Planet Philadelphia

Back by popular demand - What do religions have in common on climate change? Friday, 8/6/21

7/30/2021

Photo by Zac Durant on Unsplash

Planet Philadelphia,
4-5:00 PM Friday 8/6/21
92.9 FM WGGT-LP in Philadelphia
and live streaming at gtownradio.com

Listen to a passionate reasoned discussion about morality and climate change on Planet Philadelphia environmental radio show next Friday, 8/6/21. This is an encore presentation of a multi-faith discussion recorded with 4 religious leaders of 4 different faiths subtly delving into the communalities about climate change among these religions: Quaiser Abdullah Ph.D., Imam at Quba Institute, Sister Mary Elizabeth Clark, from Sisters of St. Joseph Earth Center, Reverend Mitchell C. Hescox, President/CEO of the Evangelical Environmental Network, and Rabbi Malkah Binah Klein, co-chair of the Philadelphia Chapter of Pennsylvania Interfaith Power and Light.

To hear Planet Philadelphia live,
tune your radio dial to
WGGT-LP 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia
or live stream at gtownradio.com
the 1st & 3rd Fridays/month.

Not in Philly? You can also listen to all the great G-town Radio programing on the
iPhone G-town Radio app, or Tunein, Simple Radio, Streema, or other apps.

Podcasts are available shortly after live broadcast on
planetphiladelphia.com show archives page
for the full broadcast or listen to individual interviews on:
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Here's another chance to listen - podcast of Planet Philadelphia aired 7/16/21

7/17/2021

In this Planet Philadelphia aired 7/16/21 we hear about a new way to think about coal. What if we could continue to use coal, preserve the jobs related to coal, and simultaneously reduce or eliminate the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions caused by burning coal for fuel – and reduce GHG gases in the building sector. We talk about all this with Dr. Nicola Ferralis, Research Scientist in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at MIT and Program Manager for the MIT Energy Initiative Low Energy Carbon Center on Energy Storage.

Listen to the full broadcast here:

https://www.mixcloud.com/PlanetPhiladelphia/a-new-way-to-think-about-coal-and-climate-change-with-dr-nicola-ferralis-research-scientist-mit

To hear Planet Philadelphia live,
tune your radio dial to
WGGT-LP 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia
or live stream at gtownradio.com
the 1st & 3rd Fridays/month.

Not in Philly? You can also listen to all the great G-town Radio programing on the
iPhone G-town Radio app, or Tunein, Simple Radio, Streema, or other apps.

Podcasts are available shortly after live broadcast on
planetphiladelphia.com show archives page
for the full broadcast or listen to individual interviews on:
Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Anchor| Google| PocketCasts| Breaker| RadioPublic.

www.planetphiladelphia.com | www.gtownradio.com | facebook | @planetphila | @gtownradio

Tune in 4-5:00 PM Today: Coal may be the new climate cooling mineral!

7/16/2021

Planet Philadelphia
4-5:00 PM Today
Listen at 92.9 FM
WGGT-LP in NW Philadelphia
and live streaming at gtownradio.com everywhere.

What if we could continue to use coal, preserve the jobs related to coal, and simultaneously reduce or eliminate the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions caused by burning coal for fuel. What if, through other uses for coal, we could reduce the greenhouse gases used in the building sector, one of the largest sources of GHGs.

Dr. Nicola Ferralis is a Research Scientist in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at MIT and Program Manager for the MIT Energy Initiative Low Energy Carbon Center on Energy Storage. A lot of his work is on technologies related to energy. He will be speaking with us about the opportunities to use coal in far better ways than burning it for fuel as well as environmental issues related to the mining of coal.

To hear Planet Philadelphia live, tune your radio dial to
WGGT-LP 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia
or live stream at gtownradio.com everywhere
the 1st & 3rd Fridays/month.

Not in Philly? You can also listen to all the great G-town Radio programing on the
iPhone G-town Radio app, or Tunein, Simple Radio, Streema, or other apps.

Podcasts are available shortly after live broadcast on
planetphiladelphia.com show archives page
for the full broadcast or listen to individual interviews on
Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Anchor| Google| PocketCasts| Breaker| RadioPublic.

www.planetphiladelphia.com | www.gtownradio.com | facebook | @planetphila | @gtownradio

Coal: Non-Greenhouse Gas Emitting Uses!!

7/9/2021

Planet Philadelphia
4-5:00 PM Friday 7/16/21
92.9 FM WGGT-LP in Philadelphia
and live streaming at gtownradio.com

Photo by Joey Harris on Unsplash

Planet Philadelphia environmental radio show 4-5:00 PM Friday 7/16/21:
What if we could continue to use coal, preserve the jobs related to coal, and simultaneously reduce or eliminate the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions caused by burning coal for fuel. What if, through other uses for coal, we could reduce the greenhouse gases used in the building sector, one of the largest sources of GHGs.

Dr. Nicola Ferralis is a Research Scientist in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at MIT and Program Manager for the MIT Energy Initiative Low Energy Carbon Center on Energy Storage. A lot of his work is on technologies related to energy. He will be speaking with us about the opportunities to use coal in far better ways than burning it for fuel as well as environmental issues related to the mining of coal.

To hear Planet Philadelphia live, tune your radio dial to
WGGT-LP 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia
or live stream at gtownradio.com everywhere
the 1st & 3rd Fridays/month.

Not in Philly? You can also listen to all the great G-town Radio programing on the
iPhone G-town Radio app, or Tunein, Simple Radio, Streema, or other apps.

Podcasts are available shortly after live broadcast on
planetphiladelphia.com show archives page
for the full broadcast or listen to individual interviews on
Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Anchor| Google| PocketCasts| Breaker| RadioPublic.

www.planetphiladelphia.com | www.gtownradio.com | facebook | @planetphila | @gtownradio

Announcements for 7/2/21 Show

7/6/2021

Draft PGW Diversification Study and Town Hall presenting it
https://www.phila.gov/2021-04-30-youre-invited-to-provide-input-on-the-pgw-business-diversification-study/

Geodelphia
Organization which promotes geothermal energy in Philadelphia.  Offshoot of the local Sierra Club.
Meets 6pm on Tuesdays.
Initial membership fee is $25
Contact Mehdi Entezari at entezari789@gmail.comfor details

Friends of the Wissahickon Weekend  - Leave No Trace Stewardship
Weekend of July 23-25
A partnership of Friends of the Wissahickon with Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics

Philadelphia Pool and Spraygrounds Openings
Search for pools and spraygrounds near you:  https://www.phila.gov/parks-rec-finder/?mc_cid=04fbed2462&mc_eid=185114f329#/search/locations?term=H2021
Dates of availability may change.  The most up-to-date list is here:  https://www.phila.gov/2021-06-28-parks-recs-pools-are-back-2021-opening-dates/?mc_cid=04fbed2462&mc_eid=185114f329

Household Hazardous Waste Event – next 2021 event Friday, July 16, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 8401 State Rd. at Ashburner St. Visit philadelphiastreets.com/hazardous-waste/for a list of acceptable household hazardous waste and to pre-register for this event or other 2021 events..
Computers are not accepted at any of the Household Hazardous Waste events as they can be taken to any of the Centers during normal business hours. As a reminder, latex or water base paint is not hazardous and can be placed in the regular trash if the paint is dried up or solidified with an absorbent material, such as, kitty litter. Universal waste such as florescent light bulbs and lithium, rechargeable and lead-acid batteries can be dropped off in the new bulb or battery containers at the Sanitation Convenience Centers. Alkaline batteries can be disposed of curbside. Residents are encouraged to wrap tape around both ends of an alkaline battery as an added precaution. Waste materials generated by a business will not be accepted at any of the Household Hazardous Waste events or at Sanitation Convenience Centers.
For additional information, please visit the Streets Department’s website. For all City services, call 311.

To hear Planet Philadelphia live, tune your radio dial to
WGGT-LP 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia
or live stream at gtownradio.com everywhere
the 1st & 3rd Fridays/month.

www.planetphiladelphia.com | www.gtownradio.com | facebook | @planetphila | @gtownradio

Planet Philadelphia podcasts update

7/6/2021

Just heard some really nice news, Planet Philadelphia is now available on Apple Podcasts. The link is: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/planet-philadelphia/id1545503140?uo=4. So in case you miss a show, here's another great way to listen.

We would love to know what you think about what you hear on any of our environmental radio shows. Please let us know by commenting here, or emailing planetphila (at) gmail.com.

Have a great summer!

Podcast of July 2nd show

7/3/2021

Here's another chance to listen to the Planet Philadelphia show aired this past Friday about how old gas utilities could become new clean energy retailers using PGW's transition efforts as a lesson. Guests on this show: Audrey Schulman and Zeyneb Magavi, Co-Executive Directors of Home Energy Efficiency Team, and Beter Winslow, president of A Smart Collaboration, an LLC that promotes collaboration among groups to bring about environmental and socially responsible goals.

Listen to full broadcast here:

https://www.mixcloud.com/PlanetPhiladelphia/old-gas-utilities-to-new-clean-energy-retailers-lessons-from-pgw-transition-to-new-future

Individual interviews:

https://anchor.fm/kay-wood9/episodes/Transforming-old-gas-utilities-to-new-clean-energy-retailers-Audrey-Schulman-and-Zeyneb-Magavi--Co-Executive-Directors--HEET-e13sau

https://anchor.fm/kay-wood9/episodes/Peter-Winslow--transitioning-Philadelphia-owned-PGW-to-a-greener-future--and-an-update-on-PES-refinery-site-clean-up-e13sbf

To hear Planet Philadelphia live, tune your radio dial to
WGGT-LP 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia
or live stream at gtownradio.com everywhere
the 1st & 3rd Fridays/month.

Not in Philly? You can also listen to all the great G-town Radio programing on the
iPhone G-town Radio app, or Tunein, Simple Radio, Streema, or other apps.

Podcasts are available shortly after live broadcast on
planetphiladelphia.com show archives page
for the full broadcast or listen to individual interviews on
Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Anchor| Google| PocketCasts| Breaker| RadioPublic.

www.planetphiladelphia.com | www.gtownradio.com | facebook | @planetphila | @gtownradio

4-5:00 Today: Transitioning to the future, PGW & lessons for cities around the nation

7/2/2021

New Planet Philadelphia 4-5:00 PM today!
92.9 FM WGGT-LP in Philadelphia & live streaming at gtownradio.com

This is an exciting and transitional time in the future of PGW (Philadelphia Gas Works), Philadelphia’s gas utility company, and of the City. How can this transition happen and provide a sustainable business model for the utility, continued jobs for workers in the gas industry, and reasonable prices for the consumers of the gas company’s products while reducing or eliminating greenhouse gases?
Find out ways in which the process of determining the future of city owned PGW, can be helpful to other cities across the nation that are trying to make similar climate friendly transitions. Today's guests:

Audrey Schulman and Zeyneb Magavi, Co-Executive Directors of HEET (Home Energy Efficiency Team).

Peter Winslow, president of A Smart Collaboration.

Tune in to Planet Philadelphia environmental radio show
4-5:00 PM today, Friday 7/2/21, for this and more!

To hear Planet Philadelphia live, tune your radio dial to
WGGT-LP 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia
or live stream at gtownradio.com everywhere
the 1st & 3rd Fridays/month.

Not in Philly? You listen to all the great G-town Radio programing on the
iPhone G-town Radio app, or Tunein, Simple Radio, Streema, or other aps.

Podcasts are available shortly after live broadcast on
planetphiladelphia.com show archives page
for the full broadcast or listento individual interviews on
Spotify| Anchor| Google| PocketCasts| Breaker| RadioPublic.

www.planetphiladelphia.com | www.gtownradio.com | facebook | @planetphila | @gtownradio