I order a lot of takeout food these days. And I often cringe when I see the packaging, especially when I get all of those little soy sauce packets. I mentioned this to our founder, Stephen Porder. And he says, it doesn’t have to be that way. Stephen is in Paris this year on sabbatical, and he says his take-out has way less packaging. So, we tried a little experiment to see if his claims stack up.
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What’s happening to all of the insects?
There are about 5.5 million different species of bugs and they make up nearly 80% of all animals on Earth. But all is not well with the world’s most abundant critters. What’s happening to insects? And why should we care?
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What kind of water heater should I buy?
Today, we have a question from listener Tom Chun. Recently, his water heater stopped working. Tom didn’t have time to spare, so he just went with the water heater his plumber recommended. But now, he’s wondering if he should have bought something else. Are there more efficient water heaters out there that are worth the price?
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How does the color of the ground affect climate change?
Take a look out your window. What color is the ground? It turns out that what you see plays a big role in the speed of climate change.
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What does ‘Net Zero’ really mean?
If you follow the news about climate change, you’ve probably heard the phrase “net zero.” But what does “net zero” really mean?
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Do my clothes release harmful particles when I wash them?
Today we have a question from Natalie Herbermann. She’s heard that when you put your clothes in the washing machine, they can leave behind harmful particles… And she’s wondering if there’s anything she can do about that.
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Is It Worth It To Buy A Hybrid Car?
Taking into account the energy that goes into making a whole new car, is it more energy efficient to keep the gas car you already have, or to get a new hybrid car? (This episode originally aired in September, 2019).
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What’s the best way to get solar power?
Today, we have a question from listener David Kellogg. He’s a big fan of solar power, but he wants to know, is it better to put solar panels on your roof, or to put your money towards large scale solar installations?
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What’s one thing kids can do to fight climate change?
Today, we’re answering a question from Ada, a student from Bristol, Rhode Island. She wants to know the best thing kids can do at home to help stop climate change.
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Our 2021 resolutions
Twenty-twenty was quite a year, and we’re guessing that most people are hoping 2021 will be better. So, our Possibly team got together to think about some New Year’s Resolutions that fit with the themes of our show. Here’s what everyone had to say…