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Sep 29, 2026 — A lot of us flush or toss our old medication without much thought, but the side effects of that habit can show up in our water. Good news: we can all help fix it for free. The post How do our medications affect our waste water? appeared first on TPR:...

Sep 22, 2026 — 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.

Sep 15, 2026 — 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.

Aug 25, 2026 — 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.

Jul 28, 2026 — 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...

Jul 21, 2026 — 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...

Jul 14, 2026 — This week on Possibly we weigh the different methods of recycling glass: single-stream, multi-stream and bottle bills. Could switching to a different recycling system make more sense for your community? The post What’s Holding Back Glass Recycling in...

Jun 30, 2026 — With the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence this year, fireworks will soon light up American skies. Do these tiny explosions have an impact on our environment or our health? The post How do fireworks affect the environment? appeared...

Jun 23, 2026 — Rodenticides, used by farmers to keep rodent populations down and protect their crops, can cause all sorts of harm to wildlife, especially birds. But this week on Possibly we're talking to some farmers who are turning to a more natural pest control...