Possibly Podcast

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...

Jun 16, 2026 — Advocates are calling for an unorthodox method to fight invasive species like the European green crab: just cook them up and eat them! The post If we can’t beat invasive species, should we eat them?  appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.

Jun 09, 2026 — In part two of Possibly’s series on the dairy industry, we’re turning our attention to an age-old method used to efficiently store cheese. The post What’s a more sustainable way to store our cheese? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.

Jun 02, 2026 — We talk a lot about the carbon pollution that comes along with eating beef, but this week on Possibly we’re asking: what about eating dairy? How do they compare? The post What creates more carbon pollution: beef or dairy? appeared first on TPR: The...

May 26, 2026 — This week on Possibly we explain why the paper that receipts are printed on can add a lot of complications, for recycling, and for your health too. The post Can you recycle receipts? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.

May 19, 2026 — These rare mushrooms are famous for their intense flavor, and their expensive price. But climate change may be driving those prices even higher. The post How is climate change altering the truffle industry? appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.