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Urban Heat Islands II and Other Urban Ills - Planet Philadelphia coming up 4-5 pm 7/5/19

6/28/2019

The hot weather is coming. How are we to survive in our warming city? How are these heat disparities related to environmental justice? What chances do we have to improve our city’s toxic footprint with PES (Philadelphia Energy Solutions) closing?

Tune in to Planet Philadelphia 4-5 pm Friday 7/5/19 on WGGT-LP 92.9 FM Germantown Community Radio and streaming at gtownradio.com.

Sophie Sakar: was recently an Equity Fellow for Philadelphia’s Office of Sustainability. In that role, she managed the Office’s efforts to mitigate urban heat inequity in Philadelphia through community-led climate adaptation planning in the Hunting Park area of the city. Sophie has an MSc in Urban Planning from the London School of Economics and is involved with many equity and justice projects related to the environment. She will discuss the Hunting Park heat islands project.

Peter Winslow: has worked on a Port Development Plan and on projects for the Department of Defense, Carnegie Mellon, Siemens, and Rutgers. He is the President of the Evolve Foundation and the Founder/President of the FLAG (the Free Loan Association for Germantown). A long-term advocate for the environmental and social justice community, Peter has followed developments at PES for a several years. In the wake of the fire at the PES refinery and its announcement it will close, Peter will discuss future options for the site and their relevance for the neighborhood and the environment.

Planet Philadelphia is an environmental radio show that provides analysis on the intersectionality of large global environmental issues and how that can impact people in their daily lives. It is produced and hosted by Kay Wood along with assistant producer/reporter Linda Rosenwein.
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Green Intern Program at the EPA

6/23/2019

In the last Planet Philadelphia we spoke about the EPA's new Green Intern program. If you're intersted in finding out more about this opportunity here's how you can get intouch with the EPA:

https://www.epa.gov/careers/green-interns
or email Ms. Piyachat Terrell at terrell.piyachat@epa.gov

PODCAST: Heat kills, and what to do about it, Planet Philadelphia radio show 6/21/19

6/23/2019

Because of the climate crisis summers are getting hotter and hotter, and deadlier. In this Planet Philadelphia radio show, aired 6/21/19 on 92.9 FM in Philadelphia and on gtownradio.com, we addressed heat islands, an effect that make cities hotter than surrounding areas. This is particularly so for some sections of Philadelphia.

Helena van Vliet and Sadie Francis from BioPhilly, a group dedicated to the idea that nature helps us humans in many important ways. They talk about how nature helps deal with heat islands in their interview.
Temple University Geography and Urban Studies/ Environmental Studies class project focusing on Socially Just Climate Futures in Philadelphia taught by Professor Fletcher Chmara-Huff, PhD. Students involved in making in this podcast were: Stephen Anderson, Madeline Damore, Evan Loeb, Bryce McGrath, Ritapa Neogi, Travis Spotts titled “Birds and Weeds” about urban gardening.
Liz Robinson, Planet Philadelphia’s Harrisburg energy correspondent, on what’s happening in our state’s capital. She keeps on top of things and there’s a lot going on in Harrisburg that could affect us all.

Listen to the entire show here:

https://www.mixcloud.com/PlanetPhiladelphia/heat-kills-and-what-to-do-about-it-planet-philadelphia-aired-62119-929fm-wggt-lp/

We here at Planet Philadelphia will be talking about ways to help people stay cooler and healthier in hot weather in this show and in additional reporting as the summer heats up. The show live streams 4:00-5:00 p.m. the first and third Friday of every month on gtownradio.com and is broadcast on Germantown Community Radio at 92.9FM WGGT-LP, available around NW Philadelphia.

Planet Philadelphia is an environmental radio show that provides analysis on the intersectionality of large global environmental issues and how that can impact people in their daily lives. It is produced and hosted by Kay Wood along with assistant producer/reporter Linda Rosenwein. Call (484) 278-1846 to record a comment/announcement for Planet Philadelphia radio show.

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Planet Philadelphia 4-5 pm today, WGGT-LP 92.9 FM and streaming at gtownradio.com.

6/21/2019

Helena van Vliet

Sadie Francis

Summer officially starts today and it’s getting hotter. There’s something called the heat island effect that is a threat to our fellow citizen’s health - particularly in some sections of Philadelphia. This is an issue we’ll be exploring as the summer heats up. We’ll be starting today with Linda’s and my interview with Helena van Vliet and Sadie Francis from a new organization called BioPhilly. This group is dedicated the idea that nature helps us humans in many important ways - including possibly to help deal with heat islands.

Also on this Planet Philadelphia show, we have for you:

One of Temple University Professor Fletcher Chmara-Huff, PhD, in the Geography and Urban Studies/ Environmental Studies class projects focusing on Socially Just Climate Futures in Philadelphia. Because climate change will change everything... Students involved in making in this podcast were: Stephen Anderson, Madeline Damore, Evan Loeb, Bryce McGrath, Ritapa Neogi, Travis Spotts titled “Birds and Weeds” about urban gardening.
We will also have Liz Robinson Plant Philadelphia’s Harrisburg energy correspondent telling us what’s happening in our state’s capital. She keeps on top of things and there’s a lot going on in Harrisburg that could affect us all.

So please do tune in today 4-5 pm by either listening online at gtownradiocom, or on your radio dial at WGGT-LP 92.9 FM, or at Tunein on your mobile device.

Planet Philadelphia is an environmental radio show that provides analysis on the intersectionality of large global environmental issues and how that can impact people in their daily lives. It is produced and hosted by Kay Wood along with assistant producer/reporter Linda Rosenwein. The show live streams 4:00-5:00 p.m. the first and third Friday of every month on gtownradio.com and is broadcast on Germantown Community Radio at 92.9FM WGGT-LP, available around NW Philadelphia. Call (484) 278-1846 to record a comment/announcement for Planet Philadelphia radio show.

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Urban Heat Islands: Planet Philadelphia 4-5 pm Friday 6/21/19, WGGT-LP 92.9 FM and gtownradio.com

6/14/2019

Sunny Day © Kay Wood

The hot weather is coming and parts of the city will be up to 22 degrees hotter than other parts. How are we to survive in our warming city? How are these heat disparities related to environmental justice?

Tune in to Planet Philadelphia 4-5 pm Friday 6/21/19 on WGGT-LP 92.9 FM Germantown Community Radio and streaming at gtownradio.com.

Helena van Vliet and Sadie Francis: are from BioPhilly, which is an organization which promotes the important link between human health and meaningful daily experience of wild and bio-diverse nature in the city. They will tell us how this interesting approach can be used to combat heat in the city and make our experience in the city more life-affirming.
Helena is an architect and adjunct faculty member at the Pratt Institute and Jefferson University. She is President of BioPhilly and a Steering Committee Member for the international Biophilic Cities Network.
Sadie is a sustainable development consultant, experience designer, and environmental artist. In addition to BioPhilly, she consults for the US Department of Energy, The Sustainable Business Network, and the Foundation for Sustainable Development, among others.

Also on this Planet Philadelphia radio show:

Students from Temple University’s “Geography of Hazards Class” taught by Professor Fletcher Chmara-Huff, PhD of Geography and Urban Studies/ Environmental Studies. The focus of their project is Socially Just Climate Futures in Philadelphia. They talk, in their podcast called “Birds and Weeds”, about urban agriculture in Bartram garden. Students involved: Stephen Anderson, Madeline Damore, Evan Loeb, Bryce McGrath, Ritapa Neogi, Travis Spotts.

Liz Robinson: our Harrisburg correspondent and consultant to the PA Solar Energy Industries Association, will tell us what else is happening in Harrisburg.

Environmental Justice at the EPA

6/13/2019

In the Planet Philadlephia aired last Friday, Linda mentioned some things that might interest our listeners. You'll find links to some EPA environmental justice efforts.

WEBINAR "Using Comprehensive Area-Wide Planning Approaches to Promote Equitable Development"
When: June 18, 2019 (1:00 - 2:30 PM EDT)
Sponsor: Environmental Justice part of EPA
Register Early: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/using-comprehensive-area-wide-planning-approaches-to-promote-equitable-development-tickets-61577252219
About: Several decades of practice in environmental justice and community revitalization has resulted in comprehensive area-wide planning approaches. Presenters will share lessons for achieving community involvement, revitalization and resilience from area-wide planning approaches used to address brownfields or other community challenges and discuss how states can support such comprehensive collaborative approaches. They will apply these lessons to addressing significant current challenges, such as displacement and gentrification.

New Guide Helps Communities Find Federal Resources
Sponsor: Environmental Justice part of EPA
To access the guide: https://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/guide-finding-federal-assistance-and-resources-environmental-justice-efforts
About: Is your community looking for federal assistance to help address environmental, economic, health and other local needs? A new guide from the Interagency Working Group on Environmental Justice (EJ IWG) can help. Finding Federal Assistance and Resources for Environmental Justice Efforts offers general guidance and tips on searching for funding opportunities. It also includes information for identifying tools, trainings and other relevant resources that are available to help to address community needs.

The next Planet Philadlephia will be June 21st.
Please do tune in to hear more great interviews and news.

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PODCAST: Feminism and our rapidly changing climate, aired on WGGT-LP 92.9 FM and gtownradio.com 6/7/19

6/10/2019

In this Planet Philadelphia radio show aired on 6/7/19:

Working to change gender bias in our clean energy industries with Alexandra Kroger, president of the Philadelphia Chapter of Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE), and The Energy Co-op’s Energy Program Manager.
Eve Andrews, a very personal and timely discussion for every woman alive today in her interview on reproductive rights and the climate crisis. Eve is a staff writer at Grist.
Temple University “Geography of Hazards Class” project podcast: The Nicetown Gas Plant – interviewing Lyn Robinson: Group Members: Dina Chrambanis, Karina Royzman, Abbeygail Anders, Abigail Wiseman, Danica Guillermo

Planet Philadelphia is an environmental radio show that provides analysis on the intersectionality of large global environmental issues and how that can impact people in their daily lives. It is produced and hosted by Kay Wood along with assistant producer/reporter Linda Rosenwein. The show live streams 4:00-5:00 p.m. the first and third Friday of every month on gtownradio.com and is broadcast on Germantown Community Radio at 92.9FM WGGT-LP, available around NW Philadelphia. Call (484) 278-1846 to record a comment/announcement for Planet Philadelphia radio show.

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Today: Feminism and our rapidly changing environment, Planet Philadelphia 4-5 pm on WGGT-LP 92.9 FM and gtownradio.com

6/7/2019

There are many important feminist issues intertwined with the climate crisis, our environmental and society. Today on Planet Philadelphia (4-5 pm EST) we’ll be addressing a couple important issues that could affect all our lives, man, woman, and child.

Listen today to hear about women who are working to change the current gender bias in our clean energy industries with Alexandra Kroger, president of the Philadelphia Chapter of Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE), and The Energy Co-op’s Energy Program Manager. Alexandra will be a live guest in the studio with us today.

Also on the show is an interview with Eve Andrews, staff writer at Grist, about women’s reproductive rights and how they are affected by climate change. This interview opens a very personal and timely discussion for every woman alive today.

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

Podcasts are available shortly after the live show airs.
Links to Planet Philadelphia podcasts are on Mixcloud and on Soundcloud.

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This Friday’s Planet Philadelphia: Feminism and our rapidly changing environment, 4-5 pm Friday, 6/7/19, on WGGT-LP 92.9 FM and gtownradio.com

6/3/2019

How are feminism and our
rapidly changing environment connected?

In general public discussion on climate change does not include feminism. However, there are a lot of important feminist issues entwined with climate change and other environmental issues. How can women work, care for their families and survive? What are some of the crucial roles women play and issues they face in relationship to our environment? The climate crisis is upon us and so are growing attacks here in the US on women's access to abortion and other attempts to restrict women from being able to control their own bodies and fertility. Women are also struggling to get into the male dominated energy field. How are they working to change the current gender bias in our clean energy industries?

Tune in to Planet Philadelphia 4-5 pm Friday 6/7/19 on WGGT-LP 92.9 FM Germantown Community Radio and streaming at gtownradio.com to hear all this and more.

Alexandra Kroger: is president of the Philadelphia Chapter of Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE), one of the nation’s premier organizations for women in energy and related fields. She is also The Energy Co-op’s Energy Program Manager. She will be in the studio talking about women’s experience in energy fields and its implications.

Eve Andrews: is a staff writer at Grist, where she chronicles how we can live life in the time of climate change. She has been recognized by the American Society of Magazine Editors, the Webby Awards and more. She will be talking about women’s reproductive rights and how they are affected by climate change.

Podcasts are available shortly after the live show airs. Links to Planet Philadelphia podcasts are on Mixcloud and on Soundcloud.

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