Planet Philadelphia 4-5:00 PM Friday 6/18/21 |
Understanding the Ocean: |  Photo by Ishan @seefromthesky on Unsplash |
World Oceans Day is June 8 this year! The ocean is incredibly important to all of us and is environmentally endangered. Many of us know little about its ecological systems and how they support all life including us. On this Planet Philadelphia we will be talking about two ocean ecologies and their importance with:
 Photo courtesy of Angelique Brathwaite Angelique Brathwaite: is Director of Science and Management at Blue Finance. She is a marine biologist who has worked extensively on coral reef ecology and management, especially in her native island of Barbados. Her career as a marine conservationist includes many years with the government of Barbados. She will talk about the importance of coral reefs, how they fit into ocean ecology, why sustainable ocean financing is necessary to ocean conservation, as well as the issues that island nations face in preserving their coral reef resources. |  Photo: Marine Bioenergy, Inc. Brian and Cindy Wilcox: are co-founders of Marine Bioenergy, Inc. a company using innovative techniques to farm kelp for biofuels. Brian is an electrical engineer who worked in NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, including supervising the robotics vehicles group. Cindy trained in economics. They collaborated with marine biologists at the University of Southern California on kelp farming research. They will discuss kelp’s importance, farming kelp effectively, and using kelp for biofuel which has many environmental advantages over current biofuels. |
Tune in to hear Planet Philadelphia 4:00-5:00 PM ET today,
on the radio at WGGT-LP 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia
and/or live stream at gtownradio.com everywhere.
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iPhone G-town Radio app, or Tunein, Simple Radio, or other aps.
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on the radio at WGGT-LP 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia
and/or live stream at gtownradio.com everywhere.
Not in Philly? You listen to all the great G-town Radio programing on the
iPhone G-town Radio app, or 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
Planet Philadelphia podcast
of the 5/21/21 radio show:
Air Pollution Dangers And What To Do About Them
Air Pollution endangers our lives in myriad ways. On this Planet Philadelphia we discuss what to do about this in national, international, and local arenas. Avipsa Mahapatra, climate lead of the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) has a lot to say about refrigerant super pollutant HFCs, and Lynn Robinson, Director of Neighbors Against the Gas Plants (NAGP) hits hard addressing neighborhood air pollution sources and solutions.
Listen to this podcast of the radio show full broadcast here:
Listen to this podcast of the radio show full broadcast here:
Announcements for 5/21/21 Show:
Input on Forthcoming EPA Oil and Natural Gas Methane Rule
Purpose of the rule is to reduce methane and other harmful pollutants from new and existing sources in the oil and gas industry. This is a beginning step in developing the rule; EPA is seeking input from stakeholders.
• Training to help people effectively engage in the process: especially for tribes, small businesses: 2pm EST, May 25, 26, and 27
• Public listening sessions: Noon-9pm EST June 15, 16, 17
• Docket for public written input
https://www.epa.gov/controlling-air-pollution-oil-and-natural-gas-industry/epa-announces-public-listening-sessions.
Additional outreach opportunities will be put on the website as they are scheduled
Extended deadline for some Environmental Justice Grants from EPA and Additional Grants
Additional grants are for Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving (EJCPS) Cooperative Agreement Program and the Environmental Justice Small Grants (EJSG) Program . These additional projects are for work focusing on air quality and drinking water quality. The deadline has been extended to June 1.
For more information in EPA’s environmental justice grants, funding and technical assistance programs visit https://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice
EPA Environmental Justice and Systemic Racism Speaker Series:
CA’s EPA;s Pollution and Prejudice Project
June 10 12-1 EST
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/california-epas-pollution-and-prejudice-project-tickets-153190217063
Survey on Disposition of RGGI Funds
Delta Institute is conducting the survey to see in which public programs
the public would like RGGI resources to be invested
https://bit.ly/RGGI_survey_public
Germantown Farmers Market Returns
Saturdays noon to 4pm at Germantown Market Square through Oct. 30.
The goal is to increase sustainable agriculture in people of color communities
Talk on Flooding in E. Mt. Airy, Germantown, and Ogontz Areas
Speaker: Kell O’Day, PE Retired, Environmental Engineer and E. Mt. Airy Resident
Will cover topics such as the burying of Wingohocking Creek, Water Department designated flood zones and what residents can do about these problems
May 26 7pm
Zoom sign up: dkod41@gmail.com, put Wingohocking in the subject line.
Purpose of the rule is to reduce methane and other harmful pollutants from new and existing sources in the oil and gas industry. This is a beginning step in developing the rule; EPA is seeking input from stakeholders.
• Training to help people effectively engage in the process: especially for tribes, small businesses: 2pm EST, May 25, 26, and 27
• Public listening sessions: Noon-9pm EST June 15, 16, 17
• Docket for public written input
https://www.epa.gov/controlling-air-pollution-oil-and-natural-gas-industry/epa-announces-public-listening-sessions.
Additional outreach opportunities will be put on the website as they are scheduled
Extended deadline for some Environmental Justice Grants from EPA and Additional Grants
Additional grants are for Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving (EJCPS) Cooperative Agreement Program and the Environmental Justice Small Grants (EJSG) Program . These additional projects are for work focusing on air quality and drinking water quality. The deadline has been extended to June 1.
For more information in EPA’s environmental justice grants, funding and technical assistance programs visit https://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice
EPA Environmental Justice and Systemic Racism Speaker Series:
CA’s EPA;s Pollution and Prejudice Project
June 10 12-1 EST
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/california-epas-pollution-and-prejudice-project-tickets-153190217063
Survey on Disposition of RGGI Funds
Delta Institute is conducting the survey to see in which public programs
the public would like RGGI resources to be invested
https://bit.ly/RGGI_survey_public
Germantown Farmers Market Returns
Saturdays noon to 4pm at Germantown Market Square through Oct. 30.
The goal is to increase sustainable agriculture in people of color communities
Talk on Flooding in E. Mt. Airy, Germantown, and Ogontz Areas
Speaker: Kell O’Day, PE Retired, Environmental Engineer and E. Mt. Airy Resident
Will cover topics such as the burying of Wingohocking Creek, Water Department designated flood zones and what residents can do about these problems
May 26 7pm
Zoom sign up: dkod41@gmail.com, put Wingohocking in the subject line.
Tune in to hear the next Planet Philadelphia
4:00-5:00 PM ET, June 4th, 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
4:00-5:00 PM ET, June 4th, 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
Photo by Sonder Quest on Unsplash
Planet Philadelphia 4-5:00 PM today,
92.9 FM WGGT-LP in Philadelphia
and live streaming at gtownradio.com.
Air Pollution endangers our lives in myriad ways. On today’s Planet Philadelphia we discuss what to do about this big problem in national, international, and local arenas. HFCs (hydrofluorocarbons) are much more potent climate change gases than the usual greenhouse gases we hear about—and they’re leaking from many of our refrigerators and air-conditioners. 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. Tune in 4-5:00 PM (ET) today to 92.9 FM WGGT-LP in Philadelphia and live streaming at gtownradio.com to hear what our guests have to say:
 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 Planet Philadelphia 4:00-5:00 PM ET today
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
facebook | @planetphila | @gtownradio
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
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
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
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
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:
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
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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
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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
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
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:
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
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 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:
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
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
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.
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:
Rachel Cleetus:
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
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
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/.
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.
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Tune in for the new Planet Philadelphia
4-5:00 PM today at 92.9 FM WGGT-LP in Philadelphia and gtownradio.com everywhere.
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?
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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
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
Planet Philadelphia is a radio show about our shared environment aired 4:00-5:00 PM EST the first and third Friday a month on WGGT-LP 92.9 FM in Philadelphia and/or at gtownradio.com. Also 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.
Podcasts are available at
planetphiladelphia.com show archives page for the full broadcast or listen to individual interviews on
Spotify| Anchor| Google| PocketCasts| Breaker| RadioPublic.
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.
Podcasts are available at
planetphiladelphia.com show archives page for the full broadcast or listen to individual interviews on
Spotify| Anchor| Google| PocketCasts| Breaker| RadioPublic.
Planet Philadelphia is now a partner in Covering Climate Now, a global collaboration of more than 250 news outlets to strengthen coverage of the climate story.
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