Megan Hall
Host/Managing Producer for Possibly-
Iron-air batteries store energy using rust. We’re taking a look at how they work and why storing electricity for days could help us use more renewable energy -
We know that on a national scale, food waste is bad for the environment and our wallets. Today we look at some practical ways to reduce it in our own homes -
Disposable surgical gowns are a big source of waste in hospitals. Today we’re taking a look at how healthcare facilities can change that while still meeting sanitation standards -
A lot of us flush or toss our old medication without much thought, but the side effects of that habit can show up in our water. Good news: we can all help fix it for free -
Advocates of plug-in solar panels say they’re an easy and cheap way to transition to renewable energy and reduce electricity costs. This week we see if they live up to the hype -
Researcher Emmanuel Oyewole explains to Possibly that offshore wind turbines appear to be providing new ecosystems for Jonah crabs -
Experts say the devastating floods in Nepal at the end of August were caused in part by melting glaciers. On this episode from 2023, the Possibly team looks into why these glaciers are melting, and what we can do about it -
Environmental decisions aren't always straight forward. Like, is it worth cutting down a forest to build a solar farm? This week on Possibly we take a look. -
Lone star ticks are spreading all over Rhode Island. What should you know to stay safe? -
Paved surfaces like roads, sidewalks, and driveways send stormwater into our sewers. This week on Possibly we explore engineering solutions that can help keep sewers and waterways clean
