Planet Philadelphia
Environmental Radio Show
4-5:00 PM ET 1st & 3rd Fridays/month
WGGT-LP 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia
& gtownradio.com
4-5:00 PM ET 1st & 3rd Fridays/month
WGGT-LP 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia
& gtownradio.com
![]() Weather Might Decide 2016 Election By Michael Silverstein Predicting the weather months in advance is usually little better than pure guesswork. Nonetheless, there are seasonal variations that can at least be said to be possibilities. The hurricane season, for example, begins in June and tends to peak sometime in late summer. You can’t know in advance how many of these will be spawned in the Atlantic, and how many of them (if any), will hit the East Coast of the U.S. But suppose a big one did hit this summer. The way Sandy did in 2012, causing billions of dollars in damages all the way up the coast to New York. A big one this summer that first struck southern Florida and wended its way up the coast could have far more devastating effects. Why? Because global warming would make such a storm more powerful with stronger and higher sea surges. Certain areas of the coast, such as southern Florida and Norfolk, Virginia, have also gradually been sinking, again because of the effects of global warming and the sea level rise it’s causing. Which brings us to the political implications of this sort of storm. The platforms of both major parties at present don’t seem to be making much of an issue of dealing with global warming. But a devastating tragedy the likes of another Hurricane Sandy could raise the issue to the very top of the agenda. How likely is something like this coming to pass? Some time in the very near future the dimensions of the threat to our entire species from human-enhanced global warming will deeply penetrate the populr and political consciousness. It would happen via the scenario described above. Perhaps as awful as that would be, it would at least do the job of consciousness raising soon. And the sooner the better. (Michael Silverstein is a former senior editor with Bloomberg News and is now a regular contributor to the Planet Philadelphia radio show.)
Listen to a super new Planet Philadelphia about sea level rise 4:00 pm Friday May 20th here on fabulous G-town Radio with some great interviews. First up is an amazing interview with Rutgers University Professor Benjamin Horton of the Department of Marine and Coastal Science. In his riveting interview with host, Kay Wood, Professor Horton lays out what is happening with sea level rise and how it will affect all of us. He also tells us clearly what we can do to not only save our world, but make it a better place for all. Also on today’s show is Bobby Magill is a Senior Science Writer at Climate Central. He talks about the practice of gas flaring and how that affects the climate. The EPA released its new methane regulations for the oil and gas sector. Here's Bobby Magill’s story on it: http://www.climatecentral.org/news/epa-regulate-oil-gas-methane-emissions-20342
Planet Philadelphia streams 4:00 to 5:00 pm on http://www.gtownradio.com/ the1st and 3rd Fridays of every month. Podcasts of the live shows generally become available the day after they broadcast. The Planet Philadelphia listener comment Line is (484)278-1846. You can record a message anytime. Hope to hear from you. http://www.planetphila.com | http://www.gtownradio.com | @planetphila | @gtownradio | Facebook Important new show on sea level rise 4:00-5:00 Fri May 20th Planet Philadelphia on gtownradio.com5/12/2016
![]() An important new Planet Philadelphia show is coming up 4:00-5:00 p.m. Friday May 20th on G-Town Radio: Tune in to Planet Philadelphia on G-Town Radio to hear an interview with Rutgers University Professor Benjamin Horton of the Department of Marine and Coastal Science. In this riveting interview with host, Kay Wood, he lays out what is happening with sea level rise and how it will affect all of us. He makes a compelling case for the urgency of acting on climate change now. Professor Horton also tells us clearly what we can do to save our world. This is a show everyone who cares about our children’s future should hear. Planet Philadelphia’s includes a mix of environmental news, interviews, music, poetry, and reporting on community events, and can be heard 4:00-5:00pm the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month on G-Town Radio at http://www.gtownradio.com/. Show podcasts are available the following day for listening or sharing any time on the Planet Philadelphia website podcast page: http://planetphila.weebly.com/podcasts. To find out more about Planet Philadelphia go to http://www.planetphila.com or contact Kay Wood at: [email protected]
Listen to a podcast of the Planet Philadelphia that was streamed on G-town Radio May 6, 2016 with host Kay Wood’s interviews with Karen Melton, a local climate change activist who talked about her experiences with the Citizens' Climate Lobby and their proposal for a carbon fee and dividend system that’s getting a lot of support across the political spectrum. The second interview is with Dr. Alison LaBonte about Department of Energy’s (DOE) Wave Energy Prize competition. According to some estimates wave energy could meet much of US energy needs if we can solve the technical hurdles. The DOE’s Wave Energy Prize is designed to help work out the best technological innovations to do just that.
Please do tune back in to G-town Radio at 4:00 Friday May 20th for a dynamic interview about sea level rise with Professor Benjamin Horton of Rutgers University who tells us about the absolute urgency about acting on climate change now on another great Planet Philadelphia. Podcasts of the shows become available a day or two after they broadcast. Call the Listener Comment Line any time: (484) 278-1846. It would be great to hear what you have to say. To find out more about Planet Philadelphia go to http://www.planetphila.com or http://www.gtownradio.com/ | @planetphila | @gtownradio | Facebook #climatechange #carbon #radio #podcast #waveenergy #carbonfee+dividend Today! – Listen to a new live streamed Planet Philadelphia on wonderful Gtown Radio 4:00 today!5/6/2016
![]() Listen to a new live streamed Planet Philadelphia on wonderful Gtown Radio 4:00 today! Kay Wood, the host of Planet Philadelphia, has some great interviews lined up – first up is Karen Melton, a local climate change activist who talks about her experiences with the Citizens' Climate Lobby and their proposal for a carbon fee and dividend system that’s getting a lot of support across the political and social spectrum. The second interview is with Dr. Alison LaBonte about Department of Energy’s (DOE) Wave Energy Prize competition. According to some estimates wave energy could meet much of US energy needs if we can solve the technical hurdles. The DOE’s Wave Energy Prize is designed to help work out the best technological innovations to do just that. Podcasts of the shows become available a day or two after they broadcast. Call the Listener Comment Line any time: (484) 278-1846. It would be great to hear what you have to say. To find out more about Planet Philadelphia go to http://www.planetphila.com or http://www.gtownradio.com/ | @planetphila | @gtownradio | Facebook |
Planet Philadelphia won the 2024 SustainPHL Sustainable Storyteller award.These nominees use storytelling through various media to inspire positive change and highlight environmental actions.
Planet Philadelphia is a radio show about our shared environment aired 4:00-5:00 PM EST 1st &3rd 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.
Podcasts are available at planetphiladelphia.com show archives page. Individual interviews. Planet Philadelphia is 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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