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From: Doug Wood
Series: Grassroots

No matter what you eat, it probably has tiny bits of plastic in it. Research scientists Madeleine Milne joins Patti and Doug for a lively discussion.

Bought by WMUU-LP

How do you recycle oyster shells?

From: Possibly

One of the great parts about living in the Ocean State is getting to eat fresh shellfish. But what happens to the shells after we slurp down those ...

Bought by Raven Radio and WRFA-LP

Should I be worried about microplastics in Narragansett Bay?

From: Possibly

oday, we’re talking about a new study from the University of Rhode Island about microplastics in the Narragansett Bay. We look into what the findin...

Bought by Raven Radio

Should I bring a reusable mug to the coffee shop?

From: Possibly

If you’re a coffee drinker like me, you might feel a little guilty about all those paper cups you end up tossing out when you visit a café. But n...

Bought by WRFA-LP and Raven Radio

What’s the most energy efficient way to make my coffee?

From: Possibly

There are a lot of ways to make your morning coffee. You could use a French press, a drip machine, a machine with coffee pods…the list goes on and ...

Bought by WRFA-LP and Raven Radio

What should I do with my pumpkin after Halloween?

From: Possibly

The weather is cooling, the leaves are changing, and all of my neighbors are putting pumpkins on their porches. It got me thinking, what is the env...

Bought by Raven Radio and WRFA-LP

What's the environmental impact of oyster farms?

From: Possibly

I’ve been eating a lot of raw oysters lately. They taste so fresh and clean, and I can get them from local farms here in Rhode Island. But I’ve bee...

Bought by Raven Radio and WRFA-LP

Would it be possible to get all of our food from local farms?

From: Possibly

Today, we’re digging into urban agriculture. Would it be possible to get all of our food from local farms?

Bought by Raven Radio, KICI Iowa City, and WRFA-LP

Hot Farm - :59

From: Food & Environment Reporting Network

Climate change is coming for your food. In the American Heartland, farmers are battling increasingly severe weather, with epic floods and heat. Nea...

Bought by KMUN and WXDU

Should I buy online or in the store?

From: Possibly

These days, we can buy almost anything we want online—fancy food, designer clothes, new computers, the works. But is all this online shopping creat...

Bought by WRFA-LP

Are some teas more environmentally-friendly than others?

From: Possibly

It’s cold outside, so you might be reaching for a warm cup of tea more often. That has us here at Possibly wondering: are some teas more environmen...

Bought by WRFA-LP

Should we be eating more seafood?

From: Possibly

When you think of a plate of food, what’s normally right smack dab in the middle? A big hunk of meat? What if our first instinct was to say fish or...

Bought by WRFA-LP

How does climate change affect seafood?

From: Possibly

A while ago, we had an episode about how climate change affects the crops we use for food. And that got us wondering - how do rising temperatures a...

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Why should I care about food waste?

From: Possibly

Today, we’ll be talking about food waste. Many of us know that guilty feeling that comes with throwing away rotten bananas or stale bread. So, we w...

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What’s the impact of cooling down our food?

From: Possibly

Today, we’ll be cooling down a bit and talking about refrigeration. Almost everyone has a refrigerator in their house and it’s on ALL the time. So,...

Bought by WRFA-LP

Can seaweed make cow burps more climate friendly?

From: Possibly

Imagine a field full of cows. What are they eating? You’re probably thinking: grass, hay, or some sort of grain. What you’re probably not imagining...

Bought by WRFA-LP

Is making your own seltzer more energy efficient than buying it in a can?

From: Possibly

Today, we have a question from Keith Munslow, a musician from Providence. He and his wife drink a lot of seltzer. They recently switched to making ...

Bought by WRFA-LP

How is climate change affecting the flavor of our wine?

From: Possibly

When we talk about climate change, we often think about the big issues- sea levels rising, extreme weather, melting polar ice caps. But climate cha...

Bought by WRFA-LP

What kind of turkey should I buy?

From: Possibly

Today, we're talking turkey. With the holidays coming up, you can choose a bird that is free-range, organic, or conventional. But what’s the diffe...

What's the real impact of plastic straws?

From: Possibly

Why are so many people talking about banning straws right now, and how much of a difference does skipping the straw actually make?

Bought by PRX Remix

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

From: Possibly

Summer is the perfect season to kick back and crack open a cold one. But, when you’re trying to pick the perfect beer, do you ever wonder whether i...

Bought by PRX Remix

Do we need to refrigerate our eggs?

From: Possibly

Here in the US, most of us put our eggs in the refrigerator. But in many other countries, eggs can stay on the counter. So, could we save energy he...

Bought by RadioFreePalmer and PRX Remix

What's The Most Energy Efficient Way To Boil Water?

From: Possibly

Would a microwave oven or an electric stove use more energy to boil a cup of water?

Bought by PRX Remix

Should I grill with gas or charcoal?

From: Possibly

If you're choosing between charcoal and gas, choose gas. Grilling with charcoal for an hour produces three times the emissions of grilling with gas...

Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio and PRX Remix

Cascade Brewing

From: Beer Guys Media
Series: Drink This Beer

Head Blender Kevin Martin talks about the art of blending sour and barrel aged beers

Bought by XRAY.fm

PRX - Pieces for Format: Debut (not aired nationally)

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