This week on Possibly we’re talking about landfills, the methane they create, and why some landfills are capturing it and using it as a source of energy.
Charlie Adams
Reporter for Possibly
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What happens to landfills when they close?
Rhode Island’s biggest landfill is expected to fill up by 2043. And there are about 100 inactive landfills across the state. This made us wonder, what can be done with closed landfills?
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Despite the name, flushable wipes are not flushable
Despite what the packaging says, flushable wipes should never be flushed down the toilet! They can cause blockages in the sewer system and create all kinds of problems. Just toss ‘em in the trash instead!
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What are wilderness areas and why do they matter?
For decades wilderness areas have provided access and protection to millions of acres of land. Today, climate change is shifting how we think about the importance and management of these places.
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What is Wilderness?
Last summer Possibly reporter Charlie Adams spent ten weeks on a conservation crew in the Bob Marshall Wilderness, a slice of northwest Montana spanning over one million acres. This got him wondering, what is “wilderness”?
Posted inEnvironment, Possibly Podcast
What is Wilderness?
Last summer Possibly reporter Charlie Adams spent ten weeks on a conservation crew in the Bob Marshall Wilderness, a slice of northwest Montana spanning over one million acres. This got him wondering, what is “wilderness”?
Posted inEnvironment, Possibly Podcast
How do we convince people to make climate-conscious decisions?
I’ve learned so many great sustainability tips during my time at Possibly! But often I find it hard to convince my friends to change their habits, and even I sometimes end up forgetting to unplug my electronics or leaving my reusable grocery bags at home. So I was wondering, are there research-based ways to boost sustainable behaviors?
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Can we use the ocean as an energy source?
At the beach, we’re supposed to watch out for strong tides. Our oceans are powerful places. Could they also be power sources?
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How can we get more energy from heat in the ground?
We’ve used the Earth’s heat as an industrial energy source for over a century, but geothermal power only plays a minor role in our energy grid. Why? And is that about to change?
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Should I idle my car or stop and restart?
Today we’re taking on a question from listener Megan Heinz. She often picks up her son at his school in the car pickup line. And she’s wondering if it’s better for her to turn the car on and off again as the line moves forward, or if she should let the car idle.