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
 Anthony Rogers-Wright, Policy Coordinator for The Climate Justice Alliance second from left. The public storm about Green New Deal (GND) has changed a lot of people’s views about the climate crisis. According to Anthony Rogers-Wright, Policy Coordinator for The Climate Justice Alliance (CJA), the environmental justice ideas in the GND were developed decades before the resolution was introduced in the US House by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and in the US Senate by and Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA). Tune in to Planet Philadelphia 4-5 pm Friday 10/4/19 on WGGT-LP 92.9 FM Germantown Community Radio and streaming at gtownradio.com.
Don’t miss the Planet Philadelphia! This locally produced radio show about our shared environment airs on the radio waves 4-5 PM the first and third Friday each month on WGGT-LP 92.9 FM Germantown Community Radio and streaming at gtownradio.com. Not in Philly? You can still listen to all the great G-town Radio programing on Tunein (https://tunein.com/) on your phone or other device. www.planetphiladelphia.com | www.gtownradio.com facebook | @planetphila | @gtownradio
The report, launched as leaders gather at a UN climate action summit in New York on Monday, says current plans would lead to a rise in average global temperatures of between 2.9C and 3.4C by 2100, a shift likely to bring catastrophic change across the globe.
Coordinated by the World Meteorological Organisation, the United in Science report says it is still possible to reduce the gap and keep global heating to a safe level, but it would require an urgent shift in commitments and action. The five years between 2015 and 2019 are on track to be on average 1.1C hotter than pre-industrial times and the warmest of any equivalent period on record. The report says many of the changes linked to the temperature rise, including long-lasting heatwaves, record-breaking wildfires, declining sea ice and glaciers, cyclones, floods and drought, have hit sooner and harder than predicted a decade ago. Speaking ahead of the summit, UN secretary general António Guterres said the world was fraying and needed international cooperation more than ever. “Let’s face it, we have no time to lose,” he said. Pep Canadell, the executive director of the Global Carbon Project and a contributing author on the report, said the report confirmed well-established trends, including that climate changes had accelerated in the past three decades, and particularly in the past 10 years. “How many climate records does it take to accept the unprecedented nature of what we are living and to act upon it?” Millions of people took part in an unprecedented global demonstration on Friday demanding urgent action to tackle global heating , joining a movement started by Swedish teenage activist Greta Thunberg. Like the report, the strike was timed to put pressure on the leaders gathering for the climate summit, which is being held ahead of the annual UN general assembly. Leaders from about 60 countries are scheduled to speak at the summit, including India’s Narendra Modi, Germany’s Angela Merkel and Britain’s Boris Johnson. Guterres asked leaders to come to the summit with new commitments to put the globe closer to meeting the Paris agreement goals of limiting global heating to at least 2C, and as close to 1.5C as possible, compared with pre-industrial levels. He said it required countries to cut emissions by 45% by 2030, end fossil fuel subsidies and ban new coal plants after 2020. Donald Trump, who has pledged to pull the US out of the Paris agreement, will not attend the summit. Australia will be represented by Marise Payne, the foreign affairs minister, despite the prime minister, Scott Morrison, being in the US this week, after Morrison refused to meet a request from Guterres that countries announce new commitments before attending. As leaders headed to New York on Sunday, Trump and Morrison opened an Ohio box factory owned by Australian Anthony Pratt. The United in Science report, which is also backed by the United Nations Environment Programme and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, estimates global emissions are not likely to peak before 2030 on the current trajectory. It says policies to reduce emissions must triple to meet the 2C target and increase fivefold to keep heating to within 1.5C. A separate report to be released on Monday has found emissions from coal power would need to peak next year and fall to zero by 2040 if the world is to meet the Paris goals. For developed countries that have the capacity to move more rapidly to cleaner sources, such as Australia, the US and those in western Europe, it would mean ending coal use for electricity by 2031. Less developed countries would need to shut their coal plants across the following decade. There has been a shift away from investors backing new coal developments, reflected in a 75% fall in the number of new plants planned across the globe since 2015, but the analysis by Berlin-based Climate Analytics said cancelling new projects was not enough. According to the International Energy Agency, emissions from coal power rose 2.9% in 2018 and account for nearly a third of global carbon dioxide pollution. “Governments now need to introduce effective regulation to shut down coal power plants well before the end of their technical lifetime and considerably reduce their use in the meantime,” Paola Yanguas Parra, from Climate Analytics, said. Yanguas Parra said the date at which coal would need to be phased out to give the world a chance of limiting warming to 1.5C had been brought forward following an assessment by the IPCC last year and because governments had not tackled coal use adequately since the 2015 Paris summit.
There was a technical glitch on this past Friday’s live Planet Philadelphia radio show. This unfortunately means that the live portion of the show was not recorded. It’s always best to listen to Planet Philadelphia when it’s broadcast live by going to www.gtownradio.com or tune to 92.9 FM 4-5 p.m. EST the first and third Friday of every month so that you don’t miss anything.
We do, however, have the prerecorded portions of the show broadcast on 9/20/19. Those interviews are below:
Dwight Dunston is a West Philly based hip-hop artist, musician, educator, facilitator, organizer, and Quaker talks about co-developing a literature course for students to help build courage and hope for facing climate change.
https://soundcloud.com/planetphiladelphia/dwight-dunston-interveiw-aired-92019 Environmental news roundup for Planet Philadelphia aired 9/20/19 There are a sometimes overwhelming amount of news stories every day about our shared environment. As always, assistant producer/reporter Linda Rosenwein presents a relevant selection of important stories. Here is her report for 9/20/19. https://soundcloud.com/planetphiladelphia/environmental-news-roundup-aired-92019 Don’t miss the Planet Philadelphia! This locally produced radio show about our shared environment airs on the radio waves 4-5 PM the first and third Friday each month on WGGT-LP 92.9 FM Germantown Community Radio and streaming at gtownradio.com. Not in Philly? You can still listen to all the great G-town Radio programing on Tunein (https://tunein.com/) on your phone or other device. www.planetphiladelphia.com | www.gtownradio.com facebook | @planetphila | @gtownradio  Planet Philadelphia is now a partner in Covering Climate Now, a global collaboration of more than 250 news outlets to strengthen coverage of the climate story. We felt it was appropriate to join this journalistic collaborative when asked as Planet Philadelphia’s entire focus is on environmental issues of which the climate crisis is a large part. The climate crisis will be discussed on today’s Planet Philadelphia. Tune in to Planet Philadelphia 4-5:00 p.m. today, 9/20/19, at 92.9 FM WGGT-LP or listen to the live stream on gtownradio.com. According to polls, Americans increasingly see climate change as a crisis, with roughly half assaying urgent action is needed. On Planet Philadelphia tomorrow we will hear about different views of the climate crisis, and ways to take action.  Liz Robinson: our Harrisburg correspondent and consultant to the PA Solar Energy Industries Association, will be in the station to tell us about her experience with the Climate Strike and what is happening in Harrisburg to green our energy production.  Luna Liebling, a member of the Philadelphia Sunrise hub who lives in Mt. Airy. She has a Bachelors degree in environmental studies. She will talk about why she believes strongly in Sunrise's ability to create a livable future for my generation and generations to come.  Dwight Dunston, teacher and EQAT member, will talk about co-developing a literature course for students that looks to build courage for facing climate change, and about the connections between spirituality, art, and activism. Tune in to Planet Philadelphia 4-5 pm Friday 9/20/19 on WGGT-LP 92.9 FM Germantown Community Radio and streaming at gtownradio.com for this and more. Don’t miss the Planet Philadelphia!
This locally produced radio show about our shared environment airs on the radio waves 4-5 PM the first and third Friday each month on WGGT-LP 92.9 FM Germantown Community Radio and streaming at gtownradio.com. Not in Philly? You can still listen to all the great G-town Radio programing on Tunein (https://tunein.com/) on your phone or other device. www.planetphiladelphia.com | www.gtownradio.com facebook | @planetphila | @gtownradio  Tune in to Planet Philadelphia 4-5 pm Friday 9/20/19 on WGGT-LP 92.9 FM Germantown Community Radio and streaming at gtownradio.com. A new Planet Philadelphia environmental radio show is coming up 4-5:00 PM Friday, September 20th, a day of Global and Youth Climate Strike actions. We will be talking with people who are taking different approaches to the same goal of trying to help save our world from the increasingly dangerous climate crisis:  Dwight Dunston is a West Philly based hip-hop artist, musician, educator, facilitator, organizer, and Quaker. He will talk about co-developing a literature course for students that looks to build courage for facing climate change, and about the connections between spirituality, art, and activism. Sterling is the Coordinator of Equity and Justice Education at Friends' Central School, a facilitator with the University of Pennsylvania the University of Pennsylvania Lion’s Story and a frequent collaborator with AORTA Coop (Anti-Oppression Resource and Training Alliance).  Liz Robinson: our Harrisburg correspondent and consultant to the PA Solar Energy Industries Association, will be in the station to tell us about her experience with the Climate Strike and what is happening in Harrisburg to green our energy production. Don’t miss the Planet Philadelphia!
This locally produced radio show about our shared environment airs on the radio waves 4-5 PM the first and third Friday each month on WGGT-LP 92.9 FM Germantown Community Radio and streaming at gtownradio.com. Not in Philly? You can still listen to all the great G-town Radio programing on Tunein (https://tunein.com/) on your phone or other device. www.planetphiladelphia.com | www.gtownradio.com facebook | @planetphila | @gtownradio Assistant Producer/Reporter Linda Rosenwein put together a list of the many events about our shared environment happening in the Philadelphia area. We ran out of time on the live show aired on September 6th. Here is her list of things things you might want to check out:
World wide strike being held 3 days before the UN summit on climate.Largely initiated by youth, who are afraid of what the world will be like when they grow up.
https://www/evemtbrite.com/e/energy-policy-then-and-now-a-climate-action-conversation-tickets-68818232185 Dave Roberts leading a converstion with Rafe Pomerance.Pomerance is chairman of Arctic 21, which describers itself as a network of organizations focusd on communicating the unraveling of the Arctic as a result of climate change to policy makers and the public.F ree event
StateImpact Pennsylvania will present a distinguished panel to discuss the intersection of environmental justice, social equity and climate change, and explore the potential damage to infrastructure, agriculture and the environment to the public and to those vulnerable communities in the Delaware Valley and South Jersey.
Intention of grant is to: a) create livable, walkable, economically vibrant main streets and mixed-use neighborhoods, b) boost economic opportunities for local farmers and main street businesses, c) improve access to health local food, especially among disadvantaged populations
According to Katherine Young, laboratory program manager in Geoscience at the NREL (National Renewable Energy Lab), geothermal energy could be as good as and possibly an even better alternative power source than solar or wind. She spoke with Kay Wood and Linda Rosenwein about possible new uses for an old well understood energy source and how that could be a big part of a low carbon future. 
Also on this show: Exploring what is happening with the ongoing fast moving situation with the PES refinery with Peter Winslow who has followed developments at Philadelphia Energy Solutions (PES) for a several years. Might geothermal energy be one good new use? Listen to the full Planet Philadelphia radio show aired 9/6/19 WGGT-LP 92.9 FM & gtownradio.com:
Don’t miss the Planet Philadelphia!
This locally produced radio show about our shared environment airs on the radio waves 4-5 PM the first and third Friday each month on WGGT-LP 92.9 FM Germantown Community Radio and streaming at gtownradio.com. Not in Philly? You can still listen to all the great G-town Radio programing on Tunein (https://tunein.com/) on your phone or other device. New uses for an old energy source could be a big part of our low carbon future.  Katherine Young, laboratory program manager in Geoscience at the NREL Today on Planet Philadelphia we are exploring geothermal energy production, and it’s possible new uses to help solve our energy and climate crisis with Katherine Young, laboratory program manager in Geoscience at the NREL (National Renewable Energy Lab). We are also exploring what is happening with the ongoing fast moving situation with the PES refinery with Peter Winslow who has followed developments at Philadelphia Energy Solutions (PES) for a several years. Might geothermal energy be one good new use? Tune in to Planet Philadelphia 4-5 pm today 9/6/19 for this and more on WGGT-LP 92.9 FM Germantown Community Radio and streaming at gtownradio.com. Don’t miss the Planet Philadelphia!
This locally produced radio show about our shared environment airs on the radio waves 4-5 PM the first and third Friday each month on WGGT-LP 92.9 FM Germantown Community Radio and streaming at gtownradio.com. Not in Philly? You can still listen to all the great G-town Radio programing on Tunein (https://tunein.com/) on your phone or other device. Planet Philadelphia Podcasts: the Show Archives page, and/or on Mixcloud, and Soundcloud. |
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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