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What is Needed to Solve Climate Change? Planet Philadelphia 4-5:00 PM Friday 2/20/2026

2/13/2026

Planet Philadelphia 4-5:00 PM Friday 2/20/2026
92.9 FM WGGT-LP in Philadelphia
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Do we need to take extreme measures such as geoengineering and building many new nuclear facilities to deal with climate change? What does the evidence tell us?

Dr. Mark Z. Jacobson is Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Director of the Atmosphere/Energy Program at Stanford University. He has written two books on this question based on his global research gathering: “No Miracles Needed: How Today’s Technology Can Save our Climate and Clean our Air” and an updated version recently released “Still No Miracles Needed”. He discusses his findings and why and how he came to these conclusions.
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Planet Philadelphia environmental radio show airs on 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia & gtownradio.com, 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Friday/month. Share your thoughts on the nature, the seasons, or other comment about our world: (484) 278-1846.

Podcast 2/6/2026 radio show: Poetry and Nature, Pamela Haines

2/7/2026

Poetry expresses so much so economically. We need its reflections, especially in times of turmoil. Pamela Haines reads some of her poems about gardening and nature. We also talk with her about her process and reflections on life. Pamela is passionate about the earth, relationships, integrity, paying attention, and repair of all kinds.
Listen to the show:
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Planet Philadelphia environmental radio show 4-5:00 PM Friday 2/6/2026
Poetry expresses so much so economically. We need its reflections, especially in times of turmoil. Pamela Haines reads some of her poems about gardening and nature. We also talk with her about her process and reflections on life.

Pamela Haines is passionate about the earth, relationships, integrity, paying attention, and repair of all kinds. She enjoys connections with Northern Ugandans, youth climate activists, childcare teachers, public banking advocates and urban farmers, among others. As a writer, workshop leader and speaker, she loves to demystify the connections between economics and daily life, challenge people to claim their power and act on their values, as well as to wonder.
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Planet Philadelphia environmental radio show airs on 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia & gtownradio.com, 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Friday/month. Share your thoughts on the nature, the seasons, or other comment about our world: (484) 278-1846.

Podcast 1/16/2026 radio show: Life Without Cars, Sarah Goodyear

1/17/2026

What would life, particularly in cities, be like without so many cars? Would it be better, healthier, and fairer? Our guest, Author and journalist Sarah Goodyear tells us the benefits of freeing our lives from the tyranny of cars. Listen to show:
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Life Without Cars? Planet Philadelphia 4-5:00 PM today

1/9/2026

Sarah Goodyear

Planet Philadelphia environmental radio show 4-5:00 PM Friday 1/16/2026, 92.9 FM WGGT-LP in Philadelphia and live streaming at https://gtownradio.com/

What would life, particularly in the cities, be like without so many cars? Would it be better, healthier, and fairer?

Sarah Goodyear is a journalist and author whose work has appeared in CityLab, Streetsblog, Grist, The New York Daily News, The Village Voice, Ms. Magazine, Psychology Today, and many other venues. She is the coauthor of “Life After Cars: Freeing Ourselves from the Tyranny of the Automobile”. She is also cofounder and cohost of The War on Cars, a podcast that looks at the eﬀects of automobile dependence on our society. Sarah lives in Brooklyn.
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Planet Philadelphia environmental radio show airs on 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia & gtownradio.com, 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Friday/month. Podcasts are available 24/7 at https://www.planetphiladelphia.com/show-archives and on Spotify.

Share your thoughts on the nature, the seasons,
or other comment, call: (484) 278-1846.

Podcast January 2, 2026 radio show: Climate Music and Art, Stephan Crawford, Diane Burko

1/3/2026

Inspiration to start the new year.
• Stephan Crawford, Executive Producer of The Climate Music Project, the creation and staging of science-guided music and visual experiences to inspire people to engage actively on the issue of climate change, while presenting of pieces of music that stand on their own as music.
• Diane Burko, artist whose artwork explores the intersection of art and science, focusing on monumental geological phenomena and issues of climate change.

Listen to the show:
www.mixcloud.com/PlanetPhiladelphia/climate-music-and-art-stephan-crawford-diane-burko-122026/

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Planet Philadelphia environmental radio show airs on 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia & gtownradio.com, 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Friday/month. Podcasts are available 24/7 at https://www.planetphiladelphia.com/show-archives and on Spotify. Share your thoughts on the nature, the seasons, or other comment: (484) 278-1846.

Celebrate the New Year with Planet Philadelphia 4-5:00 PM today

12/31/2025

Hopeful Sustainability Projects Planet Philadelphia 4-5:00 PM Friday 12/19/2025

12/12/2025

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Planet Philadelphia 4-5:00 PM Friday 12/19/2025
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As the year ends, we wanted to bring you positive news: some projects at the national/international and local levels that can move us forward environmentally.

Dr. Maria Antonia Tigre is the Director of Global Climate Change Litigation at the Sabin Center. She manages the Sabin Center's Global Climate Change Litigation Database with the support of the Sabin Center's Peer Review Network of Climate Litigation. Maria Antonia is a leading expert in the field of climate change law and climate litigation, having published dozens of articles on the topic. Her research particularly focuses on rights-based climate litigation, climate litigation in the Global South, and the forthcoming advisory opinions on climate change. We will be talking about some big rulings in international courts recognizing the human right to a healthy climate.

Devi Ramkissoon is the Chief Sustainability Officer of Montgomery County PA, a collar county of Philadelphia. She was recently appointed to this newly created position. We will be talking with her about how this new initiative is going to affect sustainability, the citizenry, and business.

December Fund Raising Appeal: Become a member of Gtown Radio, our local community radio station, and support Planet Philadelphia. We couldn’t do it without your support, which keeps local news and conversations alive! Donate at https://gtownradio.com/donate, venmo@G-townRadio, or send a check to GTown Radio 24 Maplewood Mall Philadelphia PA 19144. Please mention Planet Philadelphia. Your gift — no matter the size — means the world to us. Thank you!

Preventing Utility Shut Off During the Winter

12/6/2025

PA: moratorium on utility shut offs 12/1-3/31 if you are low income or can't pay the bill
NJ: moratorium on utility shut offs 11/15-3/15 if you are low income or can't pay the bill
DE: moratorium on utility shut offs 12/21-1/1, when temperature is <35F and after 4pm if you are low income or can't pay the bill

All three states also have various assistance programs for people struggling to pay their bills.. Reach out to your utility or enroll in one of these programs if you can't pay your bills.

Podcast 12/5/2025 radio show: Nourishing Nature Nourishes Us; Elspeth Hay & John Davis

12/6/2025

How do the production of food, the preservation of the environment, and sustainability fit together?

Elspeth Hay, host of the Local Food Report has a new book, Feed Us with Trees: Nuts and the Future of Food.
John Davis, former executive director of The Rewilding Institute and editor of Rewilding Earth.
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Planet Philadelphia airs on 92.9 FM in Philadelphia & gtownradio.com, 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Friday/month: https://www.planetphiladelphia.com/. Podcasts of radio shows available 24/7: https://www.planetphiladelphia.com/show-archives and on Spotify.

Planet Philadelphia 4-5:00 PM, today: Nourishing Nature Nourishes Us

12/4/2025

Planet Philadelphia environmental radio show 4-5:00 PM Friday 12/5/2025 on 92.9 FM WGGT-LP in Philadelphia & live streaming at https://gtownradio.com/

Elspeth Hay, host of the Local Food Report has a new book, Feed Us with Trees: Nuts and the Future of Food. She researched holistic, nutrient-dense diets rooted in wild foods and ancient knowledge. Hay spoke with nut growers, scientists, Indigenous knowledge-keepers, researchers, and food professionals. She describes how certain trees once played a vital environmental role as keystone species.

John Davis, former executive director of The Rewilding Institute and editor of Rewilding Earth serves on boards of RESTORE: The North Woods, Eddy Foundation, Champlain Area Trails, Cougar Rewilding Foundation, and Algonquin to Adirondack Conservation Collaborative. He talks with us about the economic and social implications of population decline, and what different levels of population mean for us and the planet, including our ability to feed ourselves.

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12/2/2025

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Nourishing Nature Nourishes Us - New Planet Philadelphia 4-5:00 PM, 12/5/2025

11/28/2025

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Planet Philadelphia environmental radio show 4-5:00 PM Friday 12/5/2025 on 92.9 FM WGGT-LP in Philadelphia & live streaming at https://gtownradio.com/

How do the production of food, the preservation of the environment and sustainability fit together?

Elspeth Hay, host of the Local Food Report has a new book, Feed Us with Trees: Nuts and the Future of Food. She researched holistic, nutrient-dense diets rooted in wild foods and ancient knowledge. Hay spoke with nut growers, scientists, Indigenous knowledge-keepers, researchers, and food professionals. She describes how certain trees once played a vital environmental role as keystone species.
John Davis, former executive director of The Rewilding Institute and editor of Rewilding Earth serves on boards of RESTORE: The North Woods, Eddy Foundation, Champlain Area Trails, Cougar Rewilding Foundation, and Algonquin to Adirondack Conservation Collaborative. He talks with us about the economic and social implications of population decline, and what different levels of population mean for us and the planet, including our ability to feed ourselves.
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Podcast 11/21/25 radio show: Climate Change Disinformation & Unethical Behavior; Richard Wiles & Tracy Carluccio

11/22/2025

What can be done about decades of climate change mis/disinformation and unethical conduct.

Richard Wiles, Center for Climate Integrity, talks about the underhanded push going on now to have the US Congress protect Big Oil from billions in climate change liability claims costs that would land on taxpayers were this effort successful.
Tracy Carluccio, Delaware River Keeper Network, talks about a recent Pennsylvania legislative public hearing about attempts to build a liquified natural gas (LNG) export terminal on the Philadelphia/Chester side of the river and how proponents have tried hard to keep their plans hidden from the public.

Listen to the show:
https://www.mixcloud.com/PlanetPhiladelphia/climate-change-disinformation-unethical-behavior-richard-wiles-tracy-carluccio-112125/

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Planet Philadelphia airs on 92.9 FM in Philadelphia & gtownradio.com, 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Friday/month: https://www.planetphiladelphia.com/ Podcasts of radio shows available 24/7: https://www.planetphiladelphia.com/show-archives and on Spotify.

Planet Philadelphia 4-5:00 PM today: Combatting Climate Change Disinformation & Unethical Behavior

11/20/2025

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What can be done about decades of climate change mis/disinformation and unethical conduct. We explore some projects of national significance which are attempting to counteract this conduct.

Richard Wiles is the President of the Center for Climate Integrity where he guides the organization’s efforts to expose Big Oil’s lies and demand accountability. Their organization harnesses expertise in law, science, advocacy, research, and strategic communications. We are talking to him about the efforts by various forces to limit liability claims against the harms from Big Oil and what is being done to counteract these forces.

Tracy Carluccio, Deputy Director of the Delaware River Keeper Network. The Network works on the issues, actions, regulations, legislation, policies, programs and decisions that impact the health of our Delaware River Watershed waterways. She discusses yet another attempt to build a liquified natural gas (LNG) export terminal on the Philadelphia/Chester side of the river. The developers of this project, she tells us, have tried hard to keep their plans hidden from the public.

And related news items with Linda Rosenwein

Planet Philadelphia environmental radio show airs on 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia & gtownradio.com, 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Friday/month. For more go to: https://www.planetphiladelphia.com/

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