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Our 2023 resolutions

From: Possibly

As we head into a new year, our Possibly team decided to think about all of our episodes and how they might inspire our resolutions for 2023. Here'...

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What happened to acid rain?

From: Possibly

When I was a kid, acid rain was a hot topic. Now, I never hear about it. So we wondered, why doesn’t acid rain make the headlines anymore?

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How many trees do we need to breathe?

From: Possibly

Caption: A lot of our oxygen actually comes from tiny microorganisms in the ocean. , Credit: Roger Summons, MIT

The truth is, we don't need trees to breathe! You could get rid of all of the trees on the planet and we'd still have enough oxygen. That's because...

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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...

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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...

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Does speeding waste gas?

From: Possibly

The answer lies in drag: every time you double the speed you travel in a car, the energy you use quadruples. That’s because you’re fighting against...

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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?

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What's The Most Efficient Way To Wash Your Dishes?

From: Possibly

In the US, one out of five households don’t use a dishwasher because they think it uses more water and energy than washing by hand. So, we wanted t...

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

From: Possibly

It depends. When you’re driving slowly around town, it’s better to keep your windows down. But on the highway, it’s better to turn on the AC.

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How can we reduce food waste in the quarantine?

From: Possibly

Today we’re answering a question that has been on a lot of people’s minds during the COVID-19 quarantine: while we’re limiting trips to the store, ...

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RDD: Here We Are Still Today

From: WGTE Public Media
Series: The Rough Draft Diaries with Haley Taylor

This week on The Rough Draft Diaries you'll meet Aimee Arent. She's the associate manager of the Friends of Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, a job...

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Paddle Battle and Puppy Play (Hour Long Version)

From: With Good Reason
Series: With Good Reason: Weekly Hour Long Episodes

For coastal cities around the world, surf tourism brings huge revenue, but it can also bring conflict. Plus: With Good Reason goes to the dogs! And...

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The Illinois Wildlife of John James Audubon

From: Kevin Boucher

Caption: A woodpecker foraging for food in the Cache River basin in southern Illinois, Credit: Photo by Kevin Boucher

When the famous naturalist John James Audubon traveled through southern Illinois in 1811-12 he saw many animals that are no longer in the prairie s...

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