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Should we be eating more seafood?

Megan Hall: Welcome to Possibly, where we take on huge problems like the future of our planet and break them down into small questions with unexpected answers. I’m Megan Hall.  When you think of a...

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How does plastic waste end up in the ocean?

Megan Hall: Welcome to Possibly, where we take on huge problems like the future of our planet and break them down into small questions with unexpected answers. I’m Megan Hall.  Many of us have seen...

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Should I buy electric power tools?

This episode was originally published in April, 2021. Megan Hall: Welcome to Possibly, where we take on huge problems like the future of our planet and break them down into small questions with...

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What’s the impact of our constantly running refrigerators on the climate?

Almost everyone has a refrigerator in their house and it’s on all the time. So, what’s the impact of cooling down our food?  This episode was first published in August, 2021. Megan Hall: So, why are...

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What kind of turkey should I buy?

This episode originally aired in November, 2020. Megan Hall: Welcome to Possibly, where we take on huge problems like the future of our planet and break them down into small questions with unexpected...

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What kind of holiday lights should I buy?

This episode originally aired on December, 15, 2020. Megan Hall: Welcome to Possibly, where we take on huge problems like the future of our planet and break them down into small questions with...

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How will we deal with oil spills in the future?

Megan Hall: Welcome to Possibly, where we take on huge problems like the future of our planet and break them down into small questions with unexpected answers. I’m Megan Hall.  Today, we’re talking...

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Is cultivated meat coming to your plate?

Megan Hall: Welcome to Possibly, where we take on huge problems like the future of our planet and break them down into small questions with unexpected answers. I’m Megan Hall.  Growing, harvesting,...

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How do I Recycle Damaged Clothes or Fabric?

Megan Hall: Welcome to Possibly, where we take on huge problems like the future of our planet and break them down into small questions with unexpected answers. I’m Megan Hall.  Today, we’re talking...

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What’s the best way to get rid of my food scraps? 

Megan Hall: Welcome to Possibly, where we take on huge problems like the future of our planet and break them down into small questions with unexpected answers. I’m Megan Hall.  Today, we’re revisiting...

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What’s The Plan For Possibly?

Megan Hall: So, we’re taking this pause in our routine to talk about who we are and what you can expect from us over the next few months. I have our founder, Stephen Porder, and our producer, Fatima...

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Is Air Drying Your Clothes Worth It?

Dryers do use a lot of energy. If you were to rank your household appliances by how much energy they use, your dryer would probably come in 3rd, right behind your heating/cooling system and your hot...

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Possibly: What is methane and how does it relate to climate change?

That’s because natural gas is about 90% methane. So, natural gas leaks send methane into the atmosphere. Like carbon dioxide, methane absorbs heat that is radiating from the earth that would otherwise...

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Should I use toilet paper or a bidet?

Based on our measurements, Bidets use about 1/6 of a gallon of water for each trip to the bathroom. Toilet paper is actually made using a fair amount of water. According to our estimates, it takes...

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Possibly – Can we get rid of driftnets?

Megan Hall: Welcome to Possibly, where we take on huge problems like the future of our planet and break them down into small questions with unexpected answers. I’m Megan Hall.  Today, we have a...

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The return of the Antarctic Blue Whale

When the whaling industry started, it was difficult to catch blue whales. They were just too big. But around 1900, larger boats and more advanced harpoons made it possible to capture them, and they...

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Should you use your car’s AC or roll down the windows?

Turning on the air conditioning when you’re driving around town can lower your car’s fuel efficiency by as much as 25%. That means it’s much better to roll down your windows. But as your car speeds...

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Do we need to refrigerate our eggs?

In the US, we refrigerate our eggs to prevent the spread of salmonella. Other countries take a different approach. They keep eggs safe by not disturbing what’s known as the egg’s cuticle- a natural...

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Is it better to drink from a can or a bottle?

Megan Hall: Welcome to Possibly, where we take on huge problems like the future of our planet and break them down into small questions with unexpected answers. I’m Megan Hall.  Summer is the perfect...

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Possibly: How many trees do we need to breathe?

A lot of our oxygen actually comes from tiny microorganisms in the ocean. The picture above is of stromatolites. They were built up over time by microorganisms called cyanobacteria, which produce...

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