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The oldest research vessel in the country was just retired. What does it mean for Rhode Island scientists? - TPR: The Public's Radio 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 R/V Endeavor, the oldest research vessel in the US, was retired last month after 49 years of operation by @urigso.bsky.social. Possibly's @nathardy.bsky.social toured the ship and spoke with the scientists who knew it best.

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What should you do when you see spotted lanternflies? 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 inse...

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
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What’s the deal with green roofs? 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

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, reporters Hamid Torabzadeh and Andrea Li take a look.

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How should we talk about climate change? - 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.

On Possibly we’re always thinking about the most effective way to talk about climate change. What words resonate with people? And what makes people tune us out?

So we turned to @pe-coalition.bsky.social, a marketing firm for planet earth, for some tips
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How can we help scientists tell their stories? - 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.

Science has a communication problem. It's hard for scientists' research to reach everyday people. This week on Possibly we’re taking a look at the audio-storytelling organization, @transom.bsky.social that’s teaching scientists how to fix it.
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Is the Seine River really safe for swimming? - 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 Seine River in Paris has been closed to public swimming for more than 100 years, but it reopened to swimmers this summer. This week on Possibly we talked to two people who took a dip.
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How is New York City keeping its residents cool?  - 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 availabl...

New York City has taken a proactive approach to protect its residents from extreme heat. This week on Possibly we take a look at how they've pulled it off: by making cooling centers, pools, and air conditioners more accessible to people.
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What does the stop-work order on Revolution Wind mean for Rhode Islanders? - 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 clean energy, jobs, and your ...

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 Rhode Islanders: our clean energy, jobs, and utility bills.
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Do food-sharing apps reduce waste? - 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 actuall...

Food-sharing apps that connect customers to discounted leftovers are a great way to reduce food waste, but this week on Possibly we're zooming out and looking at the data. When customers use these apps, how much do they end up helping the environment?
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What does the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ mean for homeowners? - 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.

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. This week on Possibly @nathardy.bsky.social explains what homeowners need to know.

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What does the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ mean for renewable energy? - 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.

In July, President Trump signed the 'Big Beautiful Bill' into law, making major changes to how solar and wind power are funded. This week on Possibly we break down what the legislation means for your utility bill and the future of clean energy in the US.
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How do bright lights affect sea turtles? - 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.

Lights from cars, flashlights, houses and streetlights can all prevent turtles from navigating to their nesting grounds. This week on Possibly, Aaron Seto and Esther Liu explain steps you can take today to keep sea turtles safe from light pollution.
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Should you buy farm-raised or wild salmon? - 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...

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?

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How does air pollution affect our health? - 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 b...

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 this week on Possibly we explain, what actually happens inside your body when you breathe in polluted air?
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Should we help plants and animals move if they can’t keep up with climate change? - TPR: The Public's Radio 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 ke...

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?
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What is carbon benchmarking? - 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.

This week on Possibly we're taking a look at carbon benchmarking, an important first step to tackling one of the US’s largest sources of carbon emissions: the buildings we live in.
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Tick Season is Here – What is Alpha-gal Syndrome? - 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?

Alpha-gal syndrome, which can make you allergic to red meat, is spread by a type of tick that has become more common in Rhode Island. On this week's episode of Possibly, we break down everything you need to know to stay safe during tick season.
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What’s the climate impact of building wind turbines? - 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 turbine...

Even though wind turbines create 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.
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Heat pumps run on a substance that can create a lot of emissions. Is it still worth buying them? - 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 t...

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.

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Why would an energy company remove its dams? - 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.

When four dams were removed along the Klamath River in the Pacific Northwest last year, it meant giving up a dependable source of renewable energy. But this week on Possibly, we explain how other factors convinced the company to remove the dams anyway.
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Can green spaces make you happier? - 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?

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 your health?

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How can I replace my gas stove?  - 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 th...

Gas stoves can pollute the air in our homes and even contribute to climate change. But lots of people enjoy cooking on them. On this week's episode of Possibly, we investigate, is there a way to switch away from gas that works well and doesn’t break the bank?
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Could music help us adapt to climate change? - TPR: The Public's Radio Chris Thile’s new Audible podcast and musical variety show, the Energy Curfew Music Hour uses music to imagine how people can adapt to a world reshaped by climate change.

This week on Possibly, we take a look at Chris Thile’s musical variety show, Energy Curfew Music Hour. Set in a near future reshaped by climate change, our lives have been drastically altered to cut emissions.

What does that look like? An all acoustic radio show

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Good News Abroad – China Podcast Episode · Possibly Podcast · 04/22/2025 · 1m

China is storming ahead in the transition to renewables:
They're outpacing the US in new solar panel instillations, electric vehicles, and high speed rail infrastructure.
Listen to the episode to learn more about their advances and hear about what the US can learn
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Good News Abroad - China - TPR: The Public's Radio The news about climate change efforts in the US hasn't been great lately. So Possibly is launching a new occasional series to highlight advances against climate change around the world. Up first: Chin...

Possibly is launching a new series!

As the US regresses on climate policy, other countries are doing even more to stop climate change. So our new occasional series, called Good News Abroad, will highlight climate victories around the world.

Up first: China
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Bite-Sizing Climate Action A Brown-based podcast fights climate-change overwhelm, one “let’s break this down” episode at a time.

@askpossibly.bsky.social, IBES' podcast with The Public's Radio, tries “to show people they can be hopeful and proactive,” says Possibly co-founder and IBES professor Stephen Porder.

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How do we solve the climate change home insurance crisis? - TPR: The Public's Radio This week on Possibly, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse helps explain what options we have to address climate change’s impact on the home insurance industry.

Listen to the final episode of our series on home insurance and the climate crisis to hear from US Senator @whitehouse.senate.gov, @cadavejones.bsky.social and Professor Ishita Sen about what we can do about this looming crisis.

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Journalists, researchers and politicians have been sounding the alarm about climate change's potential to reshape the home insurance industry. So this week on Possibly we conclude our 3-part series on climate change and home insurance with the question on everyone's mind:
What can we do about it?

Climate change is messing up our home insurance prices. What can states do? - TPR: The Public's Radio Home insurance is supposed to help us recover from natural disasters, but climate change is disrupting the industry. This week on Possibly, we look at how states are responding to this problem.

Home insurance is supposed to help us recover from natural disasters, but climate change is disrupting the industry, causing higher rates and non-renewals.

Regulation of the industry falls on the states. Learn how they're responding in our latest:
Featuring Ishita Sen & @cadavejones.bsky.social

In this week's episode of Possibly, Juliana Merullo and Nat Hardy spoke with @ucberkeleylaw.bsky.social's @cadavejones.bsky.social to explain how, and why, the insurance industry is responding to climate change.

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