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More than a forecast: Q&A with Allan Just When you check the weather on your phone, you're getting a "best guess" based on the nearest airport—but your actual neighborhood could be much hotter. And in high-risk communities, this invisible tem...

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How do researchers know that heat waves affect our health? - TPR: The Public's Radio Extreme heat can have serious health consequences, but until recently, public health researchers only had imprecise tools to study it. Brown University Professor Allan Just is working to change that.

Extreme heat can have serious health consequences, but until recently, researchers only had imprecise tools to study it.

This week on Possibly, in a crossover episode with @brownpublichealth.bsky.social's Humans in Public Health, we talk to Professor Allan Just, who's working to change this.

How has climate change affected our snow storms? - TPR: The Public's Radio Our planet is getting hotter, but at the same time, snow storms seem to be getting bigger. In the wake of Rhode Island’s record setting blizzard, we’re looking back at a 2022 episode of Possibly that ...

Our planet is getting hotter, but at the same time, snow storms seem to be getting bigger. This week on Possibly, in the wake of Rhode Island’s record setting blizzard, we’re looking back at a 2022 episode of our show that explains what’s going on.

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How do we know if microplastics affect our health? - TPR: The Public's Radio It seems like microplastics are everywhere these days — but their impacts on human health remain unclear. Today we take a closer look at why that is and how scientists are trying to get a clearer pict...

It seems like microplastics are everywhere these days — but their impacts on human health remain unclear.

This week on Possibly we talked to professor @smbrander.bsky.social to understand why that is and how scientists are trying to get a clearer picture.

Where do microplastics come from? Microplastics are all around us, even if we can’t see them. This week, the Possibly team investigates where they come from and why sometimes, they’re even made on purpose

Microplastics are all around us, even if we can’t see them. This week on Possibly, we investigate where they come from and why sometimes, they’re even made on purpose.

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How should schools respond to climate change? More than 9 million students had school disrupted by climate change last year. Researchers at Brown University have launched the SustainableED initiative to study what rising temperatures will mean fo...

More than 9 million students had school disrupted by climate change last year. Researchers at Brown University's @annenberginstitute.bsky.social have launched the SustainableED initiative to study what rising temperatures will mean for our education system.

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What is it like to live in a country with a fully renewable electric grid? 'I think I thought it would be like a green paradise, that everyone would be driving around in their electric cars, that all of the houses would have solar panels on them, that there would be those tr...

When reporter Juliana Merullo moved to Uruguay last year, she thought it would be "a green paradise" with EVs, rooftop solar and wind turbines everywhere you look.

But it wasn't like that at all. This week on Possibly she explains what it's like living in a country powered by renewable energy.

How did Uruguay transition to a fully renewable electric grid? This week on Possibly we’re talking to Ramón Mendez Galain, a physicist who helped the small South American country transition its electric grid to renewable energy almost overnight

This week on Possibly reporter Juliana Merullo talks to Ramón Mendez Galain, a physicist who helped Uruguay transition its electric grid to renewable energy almost overnight.

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What is a Climate Cafe? Climate change makes a lot of us feel anxious, overwhelmed, or helpless. This week on Possibly we travel north, to a place where people can unpack all of these feelings

Climate change makes a lot of us feel anxious, overwhelmed, or helpless. This week on Possibly we travel north, to a place designed for people to unpack all of these feelings: a climate cafe.

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We are so grateful for everyone in the city of Providence who stepped up and supported each other over this past week.

It’s the love we show for each other that makes Brown and Rhode Island a place we’re proud to call our home.

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We’re all devastated by the killing of MukhammadAziz and Ella, and the shooting of the 9 other students. Our thoughts and sympathies go out to them, their loved ones, and everyone who has been touched by this tragedy.

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The Possibly team is heartbroken by the terrible tragedy last Saturday night on Brown’s campus. Our Possibly reporters are Brown students, and so this has been a difficult week for our team and our community.

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Why is the US glass recycling rate so low? - TPR: The Public's Radio Only about a third of the glass used in the U.S. gets recycled. That’s much lower than Europe, where some countries have recycling rates above 90%. So what gives? And what can we do about it?

Only about a third of the glass used in the U.S. gets recycled. That’s much lower than Europe, where some countries have recycling rates above 90%.

This week on Possibly we're asking: what gives? And what can we do about it?
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What kind of holiday lights should I buy? If you’re planning to deck your house with lights this holiday season, you have a choice to make: stick with incandescent lightbulbs, or go for LEDs. This week on Possibly we break down what each opti...

If you’re planning to deck your house with lights this holiday season, you have a choice to make: stick with incandescent light bulbs, or go for LEDs.

This week on Possibly we break down what each option means for the planet, and your electric bill.
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What should we do about invasive species, and should we do anything at all? Spotted lanternflies, Japanese barberry, Oriental bittersweet – When plants and animals like these invade our environment, they can disrupt other organisms that are native to the region. But can we st...

Spotted lanternflies, Japanese barberry, Oriental bittersweet – When plants and animals like these invade our environment, they can disrupt other organisms that are native to the region. But can we stop these species? And should we?
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Should we be concerned about red seaweed washing up on Rhode Island’s beaches? Red seaweed has been washing up on Rhode Island beaches for years, but what is it? This week on Possibly we explain what’s causing this red seaweed to appear, how it’s different from harmful “red tide...

Red seaweed has been washing up on Rhode Island beaches for years, but what is it? On our latest episode of Possibly: what’s causing this red seaweed to appear, how it’s different from harmful “red tides” and how it might help the planet.
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What’s the environmental impact of feeding our pets? Believe it or not, there can be pretty significant carbon emissions from your pet’s food. This week on Possibly, we explain why, and show some easy ways to reduce your pet’s carbon “pawprint”

If US dogs and cats were their own country, they’d be the fifth largest meat eater in the world. And that means major carbon emissions. This week on Possibly, we explain what's going on, and how you can reduce your pet’s carbon pawprint.

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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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