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

2/26/2021

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.

Photo by Alexander Popov on Unsplash

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:

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.

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.

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You can still listen to all the great G-town Radio
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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 [email protected] 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.

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.

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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: [email protected].

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.

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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.

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”.

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.

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”.

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Planet Philadelphia

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

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.

Announcements mentioned in February 19th, 2021 Planet Philadelphia

Podcast of latest show: How to handle the huge problem of abandoned oil and gas wells? And Green Investing part 2

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

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

Listen to the podcast: Dr. Jennifer Wilcox, new Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy at DOE on Carbon Capture

Planet Philadelphia 4-5:00 PM today, talking carbon capture with Dr. Jennifer Wilcox

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.

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

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.

Planet Philadelphia won the 2024 SustainPHL Sustainable Storyteller award.

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Planet Philadelphia

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

Grid Stability:General and LocalPlanet Philadelphia 4-5:00 PM Friday, 3/5/2192.9 FM WGGT-LP in Philadelphia and live streaming at gtownradio.com.

Announcements mentioned in February 19th, 2021 Planet Philadelphia

Podcast of latest show: How to handle the huge problem of abandoned oil and gas wells? And Green Investing part 2

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

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

Listen to the podcast: Dr. Jennifer Wilcox, new Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy at DOE on Carbon Capture

Planet Philadelphia 4-5:00 PM today, talking carbon capture with Dr. Jennifer Wilcox

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.

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

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.

​Planet Philadelphia won the 2024 SustainPHL Sustainable Storyteller award.

Archives

Categories

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.

Planet Philadelphia won the 2024 SustainPHL Sustainable Storyteller award.