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10/28/2018

"Tick Or Treat," © Kay Wood

Tune in this Friday to hear about scary fossil fuel problems and what to do about it,
Planet Philadelphia 4-5 pm 11/2/18, WGGT-LP 92.9 FM and gtownradio.com.

New Planet Philadelphia 4-5 pm Friday 11/2/18 at WGGT-LP 92.9 FM in NW Philly and streaming at gtownradio.com.

10/26/2018

Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA) speaks with environmental activists and volunteers at Bartram’s Garden on Oct. 17 in southwest Philadelphia.

Listen to the new Planet Philadelphia 4-5 pm Friday 11/2/18 at WGGT-LP 92.9 FM in NW Philly and streaming everywhere at gtownradio.com, with interviews, and discussions with interesting people and news about our shared environment. Here's what’s happening on the next Planet Philadelphia:

Can we have a better future even with climate change: Congressman Dwight Evans has served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 2nd congressional district since 2016, after serving in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 203rd district in Philadelphia for a number of years. He will address the changes we will all need to make to survive and thrive with the extreme climate change challenges as outlined in the UN’s IPCC report.

Sandra Steingraber and other activists fighting to ban fracking. From documentary film, UNFRACTURED.

Fighting for a future free from fracking: New York state banned fracking in 2014. The award winning documentary film, UNFRACTURED, produced and directed by Chanda Chevannes, tells this dramatic story by following introspective biologist and mother Sandra Steingraber. Sandra and Chanda talk with host Kay Wood about how it all happened and why Sandra devoted so much of her life to the struggle. Sandra Steingraber, Ph.D. is an internationally recognized authority on the environmental links to public health. Chanda Chevannes is an award winning Canadian filmmaker, writer and educator.

About: Planet Philadelphia is an environmental radio show produced and hosted by Kay Wood along with assistance from reporter Linda Rosenwein, broadcast 4:00-5:00 p.m. the first and third Friday of every month. Listen to Planet Philadelphia live by going to http://www.gtownradio.com or tune to WGGT-LP 92.9 FM.

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What do our US Senators and Congressmen say about the climate change crisis?

10/23/2018

After the IPCC’s report and it’s urgent warning on the enormous existential threat of climate change, Planet Philadelphia contacted US Senators Robert Casey and Pat Toomey and US Representative Dwight Evans for comments. Both Senator Casey and Congressman Evans kindly responded. Their statements are below. Neither Senator Toomey nor anyone in his office responded.

U.S. Senator Bob Casey:

“The UN report on climate change’s warnings were stark: we must act now to avoid catastrophic global warming. Our nation could begin efforts to address climate change immediately but progress is difficult when the Republican majority in Congress denies these changes to our planet are even happening while they line the pockets of our country’s polluters. We need to take swift action to address the forces plaguing our environment so we can begin to counteract the dangerous effects outlined in this report.”

U. S. Congressman Dwight Evans:

“The latest climate report is alarming and shows the need for more action. One of the most important actions Philadelphians can take is to VOTE on Nov. 6! I always say that the most important title is not ‘congressman’ – it is your title of ‘citizen.’”

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Podcast, Planet Philadelphia, 10/19/18: Legal maneuvers may decide if we survive climate change.

10/20/2018

https://www.mixcloud.com/PlanetPhiladelphia/legal-maneuvers-may-decide-if-we-face-up-to-climate-change/

How Americans face up to climate change could be decided by new legal maneuvers on the state and federal levels.

The federal government is fighting the groundbreaking climate change lawsuit, Juliana v. the US, at every turn. Hear from Attorney Phil Gregory co-lead counsel on this very important lawsuit the Trump DOJ is trying to quash.
If our Founding Fathers were alive today they could be charged with felonies according to PA Senate SB 652. Jenn Quinn, Legislative and Political Director of the Sierra Club Pennsylvania, and Elizabeth Randol, ACLU Pennsylvania Legislative Director talk about this legislation.
Christine Knapp, Director of Philadelphia’s Office of Sustainability has some breaking green news on Philly’s efforts to combat climate change and the local perspectives on the UN’s recent report Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and what Philly is doing about it.

And environmental news from Linda Rosenwein.

Music:
Big Yellow Taxi – Joni Mitchell
Pet Shop Boys - Axis
Los straitjackets - The Munsters Theme
Various - The Time Warp

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4-5 pm Today on Planet Philadelphia: How we Americans will face up to climate change could be decided by new legal maneuvers. WGGT-LP 92.9 FM, Philadelphia, and gtownradio.com

10/19/2018

How will we Americans face up to climate change? The federal government is fighting the groundbreaking climate change lawsuit, Juliana v. the US, at every turn. Even so, October 29th is the trial start date. Attorney Phil Gregory J.D./MBA '80, as co-lead counsel on a federal lawsuit brought by a group of young people accusing the federal government of violating their constitutional rights .

If our Founding Fathers were alive today they could be charged with felonies according to PA Senate SB 652 and SB 754: For a Country that was started with protest it seems many states are turning their backs on our history. Jenn Quinn, Legislative and Political Director of the Sierra Club Pennsylvania, and Elizabeth Randol, ACLU Pennsylvania Legislative Director.

Also

Christine Knapp, Director of Philadelphia’s Office of Sustainability has some breaking green news. She gives the local perspectives on the UN’s recent report Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and what Philly is doing about it.

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Current Important Environmental Legal Challenges:Planet Philadelphia 4-5 pm Friday 10/19/18

10/12/2018

Photo courtesy of the Sierra Club

Listen to the latest information on these important legal issues

Young people suing the federal government about their future right to be protected from fossil fuel pollution and climate change.

Legal challenges/restrictions to peaceful demonstrations occurring locally and across the country that effect free speech.

Listen to Planet Philadelphia on Germantown Community Radio at 92.9 FM in NW Philly and streaming at gtownradio.com.

Juliana v. the US: Attorney Phil GregoryJ.D./MBA '80,as co-lead counsel on a federal lawsuit brought by a group of young people accusing the federal government of violating their constitutional right to life because of fossil fuel policies that promote climate change, will discuss this ground-breaking case. The youth’s assertion is that “If your government is harming you, then it’s up to the courts to step in and tell them to stop.” October 29this the trial start date. This is one of several related legal actions brought by youth in several states and countries and supported by Our Children’s Trust.
PA Senate SB 652 and SB 754: In response to Dakota Access Pipeline protests, many states and localities are seeking to limit or punish peaceful demonstrations. Felony federal arrests on these grounds have begun already in some states. In PA, these two bills are under consideration by the state legislature. SB 652, the “Critical Infrastructure Protection Act”, makes it a felony to engage in such protests. SB 754 seeks to impose on demonstrators the financial responsibility for the public costs related to demonstrations.
Jean Quinn, Legislative and Political Director of the Sierra Club Pennsylvania, will discuss the latest news about these proposed bills.
Elizabeth Randol, ACLU Pennsylvania Legislative Director, will discuss constitutional and other legal issues related to these bills.

Also

Local perspectives on the UN’s recent report Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Christine Knapp, Director of Philadelphia’s Office of Sustainability, will discuss the extremely urgent need to act on climate change with big changes in light of the IPCC report. She will tell us the exciting things Philadelphia is doing to prepare for climate change.

Planet Philadelphia is an environmental radio show produced and hosted by Kay Wood along with assistance from reporter Linda Rosenwein, 4:00-5:00 p.m. the first and third Friday every month. Tune in your radio dial to Germantown Community Radio 92.9 FM WGGT-LP in NW Philadelphia, or listen to the live streaming at G-Town Radio at http://www.gtownradio.com anywhere. Shows aired live will be available as podcasts shortly after they broadcast. Call (484) 278-1846 to record a comment/announcement for Planet Philadelphia radio show.

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Podcast: Save energy + save lives, Planet Philadelphia, 92.9 FM + gtownradio.com 10/5/18

10/6/2018

https://www.mixcloud.com/PlanetPhiladelphia/save-energy-save-lives-planet-philadelphia-929-fm-gtownradiocom-10518/

Please listen/share/embed this podcast of the great Planet Philadelphia interviews with Anthony Giancatarino and Peter Winslow when they were live in at G-Town Radio this past Friday, 10/5/18.

Environmental Justice and the Nicetown gas plant with Anthony Giancatarino: Nicetown is DEP decalred environmental justice area. Many in the community are working to stop SEPTA from adding to their already very heavy pollution burden.
Saving energy and the climate with Peter Winslow: 50% of the nations energy is consumed by commercial buildings. 30% of that is wasted. There are options available now with our present technology to do better job.

Music played on this show:
Joni Mitchell - Big Yellow Taxi
Anton Khoryukov - Golden October
Josh Woodward - Golden Sunrise Instrumental

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Planet Philadelphia 4-5 pm Today, 10/5/18

10/4/2018

Listen 4-5 pm Friday 10/5/18 to Planet Philadelphia on 92.9 FM and/or streaming at gtownradio.com to hear from two guests live on air tell us about some important issues:

Anthony Giancatarino:
The environmental justice claim to stop the gas plant SEPTA wants to build in Nicetown.

Peter Winslow:
How to Optimize the Energy Efficiency of Buildings with new technology and old.

Planet Philadelphia is an environmental radio show produced and hosted by Kay Wood along with assistance from reporter Linda Rosenwein, 4:00-5:00 p.m. the first and third Friday every month. Tune in your radio dial to Germantown Community Radio 92.9 FM WGGT-LP in NW Philadelphia, or listen to the live streaming at G-Town Radio at http://www.gtownradio.com anywhere. Shows aired live will be available as podcasts shortly after they broadcast. Call (484) 278-1846 to record a comment or event announcement anytime to be aired on the next Planet Philadelphia radio show.

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