Planet Philadelphia

What to do about dangerous gases leaking into our air, new Planet Philadelphia on May 5th, 2021

5/14/2021

Photo by Eduardo Soares on Unsplash

Actions to Control Air Pollution:
National, International,
and Local Advocacy

Planet Philadelphia 4-5:00 PM Friday 5/21/21
92.9 FM WGGT-LP in Philadelphia
and live streaming at gtownradio.com.

Air pollution is a significant result of the use of greenhouse gases and other environmental degradation. Did you know that the hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) that cool most of our refrigerators at home and in stores are a serious national and international problem? HFCs are much more potent climate change gases than the usual greenhouse gases we hear about. Hear how HFCs are starting to be addressed at national and international levels. At a more local level, neighbors are working to curtail natural gas and other air pollution issues that are also affecting our lives.

Avipsa Mahapatra: is the climate lead of the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA), an international campaigning organization committed to investigating and exposing environmental crime and campaigning to protect endangered species and the natural world. She will discuss their campaign against HFCs, a cooling agent, and the investigative work they did to uncover HFC gas leaks in supermarkets.

Lynn Robinson: is Director of Neighbors Against the Gas Plants (NAGP), a local advocacy group in the Nicetown area of Philadelphia. She is active in environmental and human rights groups. Lynn is a retired Philadelphia public school teacher. She will talk about the efforts of NAGP to eliminate new SEPTA (the organization which runs public transportation in the area) gas plants plus other environmental and air pollution reduction activities in Philadelphia.

Tune in to the next Planet Philadelphia
4:00-5:00 PM ET, May 21, 2021 on your radio at WGGT-LP 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia
and/or live stream at gtownradio.com everywhere.
Planet Philadelphia is also aired on Villanova University’s radio station, WXVU,
Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at 89.1FM.

www.planetphiladelphia.com | www.gtownradio.com
facebook | @planetphila | @gtownradio

Announcements for 5/7/21 Show

5/10/2021

Household Hazardous Waste Disposal
For items toxic, flammable, corrosive or reactive.
May 15 9am-3pm, 4800 Parkside Ave.
COVID protocols require pre-registration and scheduling an appointment
Visit philadelphiastreets.com/hazardous-waste/ for list of acceptable household waste and pre-registration

Opposing Chester Poor Environmental Conditions
To oppose the privatization of the Delcora sewage sludge and industrial waste incinerator:
https://cleanaircouncil.salsalabs.org/delcoraaqua
Best done by end of Tuesday 5/11
Working on the water permit
https://cleanaircouncil.salsalabs.org/chester

EPA Second National Environmental Justice Community Engagement Call
May 19 2-4pm EST
The purpose is to inform the community and other stakeholders about EPA’s environmental Justice (EJ) work and enhance opportunities to maintain an open dialogue with EJ advocates.
For more information:
Email Robinson.Victoria@epa.gov or Motilall.Christina@epa.gov
Website: https://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/national-environmental-justice-community-engagement-calls

Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) – Gas Commission Town Hall
Tuesday May 11 10 am
Arranged by the Philadelphia Office of Sustainability
The time to register to testify live is over.
Written testimony materials can be submitted through Friday May 28, although early submission is encouraged to allow time for review. Email sustainability@phila.gov
Link to observe the Town Hall: Gas Commission website
Link to view draft materials: View Draft Materials

Science Magazine Article on Declining Discount Rate of Social Cost of Carbon
Article title: Determining Benefits and Costs for Future Generations
Authors: K. Arrow, M. Cropper, C. Gollier, B. Groom, G. Heal, R. Newell, W. Nordhaus, R. Pindyck, W. Pizer, P. Portney, T. Sterner, R.S.J. Tol, M. Weitzman
In Science, Vol. 341, July 26, 2013, p. 349-350

Tune in to the next Planet Philadelphia
4:00-5:00 PM ET, May 21, 2021 on your radio at WGGT-LP 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia
and/or live stream at gtownradio.com everywhere.
Planet Philadelphia is also aired on Villanova University’s radio station, WXVU,
Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at 89.1FM.

www.planetphiladelphia.com | www.gtownradio.com
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Podcast of 5/7/2021 Planet Philadelphia

5/8/2021

Dr. Tamma Carleton, professor at the Bren School of Environmental Science and Management of the University of California Santa Barbara, and Dr. Richard Bradbury, the head of the “people conservation science” team at the Centre for Conservation Science of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) and honorary research fellow at Cambridge University, explore why the social cost of carbon (SCC), its calculation and its amount are important. As examples, would a higher cost of SCC persuade decision makers to lower air pollution, support alternatives to fertilizer, use greener electricity, or conserve natural habitats?

https://www.mixcloud.com/PlanetPhiladelphia/how-do-you-figure-the-social-cost-of-carbon-and-the-economics-of-conserving-nature/
For individual interviews:
Spotify| Anchor| Google | PocketCasts| Breaker| RadioPublic

Tune in to the next Planet Philadelphia
4:00-5:00 PM ET, May 21, 2021 on your radio at
WGGT-LP 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia
and/or live stream at gtownradio.com everywhere.

Planet Philadelphia is also aired on Villanova University’s radio station, WXVU,
Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at 89.1FM.

www.planetphiladelphia.com | www.gtownradio.com
facebook | @planetphila | @gtownradio

How do you figure? The Social Cost of Carbon, 4-5:00 p.m. today

5/7/2021

Tune in to Planet Philadelphia 4-5:00 p.m. today,
on 92.9 FM WGGT-LP in NW Philadelphia
and gtownradio.com everywhere.

Photo credit - Kay Wood

Photo credit - Jared Murray, Unsplash

The social and environmental harm fossil fuel pollution causes hasn't generally been taken into account in decisions about how to structure our society. Planet Philadelphia guests today tell us how they hope to change the old way of doing business. Our interviews explore why the SCC, its calculation and its amount are important. As examples, would a higher cost of SCC persuade decision makers to lower air pollution, support alternatives to fertilizer, use greener electricity, or conserve natural habitats?

Explore these issues with guests:

Dr. Tamma Carleton: is a professor at the Bren School of Environmental Science and Management of the University of California Santa Barbara. She is the co-author of a recent working paper “Updating the United States Government’s Social Cost of Carbon” to be published in a forthcoming book of energy and environmental policy proposals of the Energy Policy Institute of the University of Chicago. She will discuss the importance of the SCC and a two-step process to return the United States government’s SCC to the frontier of economics and climate science.

Dr. Richard Bradbury: is the head of the “people conservation science” team at the Centre for Conservation Science of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) and honorary research fellow at Cambridge University. He will discuss research on the economic value of intact ecosystems and the economic benefits of protecting nature – calculations which rely, in part, on the social cost of carbon.

Tune in to Planet Philadelphia
4:00-5:00 PM ET today!
Listen live on your radio at
WGGT-LP 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia
and/or live stream at gtownradio.com everywhere.

You can also 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
or listen to individual interviews on
Spotify| Anchor| Google| PocketCasts| Breaker| RadioPublic.

Planet Philadelphia is also aired on Villanova University’s radio station, WXVU,
Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at 89.1FM.

www.planetphiladelphia.com | www.gtownradio.com
facebook | @planetphila | @gtownradio

Implications of Carbon Costs: The Social Cost of Carbon (SCC) Planet Philadelphia 4-5:00 PM Friday 5/7/21

4/30/2021

Photo by Luca Bravo on Unsplash

Sometimes economic implications of environmental issues determine policy decisions and outcomes. One of the economic variables affecting these decisions is the amount used for the social cost of carbon (SCC), which has been controversial. Our interviews explore why the SCC, its calculation and its amount are important. As examples, would a higher cost of SCC induce decision makers to lower air pollution, support alternatives to fertilizer, use greener electricity, or conserve natural habitats?

Tune in to Planet Philadelphia environmental radio show 4-5:00 PM Friday5/7/21 at 92.9 FM WGGT-LP in Philadelphia and live streaming at gtownradio.com. Explore these issues with guests:

Dr. Tamma Carleton: is a professor at the Bren School of Environmental Science and Management of the University of California Santa Barbara. She is the co-author of a recent working paper “Updating the United States Government’s Social Cost of Carbon” to be published in a forthcoming book of energy and environmental policy proposals of the Energy Policy Institute of the University of Chicago. She will discuss the importance of the SCC and a two-step process to return the United States government’s SCC to the frontier of economics and climate science.

Dr. Richard Bradbury: is the head of the “people conservation science” team at the Centre for Conservation Science of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) and honorary research fellow at Cambridge University. He will discuss research on the economic value of intact ecosystems and the economic benefits of protecting nature – calculations which rely, in part, on the social cost of carbon.

The next Planet Philadelphia will be
May 7th at 4:00-5:00 PM EST.
Listen by tuning your radio dial to WGGT-LP 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia
and/or live stream at gtownradio.com everywhere.
Also aired on Villanova University’s radio station, WXVU,
Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at 89.1FM.

www.planetphiladelphia.com | www.gtownradio.com
facebook | @planetphila | @gtownradio

Celebrating the 51st Earth Day

4/22/2021

Celebrate our beautiful amazing home today, Earth Day April 22nd, by listening to Planet Philadelphia’s podcast of this moving and inspiring multi-faith talk with The Rev. Mitchell C. Hescox, Imam Quaiser D. Abdullah, Rabbi Malkah Binah Klien, Sr. Mary Elizabeth Clark. Our guests delve into the common threads each religion holds around climate change. Listen here:

https://anchor.fm/kay-wood9/episodes/What-does-religion-say-about-Climate-Change-Morality--Multi-Faith-Roundtable-Discussion-enomdi/a-a46k87

The next Planet Philadelphia will be
May 7th at 4:00-5:00 PM EST.
Listen by tuning your radio dial to WGGT-LP 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia
and/or live stream at gtownradio.com everywhere.
Also aired on Villanova University’s radio station, WXVU,
Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at 89.1FM.

www.planetphiladelphia.com | www.gtownradio.com
facebook | @planetphila | @gtownradio

Listen to the Podcast of the 4/16/21 Planet Philadelphia

4/19/2021

On our Earth Day show we talked about ways of improving life on earth for everyone with guests:

Tykee James: is the Government Affairs Coordinator for the National Audubon Society and co-founder of May 2020 Black Birders Week. He will reflect on the importance of the natural world and the experiences of people of color in this sphere.
Rachel Cleetus: is the Policy Director of the Climate and Energy Program of the Union of Concerned Scientists. She will reflect on Biden administration’s recent climate proposals in the jobs and infrastructure initiative.

Listen to full broadcast for this and more here:

This Planet Philadelphia, a radio show about our shared environment, was aired on 4/16/21 on 92.9FM WGGT-LP in Philadelphia and streamed on at gtownradio.com.For more information go to: www.planetphiladelphia.com| @planetphila

Individual interviews:
Tykee James:

https://anchor.fm/kay-wood9/episodes/Birding-while-Black-ev5pb

Rachel Cleetus:

https://anchor.fm/kay-wood9/episodes/President-Bidens-infrastructure-Plan-ev5pvi

The next Planet Philadelphia will be
May 7th at 4:00-5:00 PM EST.
Listen by tuning your radio dial to WGGT-LP 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia
and/or live stream at gtownradio.com everywhere.
Also aired on Villanova University’s radio station, WXVU,
Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at 89.1FM.

www.planetphiladelphia.com | www.gtownradio.com
facebook | @planetphila | @gtownradio

Announcements for 4/16 show

4/19/2021

Electronics Recycling
Saturday 4/24 9am-1pm
Chestnut Hill College, 9601 Germantown Ave, Phila.
Suggested donation: $10-$20, fees for older CRT TVs and monitors and all air conditioning items.
Get all the details here. https://weaversway.coop/ewaste

EPA’s Urban Water Program and Progress Report
See their latest report: https://www.epa.gov/urbanwaterspartners/progress-report-urban-waters-program
Urban Waters also provides grant funding to community-based organizations and non-profits through the Five Star and Urban Waters Grant Program: https://www.nfwf.org/programs/five-star-and-urban-waters-restoration-grant-program

Montgomery County Hazardous Waste Recycling Events
Register at www.MontcoPARecycles.org
By appointment only and preregistration is required.  Follow COVID-19 guidelines when attending.
No TVs, electronics or appliances.  For residential customers only.
Sat. April 24, Boyertown Middle School East, 2020 Big Rd., Gilbertsville
Sat. May 1, Indian Valley Middle School, 130 Maples Ave., Harleysville
Sat. May 8, Montgomery Country Community College, enter at 595 Cathcart Rd., Blue Bell
Sat. Jun 12, Temple University-Ambler Campus, enter at 1431 East Butler Pk., Ambler
Sat. June 19, Abington Junior High School, enter at 2056 Susquehanna Rd., Abington
Sat. September 25, Spring-Ford 9thGrade Center, 400 South Lewis Rd., Royersford
Sat. October 24, Lower Merion Transfer Station, 1300 North Woodbine Ave., Penn Valley
In case of severe weather, call (610) 278-3618 and press option 6 for event status
For more information go to:  www.MontocoPARecycles.org

Sustainable Business Network’s Green Stormwater Infrastructure Awards
Annual award celebrating Philadelphia’s Green City, Clean Waters Plan
Thurs, 4/22 5:30pm on Zoom
To register:  www.sbnphiladelphia.org/gsi-partners
Free with suggested donation

PHENND Sustainability Partnership Gathering
Mini-presentation and networking event.
April 29 3:30-4:45 on Zoom
Highlighting existing campus-community partnerships that advance UN Sustainable Development Goals in the Delaware Valley
RSVP:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/phennd-sustainability-partnership-gathering-tickets-150069033519?ref=emma1079aaa0z27fd0caa0

Philadelphia Tree Survey
Run by Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Department to determine how residents think about trees in order to help design a 10 year plan to increase the tree canopy
Survey open 4/12-mid June
To take part, the public can visit: https://www.phila.gov/programs/philly-tree-plan/.

The next Planet Philadelphia will be May 7th at 4:00-5:00 PM EST.
Listen by tuning your radio dial to WGGT-LP 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia
and/or live stream at gtownradio.com everywhere.
Also aired on Villanova University’s radio station, WXVU,
Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at 89.1FM.

www.planetphiladelphia.com | www.gtownradio.com
facebook | @planetphila | @gtownradio

Celebrate our earth with Planet Philadelphia 4-5:00 PM today

4/16/2021

Tune in for the new Planet Philadelphia
4-5:00 PM today at 92.9 FM WGGT-LP in Philadelphia and gtownradio.com everywhere.

Earth Day is April 22 this year. Our reflections include those of a birder/naturalist who goes out into the field and a policy advocate. What are some of the big issues for our world on this year’s Earth Day? Listen to our wide ranging discussions with these guests on Planet Philadelphia environmental radio show 4-5:00 PM today 4/16/21:

Tykee James: is the Government Affairs Coordinator for the National Audubon Society and co-founder of May 2020 Black Birders Week. He will reflect on the importance of the natural world and the experiences of people of color in this sphere.

Rachel Cleetus: is the Policy Director of the Climate and Energy Program of the Union of Concerned Scientists. She will reflect on Biden administration’s recent climate proposals in the jobs and infrastructure initiative.

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.

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

Reflections on Paths for Progress for Earth Day, Planet Philadelphia, 4/16/21

4/9/2021

Ben Franklin Bridge - Photo by Fredy Martinez on Unsplash

Planet Philadelphia
4-5:00 PM Friday 4/16/21
92.9 FM WGGT-LP in Philadelphia and live streaming at gtownradio.com.

Earth Day is April 22 this year. Our reflections include those of a birder/naturalist who goes out into the field and a policy advocate. What are some of the big issues for our world on this year’s Earth Day? Listen to our wide ranging discussions with these guests on Planet Philadelphia environmental radio show 4-5:00 PM Friday 4/16/21:

Tykee James: is the Government Affairs Coordinator for the National Audubon Society and co-founder of May 2020 Black Birders Week. He will reflect on the importance of the natural world and the experiences of people of color in this sphere.
Rachel Cleetus: is the Policy Director of the Climate and Energy Program of the Union of Concerned Scientists. She will reflect on Biden administration’s recent climate proposals in the jobs and infrastructure initiative.

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.

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

Announcements mentioned in 4/2/21 Show

4/5/2021

Public Comment on Philadelphia’s Proposed Urban Agriculture Plan
Public comment accepted through May 15: https://sites.google.com/view/phillyagplan
There are 10 ‘stations” or opportunities for feedback on this interactive website.  Expect to take 15-30 minutes per ‘station.
If you don’t have internet access, call 215-6452145

Public Input on Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW)
The City wants input via a survey on future business opportunities for PGW that support the goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.  Survey responses are due by 4/9/21
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BN7PC9X

Hazardous Waste Disposal
Saturday 4/10 9am-3pm, 8401 State Rd. at Ashburner St.
https://www.philadelphiastreets.com/hazardous-waste/to get a list of acceptable household hazardous waste and/or to pre-register for this event or a later one

Solar Investment Tax Credit
This credit was extended which should help more people go solar.  Find out more:  https://www.seia.org/initiatives/solar-investment-tax-credit-itc

Household Electronics, Appliances and Metal Recycling
Paper shredding also available
Pottstown, PA Saturday $/10 9am-1pm
Pottsgrove Middle School, 1351 N. Hanover St.
$10 per vehicle
CRTs and Conventional TVs require an additional fee
Questions: ken@green-allies.orgor 267-3712288

Listen to the podcast 4/2/21 Planet Philadelphia

4/3/2021

In this show we examine some innovative strategies in how we use our land such as “enhanced rock weathering” and urban agriculture with guests Dr. David Beerling, Ash Richards and EmmaKate Martin.

Listen to the full show:
https://www.mixcloud.com/PlanetPhiladelphia/innovative-land-use-strategies-carbon-sequestration-and-urban-agriculture/

Individual interviews:
https://anchor.fm/kay-wood9/episodes/A-new-innovative-agriculture-carbon-sequestration-process-with-Dr--David-Beerling-eu5rkr

https://anchor.fm/kay-wood9/episodes/The-importance-of-urban-agriculture--Ash-Richards-and-EmmaKate-Martin--Philadelphia-Department-of-Parks-and-Recreation-eu5rrn

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

Planet Philadelphia 4-5:00 pm today, 4/2/21: Innovative land use strategies

4/1/2021

Basalt application, Norfolk1_photo credit Dr Dimitar Epihov

New Planet Philadelphia 4-5:00 PM today
WGGT-LP 92.9 FM in Philadelphia
& at gtownradio.com

In this show we examine some innovative strategies in how we use our land such as “enhanced rock weathering” and urban agriculture with guests:

Dr. David Beerling: works as a soil researcher at The University of Sheffield in the United Kingdom, is Director of the Leverhulme Centre for Climate Change Mitigation and Sorby Professor of Natural Sciences in the Department of Animal and Plant Sciences at the University of Sheffield, UK. He also is Editor in Chief of the Royal Society journal Biology Letters. He will talk about soil sequestration of carbon and specifically spreading rock dust on soil, a process known as “enhanced rock weathering”.

Ash Richards

EmmaKate Martin

Ash Richards and EmmaKate Martin: are in Philadelphia’s Department of Parks and Recreation. Ash is Philadelphia’s first Director of Urban Agriculture and is responsible for running the City’s FarmPhilly program. EmmaKate supports the Community Gardens in the Park Friends Network, coordinates the Junior Farmers program, and provides technical assistance for the other urban agriculture projects in FarmPhilly. They will discuss the development and workings of urban agriculture programs in a city with a significant minority and low income population as well as the relationship between these programs and social justice in addition to the environmental benefits. While the urban agriculture interview is about Philadelphia’s programs, it may serve as a source of information for other cities thinking about urban agriculture.

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.

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

Agriculture, the Land and the Environment - Planet Philadelphia 4-5:00 PM Friday 4/2/21

3/26/2021

Basalt Application Illinois -photocredit Jordan Goebig - ISEE

Planet Philadelphia environmental radio show 4-5:00 PM Friday4/2/21:

How can the use of our land, particularly for agriculture, help with environmental protection and climate change? We examine some innovative strategies in this area: “enhanced rock weathering” and urban agriculture. While the urban agriculture interview is about Philadelphia’s programs, it may serve as a source of information for other cities thinking about urban agriculture. The interaction of ideas and strategies between rural and urban agriculture could also help inform policies in all communities.

Dr. David Beerling: works as a soil researcher at The University of Sheffield in the United Kingdom, is Director of the Leverhulme Centre for Climate Change Mitigation and Sorby Professor of Natural Sciences in the Department of Animal and Plant Sciences at the University of Sheffield, UK. He also is Editor in Chief of the Royal Society journal Biology Letters. He will talk about soil sequestration of carbon and specifically spreading rock dust on soil, a process known as “enhanced rock weathering”.

Ash Richards and EmmaKate Martin: are in Philadelphia’s Department of Parks and Recreation. Ash is Philadelphia’s first Director of Urban Agriculture and is responsible for running the City’s FarmPhilly program. EmmaKate supports the Community Gardens in the Park Friends Network, coordinates the Junior Farmers program, and provides technical assistance for the other urban agriculture projects in FarmPhilly. They will discuss the development and workings of urban agriculture programs in a city with a significant minority and low income population as well as the relationship between these programs and social justice in addition to the environmental benefits.

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.

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

Announcements for 3/19/21 show

3/22/2021

Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI-P)
Update on this regional program originally recorded 3/1/21:
https://www.transportationandclimate.org/march-1-21-public-webinar,
slide deck https://www.transportationandclimate.org/sites/default/files/TCI-P-Updates-Webinar-March-2021.pdf
To share your thought and input on TCI-P (most helpful if before 4/1/21)
https://www.transportationandclimate.org/main-menu/tci-regional-policy-design-stakeholder-input-form

PECO Energy Efficiency Grants
Grants for energy efficient solutions for business offered until 4/15 or the money runs out.
Create an account and apply online:
https://pecoci.programprocessing.com/login/?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=1279254e-444b-4da8-b554-2c8a8106958a pecoci.programprocessing.com/login/?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=1279254e-444b-4da8-b554-2c8a8106958a

Public Meetings of EPA National Environmental Justice Advisory Council (NEJAC)
You can attend the whole meetings and/or provide comments. Entire meetings last from 1-7om EST, with public comment from 5-6pm. Register for 3/24 public meeting:
https://usepa.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_SZVUgD0VTV-ZVGtAJmEjdA
Register for 5/6 public meeting:
https://usepa.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_sK5kdQWdSgCgch7VdilSFw
usepa.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_sK5kdQWdSgCgch7VdilSFw
Register for 7/17 public meeting:
https://usepa.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_uV8AtyDISEqeMcymEVo2Xg

The movie “Curious: Think Outside the Pipeline!”
For virtual access to this children’s movie 3/20-4/4:
https://www.rocklandstrand.com/event/ants-log-stream-curious-think-outside-pipelinewww.rocklandstrand.com/event/ants-log-stream-curious-think-outside-pipeline
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2dc-mU4yuE&t=1s
The film also is available for schools, libraries, etc. to bring to the communities

Philadelphia Parks & Recreation can help you get a free yard tree
through its TreePhilly program.
Yard trees:
If you are looking for a tree for your sidewalk, apply for a street tree.
A citywide pickup event will take place on May 15 at FDR Park, while deliveries and neighborhood events will take place throughout the spring.
The spring won’t be TreePhilly’s first foray into pandemic giveaways. In 2020, it distributed more than 1,200 trees to homeowners, while observing COVID-19 mitigation guidelines. This season’s iteration will similarly follow coronavirus protocols:
Those interested can register for a free tree online.
https://www.phila.gov/services/trees-parks-the-environment/tree-related-services/get-a-street-tree/
Street trees for the sidewalk have a separate request form.

Recycling clothing & electronics: SmartCityPHL launches its first pilot with Retrievr | Office of Innovation and Technology
Clothing and electronics make up approximately 10 percent of Philadelphia’s waste stream, piling up in landfills. Through SmartCityPHL’s Pitch & Pilot program, Philadelphians will soon be able to dispose of these items responsibly from the convenience of their homes.
Through a partnership with Retrievr, residents can schedule doorstep pickup of unwanted clothing and electronics for recycling. Retrievr is the first winner of the first Pitch & Pilot challenge, which asked for ideas to reduce waste in Philadelphia.
How to use Retrievr’s service
Retrievr offers an on-demand doorstep collection for clothing and electronics. The company will pick up clothing and small electronics for free. While Retrievr charges a small fee for large electronics like TVs, microwaves, and air conditioners, residents are still able to recycle these items for free at sanitation convenience centers.
Residents can start scheduling pickups on Thursday, May 28. Retrievr will then begin collections on Monday, June 8.
Philadelphians can schedule a pickup by:
   •   Visiting retrievr.com
   •   Texting PICKUP to 757-70-FETCH (757-703-3824)
   •   Calling 757-70-FETCH (757-703-3824)
During the pilot period, Retrievr will update its platform to include Philadelphia, assess the collection of additional materials, and work with City partners to evaluate the impact of its service on waste diversion.

Find Free, Nutritious Food During COVID-19:
The City uses phila.gov/food, an easy to use resource (available in multiple languages), to provide the most up-to-date listing of food and meal sites for Philadelphians. Residents should check back often to confirm sites and schedules, as this information continues to change. For more information, contact OCFCommunications@phila.gov.

Announcing the 2021 Philly Spring Cleanup April 10, 2021, 9AM – 2PM , Application Deadline: March 29, 2021
The return of the Philly Spring Cleanup (PSC). The 2021 PSC will be held on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Due to new COVID-19 safety protocols, each project site must be limited to 20 volunteers max. Project coordinators must also complete a brief COVID-19 training prior to registering a project.
2021 Partner Application
Dedication like yours, along with the can-do attitude of thousands of volunteers all over the City, is exactly what we need to meet our goals.
If you have a project in mind for this year's Philly Spring Cleanup, there are two ways to submit your idea for approval:
1. Online: Click here to complete the application online. https://psc.philadelphiastreets.com/
2. Mail: Download the application here. (pdf)
https://psc.philadelphiastreets.com/
Mail completed application to:
Keith Warren Deputy Commissioner - Sanitation Division City of Philadelphia - Streets Department
730 Municipal Services Building
1401 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19102

For more about Gov. Wolf’s recent announcement of a bill to help EVs in PA
https://www.media.pa.gov/pages/DEP_details.aspx?newsid=1419