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Environmental Radio Show

4-5:00 PM ET 1st & 3rd Fridays/month

WGGT-LP 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia
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& gtownradio.com

4-5:00 PM Today: Boosting PA Quality of Life & Revenue

5/26/2023

 

Planet Philadelphia
4-5:00 PM today, Friday 6/2/23
92.9 FM WGGT-LP in Philadelphia
and live streaming at gtownradio.com

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​Whole Home Repair

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State Senator Nikil Saval (D-Philadelphia) talks about the new bipartisan Whole Home Repair program he introduced and was passed by the state legislature. The Whole-Home Repairs program is a housing security, energy, anti-blight, jobs, and community safety initiative. It will help eligible homeowners and small landlords throughout Pennsylvania. Applications open this summer. This initiative is a model for programs across the country.

Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI)

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Maya Domeshek
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Angela Pachon
Maya Domeshek and Angela Pachon: Maya is a research associate at Resources for the Future and Angela Pachon from the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy of the University of Pennsylvania discuss a new study from the Center showing the benefits for the environment and Pennsylvania’s revenue of joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). Membership would cut emissions, raise revenue and speed adoption of renewable fuels, report says.
To hear Planet Philadelphia live, tune your radio dial to 92.9 FM 
in NW Philadelphia or live stream at gtownradio.com 
4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Fridays/month. 

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PODCAST 5/19/23 show: Climate Homicide - Prof. Donald Braman & David Arkush. Also Climate Change and the Supreme Court - Richard Frank

5/20/2023

 
Climate Homicide: Prof. Donald Braman, George Washington University and David Arkush, Dir. of Public Citizen’s Climate Program. Also, climate change and the U.S. Supreme Court with Prof. Richard Frank, Environmental Practice and Director of the U. C. Davis School of Law’s California Environmental Law & Policy Center. 

Listen to show:
https://www.mixcloud.com/PlanetPhiladelphia/climate-homicide-prof-donald-braman-david-arkush-supreme-court-richard-frank-51923

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in NW Philadelphia or live stream at gtownradio.com 
4-5:00 PM ET 
the 1st & 3rd Fridays/month. 


Also aired on Villanova University’s radio station, WXVU,
Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at 89.1FM. 
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planetphiladelphia.com, and on many podcasts apps.

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Planet Philadelphia 4-5:00 today: Holding big oil to account for climate change caused death and injury

5/19/2023

 
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Planet Philadelphia
4-5:00 today, 

92.9 FM WGGT-LP in Philadelphia
& gtownradio.com

On the show today Prof. Donald Braman, George Washington University and David Arkush, Dir. of Public Citizen’s Climate Program discuss a new legal theory, “climate homicide.” This theory, is about holding big oil criminally liable for killing people.
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Also on Planet Philadelphia today, climate change litigation and the U.S. Supreme Court with Prof. Richard Frank, Environmental Practice and Director of the U. C. Davis School of Law’s California Environmental Law & Policy Center.

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We don’t create radio to raise money – We raise money to create radio!  Every dollar donated goes directly towards operating cost so we can continue providing independent, grassroots, non-commercial radio in Northwest Philly. We  hope we can count on your support. 

​Donate Now
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Please mention Planet Philadelphia, thank you.

We can't thank you enough for supporting your local radio makers and bringing us into your homes. ​​

​​To hear Planet Philadelphia live, tune your radio dial to 92.9 FM 
in NW Philadelphia or live stream at gtownradio.com 
4-5:00 PM ET 
the 1st & 3rd Fridays/month. 


Also aired on Villanova University’s radio station, WXVU,
Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at 89.1FM. 
​​


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planetphiladelphia.com, and on many podcasts apps.

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Tune in 4-5:00 today: Holding Fossil Fuel Companies to Account

5/12/2023

 
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New Trends in Environmental Law
Planet Philadelphia
Today, 5/19/23

92.9 FM WGGT-LP in Philadelphia
and live streaming at
gtownradio.com

On the new Planet Philadelphia environmental radio show
coming up 4-5:00 PM today
 5/19/23:
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Donald Braman
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David Arkush
Donald Braman and David Arkush. Donald Braman teaches criminal law and evidence at George Washington University and has a PhD in anthropology in addition to his law degree. David Arkush is the director of Public Citizen’s Climate Program and a fellow at the Roosevelt Institute; he is an expert on the climate crisis, financial regulation, regulatory law and policy, as well as consumer and worker protection. They discuss a new legal theory, “climate homicide.” This theory, about holding big oil criminally liable for killing people, is explored in an upcoming Harvard Environmental Law Review article. 
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Richard Frank is Professor of Environmental Practice and Director of the U. C. Davis School of Law’s California Environmental Law & Policy Center. Because the U.S. Supreme Court declined to take up numerous cases in which state and local governments have sued oil, gas and coal companies, these lawsuits are heading back to state courts for resolution on their merits. The governments are seeking compensation for climate change-related damage. Professor Frank will talk about what happens next, as well as other trends in national environmental law cases.


We don’t create radio to raise money – We raise money to create radio!   We  hope we can count on your support. Every dollar donated goes directly towards operating cost so we can continue providing independent, grassroots, non-commercial radio in Northwest Philly.
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​Donate Now

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Please mention 
​Planet 
Philadelphia, 
thank you.
We can't thank you enough for supporting your local radio makers and bringing us into your homes. ​

​To hear Planet Philadelphia live, tune your radio dial to 92.9 FM 
in NW Philadelphia or live stream at gtownradio.com 
4-5:00 PM ET 
the 1st & 3rd Fridays/month. 


Also aired on Villanova University’s radio station, WXVU,
Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at 89.1FM. 
​​


Podcasts are available shortly after broadcast at
planetphiladelphia.com, and on many podcasts apps.

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Listen to the G-Town Radio sponsored debate for the 8th District City Council Seat - Councilperson Cindy Bass will be up against candidate Seth Anderson-Oberman

5/11/2023

 
G-Town Radio sponsored a debate for the 8th District City Council Seat at Center In The Park (5818 Germantown Ave). We had full registration for this event including a spillover room since we were at capacity. 

The debate was live streamed with the help of Philly Cam over our Youtube channel. if you care about what will happen in the 8th district (stretches from Chestnut Hill to Broad St.) you can watch the lively informative and important debate here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8jV5bSHF7M

Gtown Radio is a great resource for the community. Building and strengthening relationships with others is vital to a strong community with each of us bringing our unique and important strengths to the table working toward a common goal free of self-interests.  For more information go to: https://gtownradio.com. 

G-Town Radio will be sponsoring a debate for the 8th District City Council Seat!

5/8/2023

 

Councilperson Cindy Bass and candidate 
​Seth Anderson-Oberman will have a debate and discuss Germantown issues ahead of the May 16th election

The debate begins at 7pm and runs till 9pm.  It will take place at Center In The Park (5818 Germantown Ave). The debate will also be live streamed with the help of Philly Cam over our Youtube channel .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8jV5bSHF7M
The debate will be hosted by WHYY reporter Sam Searles.  Poet M. Nzadi Keita will open the event with a reading.
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Submit your questions when you register to attend in person or if you are unable to attend submit questions to [email protected]. This event will be live-streamed at gtownradio.com and will also be live video streamed as well.

Can’t make in person? Consider gathering with a few friends and for live streamed listening party.

PODCAST 5/5/2023 show: Kristina Marusic, Debra Erenberg, Peter Winslow

5/6/2023

 
Our conversations with EHN reporter and author Krisitina Marusic and Debra Erenberg, Strategic Director of the Cancer Free Economy Network, about ridding our economy and lives of the many toxic chemicals now causing increasing rates of cancer. Also on this show, Peter Winslow gives an update on some big issues with Philadelphia’s city owned gas works. 

Listen to full broadcast:

https://www.mixcloud.com/PlanetPhiladelphia/getting-rid-of-cancer-causing-chemicals-kristina-marusic-debra-erenberg-peter-winslow-5523/

We don’t create radio to raise money – We raise money to create radio! We  hope we can count on your support. Every dollar donated goes directly towards operating cost so we can continue providing independent, grassroots, non-commercial radio in Northwest Philadelphia. Thank you for your support!

​Donate Now
Please mention Planet Philadelphia, thank you.

​To hear Planet Philadelphia live, tune your radio dial to 92.9 FM 
in NW Philadelphia or live stream at gtownradio.com 
4-5:00 PM ET 
the 1st & 3rd Fridays/month. 


Also aired on Villanova University’s radio station, WXVU,
Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at 89.1FM. 
​​


Podcasts are available shortly after broadcast at
planetphiladelphia.com, and on many podcasts apps.

planetphiladelphia.com | facebook | @planetphila

Announcements for 5/5/23 Program

5/6/2023

 
Philadelphia 8th District City Council Candidates Debate
Between Cindy Bass and Seth Anderson-Oberman
May 9th  7-9:00 pm
Center in the Park Senior Center in Vernon Park, 5818 Germantown Ave. Philadelphia
To reserve your place at the debate:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/8th-district-city-council-debate-tickets-618548534317
Live on GTown Radio 92.9 low power fm and live-streamed, as well, at http://www.gtownradio.com/
Submit questions to [email protected]


Native Plants for Sale
Sunday May 14 at noon
Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting, 20 E. Mermaid Lane, Philadelphia 19118 in Chestnut Hill
Also at the Chestnut Hill Farmers Market Saturday May 13 9am-noon, Germantown Ave. and Winston Lane


Hazardous Waste Drop Off
Saturday May 13 9am to 3pm, 4800 Parkside Ave.
Further information including a list of acceptable household hazardous waste:  https://www.phila.gov/services/trash-recycling-city-upkeep/dispose-of-household-hazardous-waste/


Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Lifeguard Training
Free training at 5 different locations seven days a week.
350-400 lifeguards will be hired for the summer.
Learn more and apply:  phila.gov/lifeguards
Screening test sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/philadelphia-parks-amp-recreation-aquatics-41247796483


DEP Holding Hearing On Air Quality Permit For Covanta Waste-To-Energy Facility In Chester, Delaware County, May 17
The public is invited to participate in this process through a public comment period and in-person public hearing. The public hearing will be held on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 beginning at 6:30 PM at Chester City Hall (Chester City municipal building), 1 E 4th St. Chester, PA 19013. 
Individuals wishing to provide testimony must contact the DEP Regional Communications Manager Stephanie Berardi at [email protected] or 484-250-5808 to register at least 24 hours prior to the hearing. Additional information will be provided to testifiers upon registration. 
DEP is accepting written public comments on this application, which may be submitted to RA- [email protected] or mailed to the Southeast Regional Office, Air Quality Program, 2 E. Main St. Norristown, PA 19401 until close of business on Saturday, May 27, 2023. For more information: https://www.dep.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx


DEP Environmental Justice: State Dept. of Health, CDC Launch Environmental Public Health Tracking Program 
DEP’s latest Environmental Justice newsletter features an article about the new state Department of Health's new PA Environmental Public Health Tracking Program. Please contact the PA Environmental Public Health Tracking Program by sending email to: ra- [email protected] with any questions or feedback and to hear about other environmental health initiatives occurring now at DOH. If you would like to provide public comments during an EJAB meeting, please contact [email protected] or 717-772-5633. 
For more information and available handouts,
​visit DEP’s Environmental Justice Advisory Board webpage: https://www.dep.pa.gov/PublicParticipation/EnvironmentalJustice/Pages/default.aspx

Whole Home Repairs Program
 This is a program which, among other things, provides individuals up to $50,000 to repair, weatherize, and adapt homes across Pennsylvania.
For more information:  https://dced.pa.gov/programs/covid-19-arpa-whole-home-repairs-program/

Planet Philadelphia 4-5:00 PM today

5/5/2023

 

Reducing Environment Caused Cancer

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92.9 FM WGGT-LP in Philadelphia
and live streaming at 
gtownradio.com

Although cancer is as old as the human species, lately preventable causes of cancer due to man-made toxins have increased its incidence. Recent toxicity from train derailments and chemical spills in our waterways have made these dangers more salient. What do we know about this epidemic and how to address it
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Kristina Marusic is an award-winning reporter. Currently, she reports for Environmental Health News and is an author of a forthcoming book on cancer caused chemical exposure. This is Part II of our interview with her. In this excerpt, she talks about our increasing exposure to cancer causing chemicals and how to rid our lives of them. 

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​Debra Erenberg 
is the Strategic Director of the Cancer Free Economy Network. This is a multi-sector network collaboration to promote healthy environments. She discusses the concept of a cancer free economy and how we might achieve that goal.


We don’t create radio to raise money – We raise money to create radio!   We  hope we can count on your support. Every dollar donated goes directly towards operating cost so we can continue providing independent, grassroots, non-commercial radio in Northwest Philly.
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​Donate Now

Please mention
​Planet 
Philadelphia,
thank you.
We can't thank you enough for supporting your local radio makers and bringing us into your homes. 

​To hear Planet Philadelphia live, tune your radio dial to 92.9 FM 
in NW Philadelphia or live stream at gtownradio.com 
4-5:00 PM ET 
the 1st & 3rd Fridays/month. 


Also aired on Villanova University’s radio station, WXVU,
Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at 89.1FM. 
​​


Podcasts are available shortly after broadcast at
planetphiladelphia.com, and on many podcasts apps.

planetphiladelphia.com | facebook | @planetphila

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    ​Planet Philadelphia won the 2024 SustainPHL Sustainable Storyteller award.

    These nominees use storytelling through various media to inspire positive change and highlight environmental actions.
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    ​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. 
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