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Keeping the power on, new Planet Philadelphia this Friday, March 5th

2/26/2021

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Grid Stability:
General and Local
Planet Philadelphia 4-5:00 PM Friday, 3/5/21
92.9 FM WGGT-LP in Philadelphia 
and live streaming at gtownradio.com.

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Severe weather events are likely to be more frequent because of climate change. The energy grid has not been able to handle all these events. So, in the wake of the rolling blackouts in Texas recently, in California this summer, and in other states, what should we know about grid stability? How is our Pennsylvania, or even Philadelphia, grid equipped to deal with severe weather events? What should be done to provide more resilience? Tune in to Planet Philadelphia environmental radio show 4-5:00 PM Friday 3/5/21 for this and more with guests:
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Karen Miu, Ph.D.: is professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Drexel University. She works on distribution networks, infrastructure and power systems. She will be telling us generally how the grid works and implications for grid stability. Recent developments involving interactions with customers and their energy choices as they use the grid is another component of grid stability, one which introduces behavioral elements.
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Emily Shapira:  is President and CEO of Philadelphia Energy Authority, which works with Philadelphia on energy issues. She will discuss the stability of our grid in Pennsylvania and Philadelphia compared to that in the various states where there have been recent rolling blackouts. She will also talk about the steps towards resilience that need to be taken to make the grid more stable.          ​
​Planet Philadelphia is a radio show about our shared environment. 
Listen 4:00-5:00 PM EST the first and third Friday a month on 
WGGT-LP 92.9 FM in Philadelphia and/or live stream at gtownradio.com. 
Also aired on Villanova University’s radio station, WXVU,
Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at 89.1FM. ​

Not in Philly? 
You can still listen to all the great G-town Radio
programing on the iPhone G-town Radio app, 
Tunein, Simple Radio, or other aps.

Podcasts are available shortly after live broadcast on 
planetphiladelphia.com show archives page for the full broadcast
or listen to individual interviews on ​
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Announcements mentioned in February 19th, 2021 Planet Philadelphia

2/22/2021

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1) Delaware Riverkeeper Network:  request to attend DRBC Public Meeting about whether to ban fracking or not in the Delaware River watershed. Be sure to watch Thursday's DRBC meeting to see if our watershed is protected from fracking including waste water disposal and water withdrawals.
Feb. 25 10:30am
Information about the event - monitoring whether the Delaware River Basin Commission will ban fracking in the Delaware River Watershed:
https://www.nj.gov/drbc/meetings/meeting_feb252021.html


2) ​Launch Event for PHENND Sustainability - Thurs. Feb. 25 11-1pm
This is a new effort.  PHENND Sustainability seeks to bring education institutions (including area campuses) and community organizations in Greater Philadelphia together to collaboratively use teaching, research, and learning to advance regional sustainability, climate resiliency, and environmental justice.
To register: 
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/phennd-sustainability-launch-tickets-138454287501

3) ​Transit Equity Day Registration
This month marks the 182nd birthday of Octavius Catto, civil rights leader who fought to desegregate Philadelphia’s horse-drawn trolleys in the 19th century. Octavius Catto's actions affirmed that everyone has a right to public transit. 
Clean Air Council invites you to join us virtually this Friday, February 26th from 12-1:30pm for the third annual Philadelphia Transit Equity Day as we celebrate Catto's legacy and continue the discussion on how we can create a more equitable transportation system in Philadelphia. Please join us and feel free to share this event with your networks. 
Register for the event:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2adV595kQBynKKnok_GMIw?fbclid=IwAR3p2b-f7jYmgmNDC5UJHehydJX5K8Lg1LScRpRn-4Ew73mlxYwt98qWgjc


4) ​Weavers Way Neighborhood Environmental Grants Deadline for grants 3/3/21
Community groups and organizations in Mr. Airy, Chestnut Hill, Germantown, Glenmside Roxborough, Fort Washington, East Falls, Blue Bell, Elkins Park and Flourtown are eligible.
Grants are $100-$500 for clearly identifiable public purposes resulting in tangible community improvement. Priority to projects helping to address climate change.
For form and guildelines, go to: https://www.weaversway.coop/pages/environment-committee-community-grants

5) Green Lease Leaders is Now Accepting Multifamily Applications
The Green Lease Leaders program now includes guidance for owners of multifamily housing looking to green their leases in the pursuit of high-performance properties. The Reference Guide for Landlords was developed by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the Institute for Market Transformation. Applications for 2021 recognition are due by March 31. Click here to apply.
https://www.greenleaseleaders.com/apply/


6)  Free Training from the Climate Reality Project for individuals 13 years and up
April 22-May 2.  Trainees must be committed to completing all the training to participate.  Content is tailored to those volunteering to work on climate issues in the US.  Training will take an estimated 14 hours and be done virtually.
The following in a Climate Reality Leadership training for people 13 years and up.  Those individuals 13-18 years old require parent permission to participate.  It is free.   Trainees become part of the Climate Reality Leadership Corps.
https://www.climaterealityproject.org/apply/virtual-us-training?utm_source=advocacy&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CRinUSV21&utm_content=CRinUSV21-email-1-a&utm_segment=CRinUSV21Email1All0221&mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiTXpCbU9EVXhaRFptTXpSbCIsInQiOiJUSE5vV3M4bEpObFNCalFiM25SdXRqRXlSdDJyQ0k4MldWazNCTk1iSUJNSVwva0h5NFBDOUpkY2lzVUwweEYwVlhrTHJwUlY5UVliUFVRNVh6dFhJT3pxNWRNcFMzNlc4YVhVNE16ZHdUK09SMEdWYVZLSDBpSFBxZFVqdFlWNWwifQ%3D%3D


7)  K-12 Environmental Literacy Program - free
This program comes from the federal government (NOAA)
https://www.noaa.gov/education/explainers/noaas-community-resilience-education-theory-of-change
The Franklin Institute will host its first-ever Virtual Youth Climate Summit! Do you know an interested Philly teen or their teacher? Please share this announcement! 
Applications now open! Visit our website to apply through March 5th and email youthclimatesummit@fi.edu with questions.
What is it?
  • Educational Workshops led by scientists, environmental justice activists, youth advocates, and more will showcase climate solutions and inspire action!
  • Teacher-Only Workshop will help teachers sharpen their skills in supporting youth-led action.
  • Action Planning Workshop to guide student/teacher teams in climate action planning to enact at their school!
Who can apply?
  • Teams of Philadelphia-area students in grades 8-12 and their teachers.
  • 1 team = 3 to 10 students + 1 teacher
When is it?
  • April 6th, 7th, 13th, and 14th​


8)  The Solutions Project Launches First-Ever Black Climate Week Feb. 22-28
OAKLAND, Calif. —  In celebration of Black History Month, the nonprofit The Solutions Project is hosting the first-ever Black Climate Week, today through Sunday, February 28. Throughout the week, The Solutions Project will publish a series of multimedia resources on its website and social media channels celebrating the extraordinary contributions of Black solutionaries advancing science and climate justice.

“Black Climate Week shines a celebratory spotlight on today’s Black climate leaders who have earned a special place in history for helping to solve the dual crises of systemic racism and climate change,” said The Solutions Project’s CEO, Gloria Walton.

This year’s debut Black Climate Week will celebrate solutionaries including:
  • Euneika Rogers-Sipp, an artist and designer who worked with agricultural landowners in the Black Belt to build Sustainable Rural Regenerative Enterprises for Families, and founded the Destination Design School of Agricultural Estates.
  • Gregory Jenkins, a professor in the Department of Meteorology at Penn State University whose areas of research include weather, climate justice, air quality and the connections to public health in West Africa.
  • The Reverend Leo Woodberry, a Southern pastor who brings clean energy jobs and projects to low-income communities while growing a coalition in support of climate and environmental justice.

The Solutions Project will publish a #BlackClimateWeek Reading List for people eager to learn more about climate justice and get involved in the climate justice movement. To see the full list of people Black Climate Week will celebrate, please click here.    
https://thesolutionsproject.org/campaigns/black-climate-week/                                            
if you have announcements about environmental events you would like us to include please email us at planetphila (at) gmail.com at least a week in advance of the event.​
​Planet Philadelphia is a radio show about our shared environment. 
Listen 4:00-5:00 PM EST the first and third Friday a month on 
WGGT-LP 92.9 FM in Philadelphia and/or live stream at gtownradio.com. 
Also aired on Villanova University’s radio station, WXVU,
Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at 89.1FM. ​

Podcasts are available shortly after live broadcast on 
planetphiladelphia.com show archives page for the full broadcast
or listen to individual interviews on ​
​Spotify| Anchor| Google| PocketCasts| Breaker| RadioPublic.

www.planetphiladelphia.com | www.gtownradio.com 
facebook |  @planetphila | @gtownradio
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Podcast of latest show: How to handle the huge problem of abandoned oil and gas wells? And Green Investing part 2

2/20/2021

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Pennsylvania has the highest number of abandoned oil and gas wells in the nation, but there are myriads of these wells all around the country. We talk with Adam Peltz, Senior Attorney in the Environmental Defense Fund’s (EDF) Energy program about the problems/dangers of these wells and what can we do about them.  Also on this show Linda Rosenwein, Ph.D., Planet Philadelphia’s reporter and assistant producer, gives the second half of her summary of green investing.

Listen to the full Planet Philadelphia broadcast Friday 2/19/2021 here: 
https://www.mixcloud.com/PlanetPhiladelphia/abandoned-oil-and-gas-wells-adam-peltz-senior-attorney-edf-energy-program-2192021/

The next Planet Philadlephia will be March 5,2021. Please do tune in then.

www.planetphiladelphia.com | www.gtownradio.com 
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4-5:00 today: Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells, Planet Philadelphia, 92.9 FM WGGT-LP in Philadelphia and gtownradio.com

2/12/2021

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What should be done about the huge number of abandoned oil and gas wells across the country?

New Planet Philadelphia
4-5:00 PM today, 2/19/21,
on 92.9 FM WGGT-LP in Philadelphia
and live streaming at gtownradio.com.
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Pennsylvania has the highest number of abandoned oil and gas wells in the nation, but there are myriads of these wells all around the country.  The issue of abandoned wells is largely unknown to the general public. What are the problems/dangers of these wells and what can we do about them?  What is the position of our government representatives on tackling this situation? Tune in to hear about this and more:
 
  • Adam Peltz is a Senior Attorney in the Environmental Defense Fund’s (EDF) Energy program.  He focuses on oil and gas regulation and policy and serves as a public advocate on oil and gas development issues, with a focus on well integrity.  Adam is responsible for managing multi-stakeholder efforts concerning oil and gas development to improve environmental outcomes through enhanced regulation and better industry practices.
  • Linda Rosenwein, Ph.D.: is Planet Philadelphia’s reporter and assistant producer.  She will give the second half of a summary on green investing.
​Planet Philadelphia is a radio show about our shared environment. 
Listen 4:00-5:00 PM EST the first and third Friday a month on 
WGGT-LP 92.9 FM in Philadelphia and/or live stream at gtownradio.com. 
Also aired on Villanova University’s radio station, WXVU,
Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at 89.1FM. ​

Not in Philly? 
You can still listen to all the great G-town Radio
programing on the iPhone G-town Radio app, 
Tunein, Simple Radio, or other aps.

Podcasts are available shortly after live broadcast on 
planetphiladelphia.com show archives page for the full broadcast
or listen to individual interviews on ​
​Spotify| Anchor| Google| PocketCasts| Breaker| RadioPublic.

www.planetphiladelphia.com | www.gtownradio.com 
facebook |  @planetphila | @gtownradio
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Listen to the podcast: Dr. Jennifer Wilcox, new Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy at DOE on Carbon Capture

2/6/2021

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In this Planet Philadelphia aired 2/5/2021 we talked about carbon capture with Dr. Jennifer Wilcox. We spoke with her just before she was just appointed Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy at the DOE in the Biden/Harris administration. Dr. Wilcox talks holistically about the recent developments in carbon capture and how these fit into an overall system of lowering CO2 gases. The views expressed are based on her extensive research.

Also on this show, Linda Rosenwein gives a distillation of recent environmental news, as well as a the first part of her report on what she found in her research into the current state of environmental investing. 

Listen to full show here:
https://www.mixcloud.com/PlanetPhiladelphia/dr-jennifer-wilcox-new-principal-deputy-assistant-secretary-for-fossil-energy-at-doe-on-carbon-cap/

Listen to individual interviews here:
https://anchor.fm/kay-wood9/episodes/Dr--Jennifer-Wilcox--new-Principal-Deputy-Assistant-Secretary-for-Fossil-Energy-at-DOE-on-Carbon-Capture-eq1f5
https://anchor.fm/kay-wood9/episodes/Environmental-investing-and-news-report-from-Linda-Rosenwein-eq1gu2
Announcements for this show:

Federal EPA Environmental Justice - Public Engagement and other information
The first public engagement call is 2/17 2-4pm EST
Purpose of calls is informing the public about EPA's EJ work and enhancing opportunities to maintain an open dialogue with EJ advocates.
Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-environmental-justice-public-engagement-call-registration-138640572685
For up-to-date information about Environmental Justice funding opportunities, events, and webinars, subscribe to EPA's Environmental Justice listserv by sending a blank email to: join-epa-ej@lists.epa.gov.


​Weavers Way Neighborhood Environmental Grants
Deadline for grants 3/3/21
Community groups and organizations in Mr. Airy, Chestnut Hill, Germantown, Glenmside Roxborough, Fort Washington, East Falls, Blue Bell, Elkins Park and Flourtown are eligible.
Grants are $100-$500 for clearly identifiable public purposes resulting in tangible community improvement. Priority to projects helping to address climate change.
For form and guildelines, go to: https://www.weaversway.coop/pages/environment-committee-community-grants


PA Environmental Justice Grants and other Information
DEP Grants, Loans, Rebates – If your environmental improvement project needs funding, DEP can help. We offer 31 grant and rebate programs to
support a range of projects to improve or protect the water, land, and air in Pennsylvania.
  • Small Business Advantage Grant
  • Alternative Fuel Vehicle Grants and Rebates
  • Driving PA Forward Grants and Rebates
  • Recycling and Waste Grants for Local Governments

Virtual Grant-Writing Workshop for PA Environmental Educators – Join successful grant writers and program officers of funding agencies on February 18
at 4:00 p.m. to increase your likelihood of success in applying for environmental education (EE) grant funding. Presenters will introduce the world of
funding, describe how to read a request for proposal (RFP), describe tips for success, describe where to find EE grants, and then open the discussion
for Q&A.

Community Conservation Partnerships Program Grants – The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (DCNR) Bureau of Recreation and
Conservation (BRC) assists local governments and recreation and conservation organizations with funding for projects related to parks, recreation, and
conservation.

​Planet Philadelphia is a radio show about our shared environment. 
Listen 4:00-5:00 PM EST the first and third Friday a month on 
WGGT-LP 92.9 FM in Philadelphia and/or live stream at gtownradio.com. 
Also aired on Villanova University’s radio station, WXVU,
Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at 89.1FM. ​

Not in Philly? 
You can still listen to all the great G-town Radio
programing on the iPhone G-town Radio app, 
Tunein, Simple Radio, or other aps.

Podcasts are available shortly after live broadcast on 
planetphiladelphia.com show archives page for the full broadcast
or listen to individual interviews on ​
​Spotify| Anchor| Google| PocketCasts| Breaker| RadioPublic.

www.planetphiladelphia.com | www.gtownradio.com 
facebook |  @planetphila | @gtownradio
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Planet Philadelphia 4-5:00 PM today, talking carbon capture with Dr. Jennifer Wilcox

2/5/2021

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Photo Credit: Noah McQueen

Tune in to Planet Philadelphia 4-5:00 PM today on WGGT-LP 92.9 FM in Philadelphia and/or live stream at gtownradio.com.

We spoke with Dr. Jennifer Wilcox just before she was appointed Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy at the DOE in the Biden/Harris administration. Dr. Wilcox talks holistically about the recent developments in carbon capture and how these fit into an overall system of lowering CO2 gases, based on her extensive research.

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Dr. Wilcox was most recently the Presidential Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering and Energy Policy at the University of Pennsylvania, and a Senior Fellow at the World Resources Institute. Wilcox's work examines the nexus of energy and the environment, developing strategies to minimize negative climate impacts associated with society's dependence on fossil fuels. Wilcox holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and M.A. in Chemistry from the University of Arizona and B.A. in Mathematics from Wellesley College. Her research focuses on innovative ways to avoid new CO2 emissions from entering the air as well as the removal of old emissions.  She is an author of a book on carbon capture/removal and an editor of a recent primer on the subject, “Carbon Dioxide Removal Primer”. 
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Planet Philadelphia is a radio show about our shared environment. Listen 4:00-5:00 PM EST the first and third Friday a month on WGGT-LP 92.9 FM in Philadelphia and/or live stream at gtownradio.com.
Also aired on Villanova University’s radio station,WXVU,
Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at 89.1FM.

 Not in Philly?
You can still listen to all the great G-town Radio
programing on the iPhone G-town Radio app,
Tunein, Simple Radio, or other aps.
 
Podcasts are available shortly after live broadcast on
planetphiladelphia.com show archives page for the full broadcast
or listen to individual interviews on
Spotify| Anchor| Google| PocketCasts| Breaker| RadioPublic.
 
www.planetphiladelphia.com | www.gtownradio.com
facebook |  @planetphila | @gtownradio


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Is carbon capture necessary? Planet Philadelphia 4-5:00 PM this Friday, with Dr. Jennifer Wilcox

2/3/2021

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On Planet Philadelphia this Friday: We talk carbon capture with Dr. Jennifer Wilcox, who was recently appointed Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy at the DOE in the Biden/Harris administration.

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Jennifer Wilcox, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy

​Planet Philadelphia environmental radio show 4-5:00 PM Friday 2/5/21
How necessary and feasible is carbon capture, especially from the air, for decreasing the CO2 in the atmosphere and in order to forestall climate change? We will discuss this with Dr. Jennifer Wilcox. We spoke with her just before she was just appointed Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy at the DOE in the Biden/Harris administration. Dr. Wilcox talks holistically about the recent developments in carbon capture and how these fit into an overall system of lowering CO2 gases.
 
Dr. Wilcox was most recently the Presidential Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering and Energy Policy at the University of Pennsylvania, and a Senior Fellow at the World Resources Institute. Wilcox's work examines the nexus of energy and the environment, developing strategies to minimize negative climate impacts associated with society's dependence on fossil fuels. Wilcox holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and M.A. in Chemistry from the University of Arizona and B.A. in Mathematics from Wellesley College. Her research focuses on innovative ways to avoid new CO2 emissions from entering the air as well as the removal of old emissions.  She is an author of a book on carbon capture/removal and an editor of a recent primer on the subject, “Carbon Dioxide Removal Primer”. 
Planet Philadelphia is a radio show about our shared environment. 
Listen 4:00-5:00 PM EST the first and third Friday a month on 
WGGT-LP 92.9 FM in Philadelphia and/or live stream at gtownradio.com. 
Also aired on Villanova University’s radio station, WXVU,
Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at 89.1FM. ​

Not in Philly? 
You can still listen to all the great G-town Radio
programing on the iPhone G-town Radio app, 
Tunein, Simple Radio, or other aps.

Podcasts are available shortly after live broadcast on 
planetphiladelphia.com show archives page for the full broadcast
or listen to individual interviews on ​
​Spotify| Anchor| Google| PocketCasts| Breaker| RadioPublic.

www.planetphiladelphia.com | www.gtownradio.com 
facebook |  @planetphila | @gtownradio
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Coming up: Carbon Capture, Planet Philadelphia 4-5:00 PM Friday 2/5/21

1/29/2021

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Tailings pile at the Vermont Asbestos Mine near Belvidere Mountain in Vermont . Photo credit: Caleb M Woodall, PhD Candidate, WPI
Planet Philadelphia environmental radio show 4-5:00 PM Friday2/5/21:
 
How necessary and feasible is carbon capture, especially from the air, for decreasing the CO2 in the atmosphere and in order to forestall climate change?
 
  • Dr. Jennifer Wilcox has recently come to the University of Pennsylvania from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.  She is the Presidential Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering and Energy Policy at the University of Pennsylvania and also has a faculty research appointment at the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the University.  In addition, she is a Senior Fellow at the World Resources Institute.  Her research focuses on innovative ways to avoid new CO2 emissions from entering the air as well as the removal of old emissions.  She is an author of a book on carbon capture/removal and an editor of a recent primer on the subject, “Carbon Dioxide Removal Primer”. Dr. Wilcox will be talking holistically about the recent developments in carbon capture and how these fit into an overall system of lowering CO2 gases.
 
  • News:   a distillation of recent environmental news, as well as a brief summary on an additional environmental subject.
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About: Planet Philadelphia is a radio show about our shared environment. Listen 4:00-5:00 PM EST the first and third Friday a month on WGGT-LP 92.9 FM in Philadelphia and/or live stream at gtownradio.com. Also aired on Villanova University’s radio station,WXVU, Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at 89.1FM. ​
 Not in Philly? 
You can still listen to all the great G-town Radio
programing on the iPhone G-town Radio app, 
Tunein, Simple Radio, or other aps.

Podcasts are available shortly after live broadcast on 
planetphiladelphia.com show archives page 
for the full broadcast or listen to individual interviews on ​Spotify| Anchor| Google| PocketCasts| Breaker| RadioPublic.

www.planetphiladelphia.com | www.gtownradio.com 
facebook |  @planetphila | @gtownradio
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Podcast now available: Talking about how to fix public transit & cut GHG

1/17/2021

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Transportation is one of the big contributors to greenhouse gases as well as pollution. Public transportation, which may be better for the environment, is having significant financial problems, which are being exacerbated by COVID-19. How can we address these environmental transportation problems? We talk about this with Professor Megan Smirti Ryerson, the UPS Chair of Transportation at the University of Pennsylvania, and with Professor Eric Goldwyn, researcher at New York University. This and more on this Planet Philadelphia environmental radios show aired on 92.9 FM WGGT-LP in Philadelphia and gtownradio.com 1/15/21.

Listen to full broadcast show:
https://www.mixcloud.com/PlanetPhiladelphia/talking-about-how-to-fix-public-transit-cut-ghg-with-guests-dr-megan-smirti-ryerson-and-dr-eric/

Individual interviews:
https://anchor.fm/kay-wood9/episodes/Dr--Eric-Goldwyn-on-urban-transportation-systems-in-our-COVID-19-era-ep2ep
https://anchor.fm/kay-wood9/episodes/Dr--Megan-Smirti-Ryerson-talks-about-transportation-systems--the-intersection-with-justice-and-the-environment--and-how-we-might-fix-these-problems-ep3j4
Planet Philadelphia airs on WGGT-LP 92.9 FM in Philadelphia and live streams at gtownradio.com the first and third Fridays a month. Also aired on Villanova's radio station, WXVU, Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at 89.1FM. A big thank you to everyone who ​donated to support local radio! And if you still would like to donate to help support local radio, you can still do so here. ​
Planet Philadelphia podcasts
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Announcements for 1/15/21 show

1/16/2021

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  • Academy of Natural Science Environmental Justice Week, Jan. 11-19
    https://ansp.org/programs-and-events/festivals/environmental-justice-week/
    Many of these events have already happened, but the above link is available on line which is an hour long introduction to the series.  Online videos of some of the previous events also are available at the above link.
    ​Tuesday Jan. 19 at 6 pm:  Cheryl Beth Silverman Lecture Featuring Corina Newsome. She is talking about underrepresented communities and wildlife sciences.

  • Public Comment Periods on RGGI (Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative) and Clean Up of the Former South Philadelphia Refinery. These public comment periods ended 1/14.  However, the efforts to further this environmental work continues and final decisions on RGGI and refinery remediation have yet to be decided. You can follow developments on RGGI at the state government website. on the refinery on Philly Thrive, Clean Air Council, and Lindy Institute websites.

  • EPA Environmental Justice Report
    ​The federal government's EPA's fiscal year 2020 2020 Environmental Justice Progress Report is now available: 
    https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2021-01/documents/2020_ej_report-final-web-v4.pdf
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Tune in 4-5:00 pm today: Options to help our troubled transit systems

1/15/2021

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Planet Philadelphia
4-5:00 PM today, 1/15/21
92.9 FM WGGT-LP in Philadelphia
​and live streaming at gtownradio.com.

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Transportation is one of the biggest climate change gases contributors as well as emitting pollution affecting all our health. Public transportation, which is better for our environment, has significant financial problems, which are being exacerbated by COVID-19. How can we address these environmental, health, and fairness transportation problems? We talk about this with Professor Megan Smirti Ryerson, the UPS Chair of Transportation at the University of Pennsylvania, and with Professor Eric Goldwyn, researcher at New York University on Planet Philadelphia environmental radio show today.
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Planet Philadelphia airs on WGGT-LP 92.9 FM in Philadelphia and live streams at gtownradio.com the first and third Fridays a month. Also aired on Villanova's radio station, WXVU, Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at 89.1FM. ​

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New Planet Philadelphia Tomorrow: Dr. Megan Smirti Ryerson and Dr. Eric Goldwyn on how to fix our transit systems

1/8/2021

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Transportation and the Environment

Planet Philadelphia 4-5:00 PM Friday 1/15/21
92.9 FM WGGT-LP in Philadelphia
and live streaming at gtownradio.com.
Transportation is one of the big contributors to greenhouse gases as well as pollution. Public transportation, which may be better for the environment, is having significant financial problems, which are being exacerbated by COVID-19. How can we address these environmental transportation problems?

  • Dr. Megan Smirti Ryerson is the UPS Chair of Transportation and a professor in the departments of City and Regional Planning and of Electrical and Systems Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania. Her work in in transportation infrastructure planning and demand forecasting and her work supports the design of transportation systems that are safe efficient and resilient. She will tell us about the problems with our current transportation systems, the intersection of these issues with the environment, and how we might fix these problems. 
 
  • Dr. Eric Goldwyn is a researcher and professor at New York University. Among his affiliations there is the Transportation and Land-Use program at the Marron Institute. He works on transportation planning and technology with practical implications, particularly in urban settings. He will be talking about work on urban transportation systems in our COVID-19 era and the future.
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Links to things mentioned on Jan. 1 show

1/5/2021

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Announcements:
 
EPA New Clearinghouse for Environmental Finance
Catalogues available funding, financing, and instructional resources to aid communities in their efforts to improve environmental conditions.
www.epa.gov/chef
 
Calendar of Environmental Events in Pennsylvania's Delaware Valley
As of 1/1/21, Meenal Raval's list has been discontinued. 
 The following list takes its place:  climateactionphilly.blog/events/ to read events.
climateactionphilly@gmail.com to send events for inclusion in the list
 
Recycling of Campaign Yard Signs
NW Philadelphia group is using the for a mural to celebrate democracy.
for more donation information contact Betsy Teutsch (bpteutsch@comcast.net) or Adina Newberg (new.adina@gmail.com)
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Podcast available, 1/1/2021 Planet Philadelphia

1/3/2021

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Promising developments in future technology with 
​Dr. Nicola Ferralis, MIT research scientist

Our wide ranging conversation with Dr. Nicola Ferralis about promising developments in future technology which could help with climate change, including something his own lab at MIT is working on: a system for electricity-free cooling material inspired by camel fur of all things. This and more on this Planet Philadelphia aired on 92.9 FM WGGT_LP in Philadelphia and simultaneous streamed on gtownradio.com January 1, 2021. Dr. Ferralis is a Research Scientist in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at MIT and Program Manager for the MIT Energy Initiative Low Energy Carbon Center on Energy Storage.

Listen to full show:
https://www.mixcloud.com/PlanetPhiladelphia/promising-developments-in-future-technology-with-dr-nicola-ferralis-mit-research-scientist/
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New Planet Philadlephia 4-5:00 today, start 2021 with a bit of hope for our future

1/1/2021

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    Wishing you a 
New Year full of hope!  
Planet Philadelphia
​4-5:00 PM today
92.9 FM WGGT-LP in Philadelphia 
and live streaming at gtownradio.com.
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Listen to our wide ranging conversation with Dr. Nicola Ferralis about some promising trends, breakthroughs and developments in future technology which could help with climate change, including something his own lab at MIT is working on: a system for electricity-free cooling material inspired by camel fur of all things. 
A big thank you to everyone who
​donated to support local radio!
Planet Philadelphia airs on WGGT-LP 92.9 FM in Philadelphia and live streams at gtownradio.com the first and third Fridays a month. 

Also aired on Villanova's radio station, WXVU,
Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at 89.1FM. ​
 
New for 2021: Listen Planet Philadelphia podcasts
on these additional platforms:
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