Possibly Podcast

What’s happening to the world’s glaciers?

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0000

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.

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What Makes Something ‘Better’ for the Environment?

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0000

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.

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Tick Season’s Here. What’s Alpha-gal Syndrome?

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Lone star ticks are spreading all over the Northeast. What should you know to stay safe?

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Tick season's here. What's alpha-gal syndrome?

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Lone star ticks are spreading all over the Northeast. What should you know to stay safe?

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Are sewers the best way to deal with stormwater?

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0000

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.

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What’s it like to own an electric car?

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Possibly’s host Megan Hall and her family made the switch to an electric car. In this episode, originally aired in 2023, we explain what owning an EV is actually like.

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Why is it so cold in libraries?

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0000

One librarian told us she has to bring a hat and gloves to work in the summer. The Possibly team breaks down the science behind freezing cold libraries.

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What if polluters had to pay for the effects of climate change?

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000

The Rhode Island General Assembly considered a law this year to charge fossil fuel emitters for the costs of climate change. Possibly spoke with a co-sponsor of the bill about what comes next.

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Can regenerative grazing make meat more sustainable?

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Regenerative cattle grazing gained momentum as a way to make beef production more climate-friendly. But on the ground, the actual results get complicated.

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What’s Holding Back Glass Recycling in the US?

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000

This week on Possibly we weigh the different methods of recycling glass: single-stream, multi-stream and bottle bills. Could switching to a different recycling system make more sense for your community?

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How can we prepare for heat waves?

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000

After a powerful heatwave swept across the northeast last week, Possibly turned to its archive, looking for lessons about how to better prepare for extreme heat. We travel to Ahmedabad, India to learn more.

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How do fireworks affect the environment?

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000

With the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence this year, fireworks will soon light up American skies. Do these tiny explosions have an impact on our environment or our health?

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Can owls help farms use fewer chemicals?

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Rodenticides, used by farmers to keep rodent populations down and protect their crops, can cause all sorts of harm to wildlife, especially birds. But this week on Possibly we're talking to some farmers who are turning to a more natural pest control solution.

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What are seed libraries?

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000

In Los Angeles, a new crop of curbside libraries are helping communities recover after last year’s wildfires. But instead of books, these libraries are full of seeds.

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How are the plastic and fossil fuel industries connected?

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000

This week on Possibly, we’re taking a closer look at how plastics have given the fossil fuel industry a new business platform — with hardly anyone noticing they’re even in the market.

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What is extended producer responsibility?

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Plastic products cost us, even after we’re done with them — That’s because municipal recycling is paid with taxpayer money. But could the companies that made these products be responsible for paying for them?

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How do researchers know that heat waves affect our health?

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Extreme heat can have serious health consequences, but until recently, public health researchers only had imprecise tools to study it. Brown University Professor Allan Just is working to change that.

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How has climate change affected our snow storms?

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Our planet is getting hotter, but at the same time, snow storms seem to be getting bigger. In the wake of Rhode Island’s record setting blizzard, we’re looking back at a 2022 episode of Possibly that explains what’s going on.

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How do we know if microplastics affect our health?

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000

It seems like microplastics are everywhere these days — but their impacts on human health remain unclear. Today we take a closer look at why that is and how scientists are trying to get a clearer picture.

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Where do microplastics come from?

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Microplastics are all around us, even if we can’t see them. This week, the Possibly team investigates where they come from and why sometimes, they’re even made on purpose.

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How should schools respond to climate change?

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000

More than 9 million students had school disrupted by climate change last year. Researchers at Brown University have launched the SustainableED initiative to study what rising temperatures will mean for our education system.

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Is there a more sustainable way to cover boats?

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Every winter, thousands of New England boats are sealed in single-use shrink wrap. Almost all of that plastic will end up in a landfill by the end of the year. Could reusable boat covers be a more sustainable solution?

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What is it like to live in a country with a fully renewable electric grid?

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000

This week on Possibly we’re talking to reporter Juliana Merullo about what it’s like living in Uruguay, a country with an electric grid run almost completely on renewable energy.

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How did Uruguay transition to a fully renewable electric grid?

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000

This week on Possibly we’re talking to Ramón Mendez Galain, a physicist who helped the small South American country transition its electric grid to renewable energy almost overnight.

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What is a Climate Cafe?

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Climate change makes a lot of us feel anxious, overwhelmed, or helpless. This week on Possibly we travel north, to a place where people can unpack all of these feelings.

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When do solar panels work? When don’t they?

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000

With cold weather and snow coating our roofs, you might wonder if solar panels are still effective this time of year. So this week on Possibly we’re answering your snowy solar panel questions.

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Our resolutions for 2026

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000

As we head into a new year, the Possibly team decided to think about all of our episodes, and how they might inspire our resolutions for 2026. Here’s what some of us had to say.

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How do you build an all-electric hospital?

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Last week in California, UC Irvine opened the nation’s first all-electric hospital, part of an attempt to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the medical sector. This week on Possibly we talked to someone who helped build it.

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Why is the US glass recycling rate so low?

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Only about a third of the glass used in the U.S. gets recycled. That’s much lower than Europe, where some countries have recycling rates above 90%. So what gives? And what can we do about it?

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What kind of holiday lights should I buy?

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000

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.

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Wild turkeys were locally extinct for decades. How did they come back?

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000

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.

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What should we do about invasive species, and should we do anything at all?

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Spotted lanternflies, Japanese barberry, Oriental bittersweet – When plants and animals like these invade our environment, they can disrupt other organisms that are native to the region. But can we stop these species? And should we?

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Should we be concerned about red seaweed washing up on Rhode Island’s beaches?

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000

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.

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What’s the environmental impact of feeding our pets?

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Believe it or not, there can be pretty significant carbon emissions from your pet’s food. This week on Possibly, we explain why, and show some easy ways to reduce your pet’s carbon “pawprint.”

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The oldest research vessel in the country was just retired. What does it mean for Rhode Island scientists?

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0000

The R/V Endeavor, which spent the last 49 years operating out of URI’s Narragansett Bay Campus, was retired last month. Possibly took a tour of the vessel before it’s decommissioned.

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What should you do when you see spotted lanternflies?

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Spotted lanternflies have been hopping around Rhode Island this year. Maybe you’ve been told to squish them when you see them. But why? This week on Possibly we’re taking a closer look at our new insect neighbors.

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What’s the deal with green roofs?

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0000

You’ve probably seen pictures of tree-lined rooftops on skyscrapers and new buildings. But are these green roofs just for show? Or do they have real benefits? This week on Possibly we take a look.

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How should we talk about climate change?

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0000

On Possibly we're always thinking about the most effective way to talk about climate change. So we turned to Potential Energy, a marketing firm for planet earth, for some tips.

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How can we help scientists tell their stories?

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Science has a communication problem. This week on Possibly we’re taking a look at an audio-storytelling organization, called Transom, that’s trying to help fix it.

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Is the Seine River really safe for swimming?

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0000

The Seine River in Paris has been closed to public swimming for more than 100 years, but it reopened to swimmers this summer. We talked to two people who took a dip.

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How is New York City keeping its residents cool?

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0000

The biggest city in the country has taken a proactive approach to protect its residents from extreme heat. Programs have tried to make cooling centers, pools, and air conditioners more easily available to people.

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What does the stop-work order on Revolution Wind mean for Rhode Islanders?

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Last month the Department of the Interior stopped construction on a Rhode Island wind farm that was 80% complete. This week on Possibly we break down what the order means for clean energy, jobs, and your utility bill.

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Brewing craft beer poses challenges for our water treatment system. How is RIDEM working to reduce these impacts?

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Rhode Island’s Department of Environmental Management works with brewers to develop tailor-made plans to reduce the amount of harmful wastewater coming out of their breweries. On this episode of Possibly we visit Buttonwoods Brewery in Providence to understand what’s going on.

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Do food-sharing apps reduce waste?

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Apps that connect customers to discounted leftovers that would otherwise be thrown out, are a great way to reduce food waste, but when you zoom out and look at the data, how much do these apps actually help the environment?

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What does the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ mean for homeowners?

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0000

President Trump’s tax bill is about to end a number of tax credits for homeowners who install clean energy appliances. But some people are racing to beat the deadline.

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What does the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ mean for Electric Vehicles?

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0000

President Trump’s tax and spending bill will end a program offering up to $7,500 for Americans who buy electric cars. But you still have a little more time to claim the tax credit. On this episode of Possibly, we break down what potential car buyers need to know.

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What does the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ mean for renewable energy?

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Back in July, President Trump signed a major tax bill into law, which will make it significantly more expensive to build wind and solar projects around the country.

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How do bright lights affect sea turtles?

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Lights from cars, flashlights, houses and streetlights can all prevent turtles from navigating to their nesting grounds. This week on Possibly we explain how you can help keep sea turtles safe.

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Should you buy farm-raised or wild salmon?

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0000

This week on Possibly, we’re taking a look at what’s going behind the scenes of your local grocery store’s seafood aisle. When you choose between farm-raised and wild caught salmon, what environmental impacts are you actually choosing between?

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How does air pollution affect our health?

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0000

If you’ve been outside on a smoggy day, you’ve probably noticed that your body reacts poorly to bad air quality. Maybe you coughed, or got a headache. But what actually happens to your body when you breathe in polluted air?

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Should we help plants and animals move if they can’t keep up with climate change?

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0000

This week on Possibly, we’re looking at a practice called assisted migration – physically moving organisms whose habitats are shifting due to climate change. Should humans intervene to help species keep up with climate change?

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What is carbon benchmarking?

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Carbon benchmarking is an important first step in tackling one of the US’s largest sources of carbon emissions: the buildings we live in.

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What happens at a Compost Conference and Trade Show?

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Earlier this year Rhode Island College hosted its annual Rhode Island Compost Conference and Trade Show. The Possibly team attended the conference to hear from some compost-enthusiasts about why they love turning food scraps into soil.

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Tick Season is Here – What is Alpha-gal Syndrome?

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000

The syndrome, which can make you allergic to red meat, is spread by a type of tick that has become more common in Rhode Island. What should you know to stay safe?

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What’s the climate impact of building wind turbines?

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Even though wind turbines offer emission-free energy, manufacturing, transporting and installing those turbines does create greenhouse gases. This week on Possibly we do the math and find that turbines deliver emission savings in less than a year.

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Heat pumps run on a substance that can create a lot of emissions. Is it still worth buying them?

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000

If refrigerant, the key substance inside a heat pump leaks into the atmosphere, it can warm the planet thousands of times more than CO2. The Possibly team does the math to see if that risk outweighs the climate benefit of heat pumps.

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Why would an energy company remove its dams?

Tue, 27 May 2025 08:00:00 +0000

When four dams were removed along the Klamath River in the Pacific Northwest, it meant giving up a source of renewable energy. But clean energy wasn’t the only factor the company had to consider.

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How are rising temperatures affecting our organs?

Tue, 20 May 2025 08:00:00 +0000

As our planet warms and heat waves become more common, we wondered how that heat affects our bodies. In today’s episode, the Possibly team explains how heat impacts two key organs: your kidneys and your intestines.

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Can green spaces make you happier?

Tue, 13 May 2025 08:00:00 +0000

It always feels better to go outside, move around a little bit, and get some fresh air. But this week on Possibly we look into the research, do green spaces actually improve our health?

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How can I replace my gas stove?

Tue, 06 May 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Gas stoves can pollute the air in our homes and even contribute to climate change. But lots of people enjoy cooking on them. Is there a way to switch away from gas that works well and doesn’t break the bank?

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Could music help us adapt to climate change?

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Chris Thile’s new Audible podcast and musical variety show, the Energy Curfew Music Hour uses music to imagine how people can adapt to a world reshaped by climate change.

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Good News Abroad – China

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0000

The news about climate change efforts in the US hasn't been great lately. So Possibly is launching a new occasional series to highlight advances against climate change around the world. Up first: China

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How do we solve the climate change home insurance crisis?

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0000

This week on Possibly, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse helps explain what options we have to address climate change’s impact on the home insurance industry.

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Climate change is messing up our home insurance prices. What can states do?

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Home insurance is supposed to help us recover from natural disasters, but climate change is disrupting the industry. This week on Possibly, we look at how states are responding to this problem.

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How is climate change affecting home insurance?

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Recent reports by the Senate Budget Committee and the Treasury found that climate change is already upending the US’s home insurance industry.

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How can a lake contribute to climate change?

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0000

On this episode of Possibly, we’re taking a look at the Great Salt Lake. The lake has been shrinking for years, but it’s also doing something strange- it’s creating more greenhouse gas emissions than people expected.

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Can we use ocean water to fight wildfires?

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0000

After fire hydrants ran dry during the wildfires in Los Angeles, listeners wondered why firefighters didn't just use ocean water to begin with. On this episode of Possibly, we explain the tradeoffs of using the ocean to fight fires.

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Are people moving because of climate change?

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0000

We hear a lot about climate migration—the idea that people will have to move as climate change makes some places unlivable. But is this something we’re still waiting for, or is it already happening?

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What does the Air Quality Index really mean?

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Air pollution results in over 7 million deaths each year. In this episode of Possibly, we look at the most common way to measure air quality, the Air Quality Index, and what it means for you.

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What can we learn from France about food waste?

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Possibly’s founder and the Provost for sustainability at Brown University Stephen Porder recently visited a supermarket chain in France that sells products other stores would have thrown away.

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How can schools fight food waste?

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Wasted food takes up lots of space in landfills and, while getting a compost bin at home is great, it isn’t enough to solve the problem. This week, we investigate how schools are taking big steps towards eliminating food waste.

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When should I charge my electric car?

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0000

If you have an electric car, and you want to try to reduce the greenhouse gases that are created in order to power that car, when should you charge it?

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Are geothermal networks the future of heating and cooling?

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0000

A new program in Framingham, Massachusetts is leading the transition from gas to geothermal heating and cooling.

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How can hospitals cut their plastic waste?

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Hospitals have to use a lot of single-use plastics to deliver care for patients. In today’s episode, we look at how one hospital is cutting down through their medical plastics recycling initiative.

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What is the Conservative Climate Caucus?

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0000

With the second Trump administration underway, the Possibly team takes a look at a group hoping to shape the country's energy policy: a Republican caucus in the House of Representatives.

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What happened to the Inflation Reduction Act?

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In the summer of 2022 President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law. The law was the US’s largest investment in climate and clean energy ever. But what’s happened since then? Who has actually been implementing the bill?

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Could we just fire our trash into the sun?

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0000

We asked our listeners to send in their wildest ideas for addressing climate change. And one listener, thinking about all of the trash Americans throw into landfills, asked if we could send it somewhere else: the sun.

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Our resolutions for 2025

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000

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 2025. Here’s what some of us had to say.

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No more coal for stockings in the UK

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Britain recently announced the closure of the country’s last coal-fired power plant, as well as an ambitious new energy plan. This week on Possibly, we break down what happened.

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What do the numbers on the bottom of your plastic products mean?

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000

If you've ever looked at the bottom of a plastic item, you may have seen a number surrounded by three arrows around it. Today we take a look into the meaning behind the numbers, and how they actually relate to recycling.

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How are doctors responding to climate change?

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0000

More medical schools are training their students on climate change. This week on Possibly we're taking a look at how your visit to the doctor might be changing.

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What’s happening at the world’s largest climate conference this year?

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 08:31:58 +0000

The world’s largest annual climate conference will be happening for the 28th time in Dubai from the end of November to mid December. We break down what the conference has accomplished thus far, some issues it often faces, and what’s on the docket for this winter.

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What’s it like at an electric car race?

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 08:19:16 +0000

What happens when a car racing fan and the host of Possibly try to find an event that appeals to both of them? Enter Formula E.

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Should I be worried about microplastics in Narragansett Bay?

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 08:46:31 +0000

Today, we’re talking about a new study from the University of Rhode Island about microplastics in the Narragansett Bay. We look into what the findings mean for Rhode Islanders and the Bay.

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Meet one of the students who sued Montana to address climate change and won

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 08:11:16 +0000

We got to talk to one of the youth plaintiffs from the constitutional climate case in Montana, to hear about her experience with the case, how our generation can keep fighting the climate crisis, and how it feels to have that responsibility on our shoulders.

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What did the young people who testified in the Montana climate lawsuit have to say?

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 07:52:55 +0000

A group of young people in Montana sued the state for violating their constitutional right to a clean and healthy environment. They brought in all sorts of climate science and policy experts to help prove their case, but most of these young people also testified at the trial. What did they have to say?

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A group of young people in Montana sued the state for not taking climate change seriously. What happened at the trial?

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 08:04:30 +0000

I’ve been hearing about this landmark climate case in Montana, where a group of young people sued the state, and won. How did they do it?

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What does a Public Utilities Commission have to do with climate change?

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 07:49:17 +0000

If we want to avoid the worst of climate change, it’s pretty clear that we need to start getting our energy from sources that don’t create greenhouse gasses, like solar and wind power. But how do we get there? One powerful partner is a state agency you’ve probably never heard of.

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After the wildfires, what has life been like on Maui?

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 04:54:07 +0000

Lahaina, Maui has experienced the deadliest wildfire the country has seen in the last century. Reporter Emily Tom spoke with a survivor about the challenges ahead — and hopes for the future.

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Could green spaces next to our roads help bees and other pollinators?

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 07:46:01 +0000

Today, we’re talking about how the green spaces along our roadsides could be used to help pollinators.

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Why did we see so many beach closures this year?

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 07:35:35 +0000

The Possibly team noticed that beaches have been closed more than they're used to.

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What’s happening to the world’s glaciers?

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 07:13:40 +0000

Today, we have a question from one of our reporters, Kolya Shields. They keep seeing time-lapse photos showing ice sheets shrinking faster and faster. That made them curious about the impacts of this melting, and what we might be able to do about it.

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How much energy does it take to run ChatGPT?

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 07:52:29 +0000

Everybody is talking about ChatGPT, the new machine-learning tool for answering questions. These giant computer models need a whole lot of computing power to run, so we were curious about just how much energy they use.

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How will we deal with oil spills in the future?

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 07:29:25 +0000

Today, we’re talking about oil spills. You might remember big spills like Exxon Valdez in 1989 and Deepwater Horizon in 2010, but even today, oil spills still happen. That makes us wonder: what have we learned from them over time?

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What’s it like to own an electric car?

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 07:00:34 +0000

We did it. My family finally bought an electric car. What’s it like? Should you get one too? Here to help me explain is my husband, Ryan T Conaty.

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Why are we breaking records for the hottest day on record?

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 07:33:29 +0000

When people talk about climate change, it’s often described as something that might happen in the future. But, we’ve been breaking records for the hottest day on earth all summer. Here to explain what all of this means is our founder and the provost for sustainability at Brown University, Stephen Porder.

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What makes something ‘better’ for the environment?

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 06:44:22 +0000

In this episode, we’re going to be looking at what it really means for something to be “better” for the environment. To find out, we’re going to talk about an instance where it’s not so clear.

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Should I take an e-scooter or an Uber?

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 07:29:44 +0000

The other day our reporter Iman Khanbhai was heading to the mall to buy some jeans and I wondered- what would create more emissions- taking an electric scooter or getting an Uber? So, she and reporter Malia Honda decided to look into it.

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What’s the big deal about the high seas?

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 07:41:44 +0000

Ever wanted to be a pirate and sail the high seas? Well, you can, but it's about to get a little harder. Here to tell us more are Anna Amha and Riley Stevenson from our Possibly Team.

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What’s the environmental impact of shaving?

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 07:57:18 +0000

he other day while I was shaving in the shower, I wondered- what’s the environmental impact of keeping my legs hair free? To find out, we had Malia Honda and Iman Khanbhai from our Possibly Team look into this question.

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