What Makes Something ‘Better’ for the Environment?

Advocates of plug-in solar say it’s 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. The post What is Plug-in Solar? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.

Researcher Emmanuel Oyewole explains to Possibly that offshore wind turbines appear to be providing new ecosystems for Jonah crabs. The post Are offshore wind turbines helping New England’s crab population? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.

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. The post What’s happening to the world’s glaciers? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.

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. The post What Makes Something ‘Better’ for the Environment? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.

Lone star ticks are spreading all over the Northeast. What should you know to stay safe? The post Tick Season’s Here. What’s Alpha-gal Syndrome? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.

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. The post Are sewers the best way to deal with stormwater? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.

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. The post What’s it like to own an electric car? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.

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. The post Why is it so cold in libraries? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.

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. The post What if polluters had to pay for the effects of climate change? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.

Regenerative cattle grazing gained momentum as a way to make beef production more climate-friendly. But on the ground, the actual results get complicated. The post Can regenerative grazing make meat more sustainable? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.