Climate & Environment

The US only recycles about a third of the glass it produces. How do we get those numbers up?
If you’re planning to deck your house with lights this holiday season, you have a choice to make: stick with incandescent lightbulbs, or go for LEDs. This week on Possibly we break down what each option means for the planet, and your electric bill
Researchers at URI launched the Rhode Island Bobcat Project to study the re-emergence of the big cats
Turkeys are more than just a Thanksgiving meal, they’re a part of forest ecosystems across the country. In this episode of Possibly, we take a look at how they made a major comeback in New England after being driven to local extinction
Researchers at URI and the state Department of Environmental Management to spend five years on a comprehensive study of Rhode Island’s wild turkey population
Rhode Island’s junior U.S. Senator says many international leaders at the COP30 conference finally recognized the necessity of addressing the rising cost of property insurance caused by more frequent and intense weather events
Red seaweed has been washing up on Rhode Island beaches for years, but what is it? This week on Possibly we explain what’s causing this red seaweed to appear, how it’s different from harmful “red tides” and how it might help the planet
‘Being here by the water is a reminder of both what we’re protecting and what is at risk’
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Ørsted executives say they are ‘committed’ to finishing project despite financial headwinds
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But D.C. federal judge’s ruling Tuesday means a major setback to the already struggling project