Why is it so cold in libraries?
If you’ve ever spent time in a library or art museum on a hot summer day, you might have felt way colder than you expected. On this episode of Possibly we break down the science of why libraries get so cold in the summer.
What is landfill gas and should we be using it as an energy source?
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.
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?
Should I use a wooden pencil or a mechanical one?
Students at the Lincoln School have a question: should they be using wooden pencils or plastic mechanical ones? This week on Possibly we explain the answer, and how to find it.
Making sense of Rhode Island’s latest offshore wind procurement
A tri-state collaboration billed as the first regional offshore wind procurement in the U.S. left Rhode Island with a fraction of the offshore wind power it was targeting. Our South Coast Bureau Reporter Ben Berke breaks down the results with morning host Luis Hernandez.
Is climate change making turbulence worse?
Today we’re taking a look at what causes in-flight turbulence and how rising temperatures might be making your flight bumpier.
States to announce Friday if New England is ready for more offshore wind farms
In Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island, officials are expected to announce Friday whether they’re ready to sign power purchase agreements for another wave of offshore wind farms. By collaborating, the states hope to get a series of canceled wind projects back on track as part of their transition to clean energy.
Could we put solar panels on cars?
It turns out, student engineers, and one major car manufacturer are already trying the idea. But there are limits to how effective these panels can be.
How are doctors responding to climate change?
More medical schools are training their students on climate change. This week on Possibly we’re taking a look at how your visit to the doctor might be changing.