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Tune in today to Planet Philadelphia, 4-5 pm, 92.9 FM and streaming at gtownradio.com, green jobs in Philadelphia

1/18/2019

ECA Spray Foam Photo - white roofs keep houses cool.

Tune in today to Planet Philadelphia, 4-5 pm on 92.9 FM and streaming at gtownradio.com. Our guests will discuss the availability, quality, and training needed for green jobs, particularly for those in the energy efficiency field.

Pat Stanton is Director of Policy for E4TheFuture. She will discuss a recent national report on the availability of energy efficiency jobs broken down by state.
Also on today's show, Walter Yakabosky, Director of Training at ECA's Jobs Training Center will be visiting the station to talk about training workers to do energy efficiency jobs here in Philadelphia.

Tune in today to Planet Philadelphia 4-5 pm to WGGT-LP 92.9 FM Germantown Community Radio and streaming at gtownradio.com for important information about our green energy future.

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Are there many green jobs available, and are green jobs good jobs? Planet Philadelphia 4-5 pm this Friday, 92.9 FM and streaming at gtownradio.com

1/14/2019

ECA BPI Building Analyst Photo

Traditionally it has been thought that the fossil fuel industry provided the greater number of good jobs. This has been a reason many have continued supporting industries in greenhouse emitting energy sources instead of those that help lower greenhouse gas emissions. There has been some new research that shows that this old idea is in need of serious change.

Tune in to Planet Philadelphia 4-5 pm this Friday, 1/18/19, on WGGT-LP 92.9 FM Germantown Community Radio and streaming at gtownradio.com. Our guests discuss the availability, quality, and training needed for green jobs, particularly for those in the energy efficiency field.

Pat Stanton is Director of Policy for E4TheFuture

Pat Stanton is Director of Policy for E4TheFuture (Energy, Economy, Equity, Environment). E4TheFuture is a Massachusetts based organization that promotes residential clean energy and sustainable resource solutions to advance climate protection and economic fairness by influencing federal, state and local policies, and by helping to build a resilient and vibrant energy efficiency and clean energy sector. In October, Pat received the Energy Champion award from Keystone Energy Efficiency Alliance (KEEA) in Philadelphia. Pat was among those presenting to the U.S. legislative staff the findings of a recent national report on the availability of energy efficiency jobs broken down by state. She will be discussing this report.

Walter Yakabosky, Director of Training at ECA’s John S. and James L. Knight Green Jobs Training Center

Walter Yakabosky is the Director of Training at ECA’s John S. and James L. Knight Green Jobs Training Center located in Philadelphia and is responsible for developing and implementing curriculum and courses related to energy conservation and the Green Economy. Under his leadership the training center has served over 4,800 incumbent and emerging workers. He will be talking about this training program and the availability of energy efficiency jobs in our area. The ECA (Energy Coordinating Agency) helps people conserve energy and promotes a sustainable and socially equitable energy future for all in the Philadelphia region including training workers to do energy efficiency audits on housing.

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Environmental Jobs, new Planet Philadelphia 4-5 Friday 1/18/19

1/13/2019

How available are jobs that are consistent with lowering greenhouse emissions? This question has been a reason many have continued supporting greenhouse emitting energy sources. To find out some answers to this important question tune in to Planet Philadelphia 4-5 pm Friday 1/18/19on WGGT-LP 92.9 FM Germantown Community Radio and streaming at gtownradio.com

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Pat Stanton is Director of Policy for E4TheFuture (Energy, Economy, Equity, Environment). E4TheFuture is a Massachusetts based organization that promotes residential clean energy and sustainable resource solutions to advance climate protection and economic fairness by influencing federal, state and local policies, and by helping to build a resilient and vibrant energy efficiency and clean energy sector. In October, Pat received the Energy Champion award from Keystone Energy Efficiency Alliance (KEEA) in Philadelphia. Pat was among those presenting to the U.S. legislative staff the findings of a recent national report on the availability of energy efficiency jobs broken down by state. She will be discussing this report.

Representative from the ECA (Energy Coordinating Agency) which helps people conserve energy and promotes a sustainable and socially equitable energy future for all in the Philadelphia regionincluding training workers to do energy efficiency audits on housing. Their representative will be talking about this training program and the availability of energy efficiency jobs in our area.

Listen to Planet Philadelphia 4-5 PM the first and third Friday of the month on your radio dial at 92.9 FM WGGT-LP in NW Philadelphia, and G-Town Radio, http://www.gtownradio.com. Shows aired live will be available as podcasts shortly after they broadcast.

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Listen to the podcast: Jan. 4, 2019 Planet Philadelphia environmental radio show

1/7/2019

Listen to the podcast for the Friday, January 4, 2019 Planet Philadelphia aired live on WGGT-LP 92.9 FM Germantown Community Radio and streamed at gtownradio.com.

2018 had a number of important, even alarming, events and occurrences from extreme weather events made worse by the climate crisis, powerful institutional reports including from our own government, and of course political wrangling. these guests talk about some of these events and what lies ahead in 2019.

Christina Faulkner McDonough: California suffered from multiple big fires this summer. Christina Faulkner McDonough had a close call with the Woolsey Fire, and will tell us about her direct experiences. Even though CA is 3,000 miles away we are all connected. The smoke from the fires even reached here Philadelphia and contributed to days of poorer air quality.
Liz Robinson: Philadelphia Solar Energy Association (PSEA) Executive Director, a key advocate for solar energy in Pennsylvania, helping to develop the policy framework that has had many accomplishments. She will talk about environmental issues in the new year.
Karen Krivit: Philly Goat Project Director Karen Krivit and several volunteers talk about this unique community-based program. Don’t throw your Christmas tree in the trash. Recycle it by feeding it to the goats at the Philly Goat Project at Awbury Arboretum's Agricultural Village.

If you would like to hear the full interview host Kay Wood did with Director Karen Krivit and several volunteers at the Philly Goat Project at Awbury Arboretum's Agricultural Village the day after Christmas 2018, here is the link. It was a lot of fun to do the interview and you'll enjoy listening to it.
https://soundcloud.com/planetphiladelphia/karen-krivit-and-volunteers-at-the-philly-goat-project-at-awbury-arboretums-agricultural-village

For selected individual interviews
go to the Sound For The Planet page.

Listen to Planet Philadelphia 4-5 PM the first and third Friday of the month on your radio dial at 92.9 FM WGGT-LP in NW Philadelphia, and G-Town Radio, http://www.gtownradio.com. Shows aired live will be available as podcasts shortly after they broadcast.

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Today: Listen to Planet Philadelphia live today at 4-5 PM, 92.9 FM and streaming at gtownradio.com. What's ahead in 2019.

1/4/2019

Starting Line, Philadelphia Solar Energy Association (PSEA)

Liz Robinson, the Philadelphia Solar Energy Association (PSEA) Executive Director

Listen to Planet Philadelphia live today from 4-5 PM, 92.9 FM and streaming at gtownradio.com for a quick look at what's ahead in renewable energy and our climate change challenges for us here in PA with Liz Robinson, the Philadelphia Solar Energy Association (PSEA) Executive Director. She is a key advocate for solar energy in Pennsylvania, helping to develop the policy framework that has had many accomplishments.

Also on today's show:

Christina Faulkner McDonough: California suffered from multiple big fires this summer. Christina Faulkner McDonough had a close call with the Woolsey fire, and will tell us about her direct experiences. Even though CA is 3,000 miles away we are all connected. The smoke from the fires even reached here Philadelphia and contributed to days of poorer air quality.
Karen Krivit: Philly Goat Project Director Karen Krivit and several volunteers talk about this unique community-based program. Don’t throw your Christmas tree in the trash. Recycle it by feeding it to the goats at the Philly Goat Project at Awbury Arboretum's Agricultural Village.

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This Friday Planet Philadelphia guests will give some insight into the uncharted environmental territory ahead in 2019.

1/2/2019

Woolsey Fire, Christina Faulkner McDonough

2018 had a number of important, even alarming, events and occurances from extreme weather events made worse by the climate crisis, powerful institutional reports including from our own government, and of course political wrangling. We will discuss this with our very knowledgable guest, Liz Robinson, and get some insights into what’s ahead for us here in Pennsylvania in 2019. That and more so tune into Planet Philadelphia 4-5 pm Friday January 4, 2019 on WGGT-LP 92.9 FM Germantown Community Radio and streaming at gtownradio.com:

Christina Faulkner McDonough: California suffered from multiple big fires this summer. Christina Faulkner McDonough had a close call with the Woolsey fire, and will tell us about her direct experiences. Even though CA is 3,000 miles away we are all connected. The smoke from the fires even reached here Philadelphia and contributed to days of poorer air quality.
Liz Robinson: Philadelphia Solar Energy Association (PSEA) Executive Director, a key advocate for solar energy in Pennsylvania, helping to develop the policy framework that has had many accomplishments. She will talk about environmental issues in the new year.
Karen Krivit: Philly Goat Project Director Karen Krivit and several volunteers talk about this unique community-based program. Don’t throw your Christmas tree in the trash. Recycle it by feeding it to the goats at the Philly Goat Project at Awbury Arboretum's Agricultural Village.

Listen to Planet Philadelphia 4-5 PM the first and third Friday of the month on your radio dial at 92.9 FM WGGT-LP in NW Philadelphia, and G-Town Radio, http://www.gtownradio.com. Shows aired live will be available as podcasts shortly after they broadcast.

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Happy New Year!

12/31/2018

Begin 2019 with Planet Philadelphia

12/28/2018

Bebito radio interview, photo by Karen Krivit

Have a happier greener New Year and listen to Planet Philadelphia 4-5 pm Friday January 4, 2019 on WGGT-LP 92.9 FM Germantown Community Radio and streaming at gtownradio.com. Start the New Year off learning about your world with Planet Philadelphia guests:

Karen Krivit: Philly Goat Project Director Karen Krivit and several volunteers talk about this unique community-based program offering animal-assisted therapy, goat yoga, community wellness, and environmental education. Feed your Christmas tree to the goats at the Philly Goat Project at Awbury Arboretum's Agricultural Village.
Liz Robinson: Philadelphia Solar Energy Association (PSEA) Executive Director, a key advocate for solar energy in Pennsylvania, helping to develop the policy framework that has had many accomplishments. She will talk about solar energy and other campaigns to support environmental issues in the new year.

You're helping us progress towards our goal. But G-Town Radio still needs to raise another $3000 to stay on the air waves. We're all volunteers at this community-based radio station and not funded by National Public Radio or any university/college. To donate go to: gtownradio.com/donate. Please consider becoming a sustaining member for as little as $5 a month. Also, please mention Planet Philadelphia when you donate. Thank you for your generosity.

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Help Us Finish 2018 on a High Note

12/27/2018

G-town Radio is incredibly grateful to everyone who has donated so far. We are on pace for our most successful fundraiser yet.

BUT...we are still short of our goal of $10,000. We need to raise $3,000 more by year's end. Will you help us get there? You can make a one time donation or become a sustaining donor for $5, $10 or $20 a month. Every dollar counts and is tax deductible. Go to the Donate page of our website to make a donation now. (http://gtownradio.com/donate)

We still pinch ourselves when we turn on 92.9 FM and hear you (our neighbors) on the radio. It has been a thrilling ride so far. Please help us be even better in 2019.

Happy Holidays and best wishes for the New Year.

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PODCAST: Winter Solstice radio show 12/21/18

12/26/2018

https://www.mixcloud.com/PlanetPhiladelphia/scientist-and-justice-perspectives-on-our-environment-on-the-winter-solstice-radio-show-122118/

Scientist and Justice Perspectives on our environment on the Winter Solstice radio show 12/21/18
What better way to celebrate our winter solstice than thinking about planet earth and our place upon it? On today's show we talk with guests Roland Wall. Director Patrick Center for Environmental Research at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University in Philadelphia and Allison Acevedo, Esq., Director of Environmental Justice at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) about we can do to understand and/or help avoid problems in our own region caused by environmental issues and climate change.
Music:
Joni Mitchell - Big Yellow Taxi
Jethro Tull - Ring out solstice bells
Ethan Kuperberg - A Singing Rendition of “Climate-Change Christmas Carols”

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Seasons Greetings!

12/25/2018

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Celebrate the Winter Solstice with Planet Philadelphia today, 4-5 pm on 92.9 FM Germantown Community Radio and streaming at gtownradio.com

12/21/2018

What better way to celebrate our winter solstice than thinking about planet earth and our place upon it?

Today we talk with guests Roland Wall. Director Patrick Center for Environmental Research at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University in Philadelphia and Allison Acevedo, Esq., Director of Environmental Justice at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) about we can do to understand and/or help avoid problems in our own region caused by environmental issues and climate change.

Tune in 4-5 pm today to Planet Philadelphia on WGGT-LP 92.9 FM Germantown Community Radio and streaming at gtownradio.com.

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G-Town Radio needs to raise another $5000 soon to stay on the air waves. We are all volunteers at this community-based radio station and not funded by National Public Radio or any university/college. G-Town Radio hosts Planet Philadelphia. There are many other interesting and informative shows well worth listening to on G-Town Radio. To donate go to: gtownradio.com/donate. Please mention Planet Philadelphia when you donate. The website also gives information about mailing in contributions.

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Scientist and Justice Perspectives

12/14/2018

What are local experts saying we can do to understand and/or help avoid problems in our own region caused by environmental issues and climate change?

Tune in to Planet Philadelphia 4-5 pm Friday 12/21/18 on WGGT-LP 92.9 FM Germantown Community Radio and streaming at gtownradio.com to hear what these experts have to say:

Roland Wall. Director Patrick Center for Environmental Research at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University in Philadelphia, has academic interests including urban ecology and coupled human/natural systems. He is attending the UN Conference of Parties 24 (COP24) in Poland about the environment which has just concluded. He will talk about the COP24 and also about what the Philadelphia region can expect to happen, from a scientist’s point of view, because of climate change.

Allison Acevedo, Esq., Director of Environmental Justice at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), has worked at the U.S. Department of Labor and recently co-founded the Philadelphia Black Giving Circle among other jobs supporting systems change and resource collaboration. She will talk about DEP’s designated areas of environmental justice, which include most of Philadelphia, and about what is being done by the state to help mitigate environmental injustice for people who have low incomes and/or who are of color.

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Green New Deal and the Sunrise Movement

12/13/2018

Sunrise Movement, Planet Philadelphia radio show 3/16/18 Maddy Feldman, Ben Bristol, and Micah Lott - known by friends as Big Wind, spoke with Planet Philadelphia host Kay Wood about how to stop climate change and create millions of good jobs in the process. Those of us who think young people are apathetic about politics and our world will be quite surprised and inspired by this interview. These three young activists, Maddy Feldman, Ben Bristol, and Micah Lott are part of the new movement an organization called Sunrise is building.

Click here to hear their interview:

Sunrise Movement

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Green New Deal

12/13/2018

The Green New Deal has been getting a lot of attention recently. Here on Planet Philadelphia we've been talking about these issues for some time. You might want to listen to this interview on the Sound For The Planet page with Terri Burgin, Co-Chair of the Economic Dignity team at POWER, and Anthony Giancatarino, a Fellow at POWER, about the results in their Green Jobs Report.

POWER Green Jobs Report

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