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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.
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.
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.
Can a doctor give you a prescription for solar panels?
A new program at the Boston Medical Center says it prescribes solar panels to patients. But we wondered, what does that really mean?
What happened when young people sued Hawai’i’s Department of Transportation?
The two sides just reached a settlement that will have a major impact on the state’s carbon emissions.
Should we use hydropanels to pull clean water out of thin air?
A new technology promises to suck water vapor out of the air and turn it into water that we can drink. How do they work and are these worthy investments?
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