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Apr 18, 2023
Can art help fight climate change?
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Today, we have a question from one of our reporters, Kolya Shields. They're an artist, and they want to know: can art help fight climate change?
Apr 11, 2023
Is using a soda maker more energy efficient than buying seltzer by the can?
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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 his own seltzer at home with a soda maker — a machine that makes sparkling water. He wants to know if using it is more energy-efficient than buying seltzer by the can.
Apr 04, 2023
What's a passive house?
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Recently, Rhode Island certified its first “Passive House.” What does that mean? And will we all live in one someday?
Mar 28, 2023
What's the environmental impact of artificial snow?
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It’s ski season–but in recent years rising temperatures have made it harder for resorts in New England to rely on natural snow. Instead, they have to make it. But what’s the environmental impact of all that artificial snow?
Mar 21, 2023
What is the US doing to reduce methane emissions?
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Normally when we talk about emissions, we’re talking about carbon dioxide. But recently there’s been more focus on another greenhouse gas, methane.
Mar 14, 2023
How can governments reduce their greenhouse gas emissions?
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We usually talk about how individuals can reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, but what about governments and corporations? Today we’re taking a look at a new European Union plan that aims to help fight global warming.
Mar 07, 2023
Cryptocurrency uses a lot of energy. Does it have to?
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Public interest in cryptocurrencies has been on a bit of a rollercoaster over the past few years. But there’s one thing that hasn’t really changed- the massive amount of energy it takes to create them. But why? And does it have to be that way?
Feb 28, 2023
What's the best electric car for my family?
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The time has come! Our family needs a new car, and I’m ready to go electric. But, which one should I buy? Here to help me out is our founder and Brown University’s Provost for sustainability, Stephen Porder.
Feb 21, 2023
What do you do when rising waters threaten a neighborhood?
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Warren, Rhode Island is one of the smallest towns in the smallest state — but when it comes to dealing with climate change, it has big plans. Located on the East Bay, the town is already seeing the effects of rising sea levels, and it’s starting to adapt.
Feb 14, 2023
Should we be turning our lights out for birds?
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A lot of birds will circle well-lit buildings until they’re too exhausted to fly anymore. Then they’ll fall to the ground, where they usually die without food or water.
Apr 18 | 00:03:40
Can art help fight climate change?
Apr 11 | 00:03:40
Is using a soda maker more energy efficient than buying seltzer by the can?
Apr 04 | 00:03:19
What's a passive house?
Mar 28 | 00:03:37
What's the environmental impact of artificial snow?
Mar 21 | 00:03:40
What is the US doing to reduce methane emissions?
Mar 14 | 00:03:18
How can governments reduce their greenhouse gas emissions?
Mar 07 | 00:03:48
Cryptocurrency uses a lot of energy. Does it have to?
Feb 28 | 00:04:00
What's the best electric car for my family?
Feb 21 | 00:04:01
What do you do when rising waters threaten a neighborhood?
Feb 14 | 00:03:40
Should we be turning our lights out for birds?
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