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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.
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. www.planetphiladelphia.com | www.gtownradio.com facebook | @planetphila | @gtownradio
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:
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. www.planetphiladelphia.com | www.gtownradio.com facebook | @planetphila | @gtownradio Urban Heat Islands: Planet Philadelphia 4-5 pm Friday 6/21/19, WGGT-LP 92.9 FM and gtownradio.com6/14/2019  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.
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 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. Call (484) 278-1846 to record a comment/announcement.
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In this Planet Philadelphia radio show aired on 6/7/19:
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.
www.planetphiladelphia.com | www.gtownradio.com facebook | @planetphila | @gtownradio 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. Call (484) 278-1846 to record a comment/announcement for Planet Philadelphia radio show. www.planetphiladelphia.com | www.gtownradio.com facebook | @planetphila | @gtownradio How are feminism and our |
 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. |
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On the left - Alexandra Kroger helping install solar panels.
Not everyone is aware that feminist issues are entwined with climate change and environmental issues. This show focuses particularly on feminist/environmental issues in the U.S.
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:
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:
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.
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.
 | 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. Podcasts are available shortly after the live show airs. Links to Planet Philadelphia podcasts are on Mixcloud and on Soundcloud. Call (484) 278-1846 to record a comment/announcement for Planet Philadelphia radio show. www.planetphiladelphia.com | www.gtownradio.com facebook | @planetphila | @gtownradio |
Want to be effective in influencing state policies on our environment and climate change? Find out in this Planet Philadelphia environmental radio that aired live 5/17/19 on 92.9fm and streamed live on gtownradio.com. Listen to show host Kay Wood’s interview with State Senator Art Haywood on being an effective citizen at the state level on our environment, climate change and other issues.
Also on this show:
• Liz Robinson: Our Harrisburg energy correspondent, what else is happening in Harrisburg.
• Linda Rowenwein: A compilation of regional state, and city environmental news and selected other topics.
Also on this show:
• Liz Robinson: Our Harrisburg energy correspondent, what else is happening in Harrisburg.
• Linda Rowenwein: A compilation of regional state, and city environmental news and selected other topics.
Planet Philadelphia airs 4:00-5:00 p.m. the first and third Friday every month on Germantown Community Radio 92.9 FM WGGT-LP in Philadelphia, and is simultaneously live streamed on www.gtownradio.com. All shows are also available as podcasts on the planetphiladelphia.com show archives page, and are also available on Mixcloud and Soundcloud. Call (484) 278-1846 to record a comment/announcement for Planet Philadelphia radio show.
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So much is happening at our state and local levels recently that we are continuing our coverage of these issues.
Want to be effective in influencing state policies? Want to know what environmental matters are happening at the state level? Tune into Planet Philadelphia today 4-5 pm 92.9fm also streaming live on GTown Radio.
 State Senator Art Haywood: on being an effective citizen at the state level on our environment, along with climate change and other issues at the state level. |
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Because there’s been so much happening at the state (as well as city) levels that affects our shared environment, we are continuing the coverage of those issues. Tune in to Planet Philadelphia 4-5 pm Friday 5/17/19 on WGGT-LP 92.9 FM Germantown Community Radio and streaming at gtownradio.com.
 Senator Haywood and others, introduction for SB600 |
| State Senator Art Haywood: represents the 4thdistrict, which encompasses part of northern Philadelphia and part of the southern region of Montgomery county. Among other things, Sen. Haywood has been leading legislation to increase the use of clean energy by electric companies in the state. He will discuss his take on environmental issues at a state level. |
 Liz Robinson: our Harrisburg correspondent and consultant to the PA Solar Energy Industries Association, will tell us what else is happening in Harrisburg on the energy beat. |
Tune in for this and more including a compilation of regional, state, and city environmental news and selected other topics. Planet Philadelphia 4-5 pm Friday 5/17/19 on WGGT-LP 92.9 FM Germantown Community Radio and streaming at gtownradio.com.
 | 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. Podcasts are available shortly after the live show airs. Links to Planet Philadelphia podcasts are on Mixcloud and on Soundcloud. Call (484) 278-1846 to record a comment/announcement for Planet Philadelphia radio show. www.planetphiladelphia.com | www.gtownradio.com facebook | @planetphila | @gtownradio |
Philadelphia City Council, Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities Public Hearing 4/26/2019 about PGW and possible LNG plant near Passyunk. Highly recommended. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rgxvRKWbMk |
Recycling the right way, Philadelphia Streets Department (Philadelphia Streets) page on what and how to recycle in Philly: |
 | 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 assistance from assistant producer/reporter Linda Rosenwein. Planet Philadelphia airs 4:00-5:00 p.m. the first and third Friday every month on Germantown Community Radio 92.9 FM WGGT-LP in Philadelphia, and is simultaneously live streamed on www.gtownradio.com. All shows are also available as podcasts on the planetphiladelphia.com show archives page, and are also available on Mixcloud and Soundcloud. Call (484) 278-1846 to record a comment/announcement for Planet Philadelphia radio show. www.planetphiladelphia.com | www.gtownradio.com facebook | @planetphila | @gtownradio |
This episode of Planet Philadelphia is about our energy future and what is happening here in Philly and our state. Emiliy Schapira, the Director of the Philadelphia Energy Authority talks with Planet Philadelphia host, Kay Wood, and assistant producer, Linda Rowenwein, how Philly’s doing with the ambitious Philadelphia Energy Campaign, a $1 billion, 10-year initiative to advance energy efficiency and clean energy across Philadelphia, while creating over 10,000 jobs. The Philadelphia Energy Authority is in charge of shepherding this effort and others to give Philadelphians a sustainable future in a just way. This and more on this Planet Philadelphia environmental radio show originally aired live at 92.9FM WGGT-LP and simultaneously streamed on www.gtownradio.com/.
Listen here for the entire live 5-3-19 Planet Philadelphia environmental radio show aired on 92.9 FM WGGT-LP and gtownradio.com:
Emiliy Schapira, the Director of the Philadelphia Energy Authority On Planet Philadelphia 4-5 PM today 92.9 FM WGGT-LP and streaming at gtownradio.com we will be talking about our energy futures and what is happening here in Philly and our state. We all have important decisions to make about how our future will look and feel. The issues are complicated. How should we deal with climate change and fossil fuel pollution?
It’s very important for us all to have informed conversations about how we get to a better future. In that regard, our main interview today will be with Emiliy Schapira, the Director of the Philadelphia Energy Authority and their many efforts to help with sustainability in a just way with the Philadelphia Energy Campaign, a $1 billion, 10-year initiative to advance energy efficiency and clean energy across Philadelphia, while creating over 10,000 jobs.
We will also be bringing you information and interviews with state congressional members on the big decisions facing Philadelphia and Pennsylvania on our transition to cleaner forms of power.
It’s very important for us all to have informed conversations about how we get to a better future. In that regard, our main interview today will be with Emiliy Schapira, the Director of the Philadelphia Energy Authority and their many efforts to help with sustainability in a just way with the Philadelphia Energy Campaign, a $1 billion, 10-year initiative to advance energy efficiency and clean energy across Philadelphia, while creating over 10,000 jobs.
We will also be bringing you information and interviews with state congressional members on the big decisions facing Philadelphia and Pennsylvania on our transition to cleaner forms of power.
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