just retired. What does it mean for Rhode Island scientists?

The R/V Endeavor, which spent the last 49 years operating out of URI’s Narragansett Bay Campus, was retired last month. Possibly took a tour of the vessel before it’s decommissioned. The post The oldest research vessel in the country was just retired. What does it mean for Rhode Island scientists? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.

Spotted lanternflies have been hopping around Rhode Island this year. Maybe you’ve been told to squish them when you see them. But why? This week on Possibly we’re taking a closer look at our new insect neighbors. The post What should you do when you see spotted lanternflies? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.

You’ve probably seen pictures of tree-lined rooftops on skyscrapers and new buildings. But are these green roofs just for show? Or do they have real benefits? This week on Possibly we take a look. The post What’s the deal with green roofs? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.

On Possibly we're always thinking about the most effective way to talk about climate change. So we turned to Potential Energy, a marketing firm for planet earth, for some tips. The post How should we talk about climate change? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.

Science has a communication problem. This week on Possibly we’re taking a look at an audio-storytelling organization, called Transom, that’s trying to help fix it. The post How can we help scientists tell their stories? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.

The Seine River in Paris has been closed to public swimming for more than 100 years, but it reopened to swimmers this summer. We talked to two people who took a dip. The post Is the Seine River really safe for swimming? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.

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.