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Planet Philadelphia

Environmental Radio Show

4-5:00 PM ET 1st & 3rd Fridays/month

WGGT-LP 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia
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Environmental Regional Legal & Regulatory Issues, 4-5:00 PM Friday 3/21/2025

3/14/2025

 
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Old oil rig | Linda Flores | flickr.com

Planet Philadelphia
4-5:00 PM Friday 3/21/2025
92.9 FM WGGT-LP in Philadelphia
and live streaming at gtownradio.com

Both laws and regulations constrain, and sometimes help, what can be done for our environment.  Here are some actions and suggestions to help cope with various environmental issues of our region.
  • Rep. Greg Vitali is the Pennsylvania state representative of the 166th legislative district.  He serves as Majority Chair of the House Environmental and Natural Resource Protection Committee.  Rep. Vitali introduced House Bill 364 which would restore a Board under the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the Environmental Quality Board’s, authority to increase conventional oil and gas well plugging bonds to help prevent hundreds of new well abandonments a year.  He also introduced House Bill 109, legislation requiring stricter oversight of industrial permits in environmental justice areas.  He will discuss these bills.
  • Liz Robinson is the Executive Director of the Philadelphia Solar Energy Association.  She also is a long-time advocate for environmental issues, particularly in the Philadelphia region.  She will talk, more in depth this time, about increases in energy prices for consumers and businesses as well as about the regulatory environment for energy, particularly in Pennsylvania.
Planet Philadelphia airs 4:00-5:00 PM EST 1st & 3rd Fridays/month at 92.9 FM WGGT-LP in Philadelphia & https://gtownradio.com everywhere. WHYY TV 12's program "You Oughta Know" aired a feature about Planet Philadelphia. See it here https://www.planetphiladelphia.com/about.html
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2025 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Dates Announced

3/10/2025

 
Hazardous Waste Collection in Philadelphia
          Event Dates & Locations (9 AM – 3 PM):
  • Saturday, April 5, 2025 – Northeast Philadelphia, 8401 State Rd., 19136
  • Saturday, May 10, 2025 – West Philadelphia, 4800 Parkside Ave., 19131
  • Saturday, June 14, 2025 – Northwest Philadelphia, 320 Domino Lane, 19128
  • Thursday, July 10, 2025 – Northeast Philadelphia, 8401 State Rd., 19136
  • Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025 – North Philadelphia, 2121 W. York St., 19132
  • Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 – Southwest Philadelphia, 3033 S. 63rd St., 19153
  • Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 – Port Richmond, 3901 N. Delaware Ave., 19137
Planet Philadelphia airs 4:00-5:00 PM EST 1st & 3rd Fridays/month at 92.9 FM WGGT-LP in Philadelphia & https://gtownradio.com everywhere. WHYY TV 12's program "You Oughta Know" aired a feature about Planet Philadelphia. See it here https://www.planetphiladelphia.com/about.html
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Podcast March 7, 2025 show: Environmental Professionals Contributions to Sustainability; Devi Ramkissoon, Joseph Musil, Liz Robinson

3/8/2025

 
On this show we explore some of the myriad ways environmental professionals support sustainability:
​•  Devi Ramkissoon, Exec Dir Greater Philadelphia Sustainable Business Network
•  Joseph Musil, on Board of Directors,PA Association of Environmental Professionals 
•  Liz Robinson, Executive Director of the Philadelphia Solar Energy Assn
Listen to the show:
​https://www.mixcloud.com/PlanetPhiladelphia/contributions-to-sustainability-devi-ramkissoon-joseph-musil-liz-robinson-3725/
Planet Philadelphia airs 4:00-5:00 PM EST 1st & 3rd Fridays/month at 92.9 FM WGGT-LP in Philadelphia & https://gtownradio.com everywhere. WHYY TV 12's program "You Oughta Know" aired a feature about Planet Philadelphia. See it here https://www.planetphiladelphia.com/about.html
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Hearings/votes/webinars of interest

3/8/2025

 
From Former Secretary, PA Department of Environmental Protection, David Hess's very informative blog. You might check it out at https://paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com/

House Voting Schedule
Budget Hearings March 6
March 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26
April 7, 8, 9, 22, 23, 24
May 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 24
June 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30
-- Committee Schedule
 
Senate Voting Schedule
Budget Hearings March 6
March 24, 25, 26, 31
April 1, 2
May 5, 6, 7, 12, 13
June 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
-- Committee Schedule

March 9-- In-Person. Protect PT Hosts In-Person Living Near Shale Gas Workshop In Westmoreland County.
March 11-- Agenda Posted. DEP Citizens Advisory Council meeting.  Room 105 Rachel Carson Building.  12:30 p.m. Check webpage for options for joining the meeting remotely.  Contact: Ian Irvin, Executive Director, [email protected] or (717) 787-8171.  Read more here.
March 11-- In-Person. PA Outdoor Recreation Regional Outdoor Recreation Industry Workshop.  3:00 p.m.  ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem
March 11-- Virtual. Western PA Conservancy Webinar Featuring 5 Women Talking About Careers In Conservation & Preservation.  Noon.
March 12-- NEW.  Agenda Posted. Senate Republican Policy Committee hearing on flood mitigation strategies, state programs to repair streams and stream cleaning. Penn College Professional Development Center, 1067 Hagan Way in Williamsport. 1:00 p.m.  Click Here to watch online.
March 12-- Virtual. Delaware River Basin Commission Public Input Session On Climate Resilience Plan. 
March 12--  In-Person. PA Outdoor Recreation Regional Outdoor Recreation Industry Workshop.  3:00 p.m.  Columbia Market House , 15 S 3rd St, Columbia, Lancaster County
March 13-- Agenda Posted. Susquehanna River Basin Commission business meeting.   Read more here.
March 13-- In-Person. PA Outdoor Recreation Regional Outdoor Recreation Industry Workshop.  3:00 p.m.  Discover NEPA/Mericle Commercial RE, 100 Baltimore Dr, Wilkes-Barre
March 13-- DCNR, Penn State Extension Forest Health, Insect, Disease Update Webinar, 8:30 to 11:00 a.m.
March 14-- In-Person. Grassroots Conservation Fair, Wellsboro, Tioga County. 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.

2025 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Dates Announced

3/7/2025

 
The Philadelphia Sanitation Department has announced seven Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection events for 2025! These events offer residents a safe way to dispose of hazardous materials that are not accepted through regular trash or recycling collection.

Event Dates & Locations (9 AM – 3 PM):
  • Saturday, April 5, 2025 – Northeast Philadelphia, 8401 State Rd., 19136
  • Saturday, May 10, 2025 – West Philadelphia, 4800 Parkside Ave., 19131
  • Saturday, June 14, 2025 – Northwest Philadelphia, 320 Domino Lane, 19128
  • Thursday, July 10, 2025 – Northeast Philadelphia, 8401 State Rd., 19136
  • Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025 – North Philadelphia, 2121 W. York St., 19132
  • Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 – Southwest Philadelphia, 3033 S. 63rd St., 19153
  • Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 – Port Richmond, 3901 N. Delaware Ave., 19137
Important Reminders
  • No computers – Take them to a Sanitation Convenience Center during normal business hours.
  • Latex/water-based paint – Not hazardous! If dried up or solidified with an absorbent material like kitty litter, it can be placed in regular trash.
  • No business waste – These events are strictly for household waste.

Proper Disposal Matters
Hazardous materials, labeled toxic, flammable, corrosive, or reactive, require special handling to protect people, pets, and the environment. Improper disposal can be harmful. Just one gallon of used oil can contaminate one million gallons of freshwater.
The The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) estimates that the average household accumulates up to 100 pounds of hazardous waste each year, including oil-based paint, used oil, solvents, pesticides, and car batteries. These materials should never be thrown in regular trash but instead taken to an Household Hazardous Waste event for safe disposal.

For more details and a full list of accepted materials, visit the Household Hazardous Waste page on phila.gov. Let’s keep our city clean and safe!

New show 4-5:00 PM today: Environmental Professionals: Contributions to Sustainability

3/7/2025

 

Planet Philadelphia
92.9 FM WGGT-LP in Philadelphia
and live streaming at gtownradio.com

We explore some of the myriad ways environmental professionals support sustainability.
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Devi Ramkissoon is Executive Director of the Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia (SBN).  She has many years of experience in international development, specializing in working with sustainable businesses for economic growth and poverty reduction and has won numerous awards from the US Government and the private sector for her leadership navigating global humanitarian crises. She will discuss the ways that SBN helps businesses be sustainable.
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Joseph Musil is on the Board of Directors for the Pennsylvania Association of Environmental Professionsals (PAEP) and has been a director at the national level as well.  His professional expertise includes preparing: National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) environmental assessments, NPDES discharge permits for construction activities, resource conservation and preservation plans, and conducting independent third-party compliance monitoring and integrity audits on key projects and programs.  He will describe how PAEP helps environmental engineers and biologists assess the sustainability of projects.
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Liz Robinson is the Executive Director of the Philadelphia Solar Energy Association.  She also is long-time advocate for environmental issues, particularly in the Philadelphia region.  She will talk about the increases in energy prices for consumers and businesses and how to help these customers prepare for the upcoming changes.
Planet Philadelphia is a radio show about our shared environment produced and hosted by Kay Wood along with assistant producer/reporter Linda Rosenwein. Planet Philadelphia airs 4:00-5:00 PM EST the first and third Fridays of the month on WGGT-LP 92.9 FM in Philadelphia and at gtownradio.com. Also aired on Villanova University’s radio station, WXVU, Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at 89.1FM. Podcasts of Planet Philadelphia shows are available shortly after live broadcast.
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4-5:00PM today: Environmental Professionals: Contributions to Sustainability

2/28/2025

 
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Photo by Bill Mead on Unsplash

Planet Philadelphia
4-5:00 PM Friday 3/7/2025
92.9 FM WGGT-LP in Philadelphia
and live streaming at gtownradio.com

We explore some of the myriad ways environmental professionals support sustainability.
  • Devi Ramkissoon is Executive Director of the Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia (SBN).  She has many years of experience in international development, specializing in working with sustainable businesses for economic growth and poverty reduction and has won numerous awards from the US Government and the private sector for her leadership navigating global humanitarian crises. She will discuss the ways that SBN helps businesses be sustainable.
  • Joseph Musil is on the Board of Directors for the Pennsylvania Association of Environmental Professionsals (PAEP) and has been a director at the national level as well.  His professional expertise includes preparing: National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) environmental assessments, NPDES discharge permits for construction activities, resource conservation and preservation plans, and conducting independent third-party compliance monitoring and integrity audits on key projects and programs.  He will describe how PAEP helps environmental engineers and biologists assess the sustainability of projects.
  • Liz Robinson is the Executive Director of the Philadelphia Solar Energy Association.  She also is long-time advocate for environmental issues, particularly in the Philadelphia region.  She will talk about the increases in energy prices for consumers and businesses and how to help these customers prepare for the upcoming changes.
Planet Philadelphia is a radio show about our shared environment produced and hosted by Kay Wood along with assistant producer/reporter Linda Rosenwein. Planet Philadelphia airs 4:00-5:00 PM EST the first and third Fridays of the month on WGGT-LP 92.9 FM in Philadelphia and at gtownradio.com. Also aired on Villanova University’s radio station, WXVU, Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at 89.1FM. Podcasts of Planet Philadelphia shows are available shortly after live broadcast.

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Grants available to help climate justice and other environmental efforts

2/28/2025

 
Amani Reid the Eastern Regional Coordinator of the Department of Environmental Protection Office of Environmental Justice shared a number of opportunities for grants that could help with a variety of environmental projects.
Bread & Roses Community Fund, with support from the William Penn Foundation, is launching a new three-year Climate Justice Organizing Fund. The fund will move money to community-led grassroots groups and leaders in the Philadelphia region. The two-track fund will support grassroots groups organizing to change the policies, practices, and processes that create and maintain climate inequities. It will also provide grants for community-based groups to strengthen their capacity to organize or develop a climate justice organizing strategy. Please see the link for more information https://breadrosesfund.org/grants-scholarships/climate-justice-organizing-fund/
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Shapiro Administration Launches New One-Stop Grant Search Tool 
A new resource on PA.gov simplifies finding and applying for state grants. Launched by Secretary of Administration Neil Weaver and CODE PA, the tool allows businesses, non-profits, residents, schools, and local governments to search, sort, and filter over 300 grant programs based on criteria like applicant type, category, and deadlines. Each listing links to program details, eligibility requirements, and application instructions.
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DCNR Opens Grant Application to Advance Parks, Recreation, and Conservation Projects Across Pennsylvania
Communities across Pennsylvania can now apply for state grants to fund parks, recreation, and conservation projects, as the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) opens its latest round of Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2) funding. Applications are open now through April 2 at 4:00 PM.
Read More and Apply
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has released a video playlist of all 2025 Community Conservation Partnerships Program grant workshop sessions via their YouTube Channel. Check them out if you missed the recent workshop, or if you just want a refresher as you get ready for the next grant round.
It is recommended that you watch the General Overview video first. Then watch the project type video that corresponds to the kind of grant you plan to apply for.
For those interested in applying, it’s never too early to contact your regional advisor to schedule a site visit and discuss ways to make your application more competitive.
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PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources: Peer and Circuit Rider Grants
These grant programs fund projects that help municipalities, counties, multi-municipal partnerships, and council of governments to increase local capacity for recreation, parks and conservation. The Peer program funds projects that, through a collaborative process, focus on a specific need identified by the grantee and its partners. The Circuit Rider program aides in the hiring of a full-time park, recreation or conservation professional whose services are shared by the members of a formal partnership, commission or authority. Applications Open Year Round. More information, guidance, and resources can be found at the DCNR Grants Page.
The next Planet Philadelphia 
​is coming up 4:00-5:00 PM March 7th. Tune in then. 
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Planet Philadelphia is a radio show about our shared environment produced and hosted by Kay Wood along with assistant producer/reporter Linda Rosenwein. Planet Philadelphia airs 4:00-5:00 PM EST the first and third Fridays of the month on WGGT-LP 92.9 FM in Philadelphia and at gtownradio.com. Also aired on Villanova University’s radio station, WXVU, Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at 89.1FM. Podcasts of Planet Philadelphia shows are available shortly after live broadcast.

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Important hearings coming up affecting our budget, environment, and more

2/28/2025

 
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What happens in the Pennsylvania legislature affects all citizens of the Commonwealth in different and sometimes extremely impactful ways. Here's how to find out what's going on. Hearings/webinars coming up soon:
March 3-- House Appropriations Committee Budget Hearing: 1:00- Public Utility Commission.  House Floor.  Click Here to watch online. 

March 4-- House Environmental & Natural Resource Protection Committee hearing on House Bill 109 (Vitali-D-Delaware) establishing a DEP Environmental Justice Permit Review Program. Lathem Hall, Widener University, 1 University Place, Chester.  10:00 a.m. Click Here to watch online.   Read more here on legislation.

March 4-- Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority meeting.  Room 105 Rachel Carson Building. 10:00 a.m. Contact: Geoff Bristow, [email protected]  or (717) 783-8411. (formal notice)

March 4-- Keystone Energy Efficiency Alliance, Black Appalachian Coalition, PennFuture, Partners Webinar -- Why Is My Electricity Bill So High?  And Going Higher?  6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

March 6-- In-Person. PA Outdoor Recreation Regional Outdoor Recreation Industry Workshop.  3:00 p.m.  Bike Co, 1536 N American St, Philadelphia.
The next Planet Philadelphia 
​is coming up 4:00-5:00 PM March 7th. Tune in then. 
Planet Philadelphia is a radio show about our shared environment produced and hosted by Kay Wood along with assistant producer/reporter Linda Rosenwein. Planet Philadelphia airs 4:00-5:00 PM EST the first and third Fridays of the month on WGGT-LP 92.9 FM in Philadelphia and at gtownradio.com. Also aired on Villanova University’s radio station, WXVU, Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at 89.1FM. Podcasts of Planet Philadelphia shows are available shortly after live broadcast.
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Podcast 2/21/2025 radio show: Deploying Solar Successfully; Peter Buck & Liz Robinson

2/22/2025

 
We explore some of the ways of deploying solar energy for groups of people and how to make them successful.
  • Dr. Peter Buck is a sustainability and climate change professional, public servant, and educator. He describes a new solar project in Centre County PA involving governmental entities purchasing solar power together, saving a good deal of money and GHG.
  • Liz Robinson is the Executive Director of the Philadelphia Solar Energy Association. She discusses the kinds of solar projects in Pennsylvania that provide energy for groups of people and the current situation in the state for developing more of these projects.
  • Related news items.
​Listen to the show:
www.mixcloud.com/PlanetPhiladelphia/2212025-radio-show-deploying-solar-successfully-peter-buck-liz-robinson/
Planet Philadelphia airs on 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia & gtownradio.com, 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Friday/month. www.planetphiladelphia.com/. Donate to keep community radio alive, gtownradio.com/donate.
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Deploying Solar Successfully: Planet Philadelphia 4-5:00 PM today

2/14/2025

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

We explore some of the ways of deploying solar energy for groups of people and how to make them successful.
  • Dr. Peter Buck is a sustainability and climate change professional, public servant, and educator. Dr. Buck served as the Chair of the Centre County Solar Working Group. He has held elected office in municipal and school district government, serves in appointed positions on climate planning at the local and state level, and has been an officer in several educational and conservation NGO’s. He co-directs the Local Climate Action Program (LCAP) and is the Director of Education at Penn State Sustainability.  He will describe a new solar project in Centre County PA involving 10 different governmental entities purchasing solar power together, more governmental entities than have ever before collaborated on such an agreement in PA and possibly the nation.
  • Liz Robinson is the Executive Director of the Philadelphia Solar Energy Association. She also is long-time advocate for environmental issues, particularly in the Philadelphia region.  She will discuss some of the kinds of solar projects in Pennsylvania that provide energy for groups of people and the current situation in the state for developing more of these projects.
  • Related News Items
Planet Philadelphia is a radio show about our shared environment produced and hosted by Kay Wood along with assistant producer/reporter Linda Rosenwein. Planet Philadelphia airs 4:00-5:00 PM EST the first and third Fridays of the month on WGGT-LP 92.9 FM in Philadelphia and at gtownradio.com. Also aired on Villanova University’s radio station, WXVU, Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at 89.1FM. Podcasts of Planet Philadelphia shows are available shortly after live broadcast.
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Podcast 2/7/2025 show: Cleaning Up Our Mess; Jordan Gass-Pooré, Maya Elson

2/8/2025

 
Pollution causes numerous harms to our environment and our health. We explore some forms of this pollution and ways of cleaning up our mess.
• Jordan Gass-Pooré is a New York City-based podcast producer and investigative journalist. We talk with her about the second season of her “Hazard NJ” podcast exploring PFAS, a class of what is called “forever chemicals” that are wide spread throughout our entire environment and our bodies.
• Maya Elson is a regenerative mycologist, ecologist, and nature connection specialist in Santa Cruz, California. We talk with her about mycoremediation, the practice of using fungi to help remediate soils and water polluted by various toxins.
Listen:
​www.mixcloud.com/PlanetPhiladelphia/cleaning-up-our-mess-jordan-gass-poor%C3%A9-maya-elson-272025/
Planet Philadelphia is a radio show about our shared environment produced and hosted by Kay Wood along with assistant producer/reporter Linda Rosenwein. Planet Philadelphia airs 4:00-5:00 PM EST the first and third Fridays of the month on WGGT-LP 92.9 FM in Philadelphia and at gtownradio.com. Also aired on Villanova University’s radio station, WXVU, Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at 89.1FM. Podcasts of Planet Philadelphia shows are available shortly after live broadcast.
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New Planet Philadelphia 4-5:00 PM today 2/7/2025: Cleaning Up Our Mess

1/31/2025

 
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 Planet Philadelphia
​environmental radio show
4-5:00 PM today 2/7/2025
92.9 FM WGGT-LP in Philadelphia
​& gtownradio.com

There are many forms of pollution in our world, some that never existed before. This pollution causes numerous harms to our environment and our health. We explore some forms of this pollution and ways of cleaning up our mess.
  • Jordan Gass-Pooré is a New York City-based podcast producer and investigative journalist. A graduate of Texas State University and City University of London, her work has been published in various outlets throughout the US and UK, including NPR, the Guardian and The Times. We talk with her about the second season of her “Hazard NJ” podcast, a production of NJ Spotlight News, the news division of NJ PBS. This season explores PFAS, a class of what is called “forever chemicals” that are wide spread throughout our entire environment and our bodies.
  • Maya Elson is a regenerative mycologist, ecologist, and nature connection specialist in Santa Cruz, California. She is knowledgeable about using fungi to help decontaminate areas where toxins have spread, in particular after fire events. Because of climate change, fires are a growing danger, more extreme and occurring in areas not used to such burning, like the fires on the East Coast this summer. We talk with her about mycoremediation, the practice of using fungi to help remediate soils and water polluted by various toxins.
  • Related News Items
Planet Philadelphia is a radio show about our shared environment produced and hosted by Kay Wood along with assistant producer/reporter Linda Rosenwein. Planet Philadelphia airs 4:00-5:00 PM EST the first and third Fridays of the month on WGGT-LP 92.9 FM in Philadelphia and at gtownradio.com. Also aired on Villanova University’s radio station, WXVU, Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at 89.1FM. Podcasts of Planet Philadelphia shows are available shortly after live broadcast.
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Podcast January 17 radio show: Using Environmental Economics to Make Change, Dr. Peter B. Meyer

1/18/2025

 
Economic issues often affect policy decisions and behavior related to climate change. We talk about this with Peter B. Meyer, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Urban Policy and Economics and Director Emeritus of the Center for Environmental Policy and Management at the University of Louisville.
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Listen to the show:
​www.mixcloud.com/PlanetPhiladelphia/using-environmental-economics-to-make-change-dr-peter-b-meyer-1172025/
Planet Philadelphia is a radio show about our shared environment produced and hosted by Kay Wood along with assistant producer/reporter Linda Rosenwein. Planet Philadelphia airs 4:00-5:00 PM EST the first and third Fridays of the month on WGGT-LP 92.9 FM in Philadelphia and at gtownradio.com. Also aired on Villanova University’s radio station, WXVU, Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at 89.1FM. Podcasts of Planet Philadelphia shows are available shortly after live broadcast.
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Using Environmental Economics to Make Change: Planet Philadelphia, 4-5:00 PM Today

1/10/2025

 
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Planet Philadelphia
4-5:00 PM Today
92.9 FM WGGT-LP in Philadelphia
& at gtownradio.com

Economic issues often affect policy decisions and behavior related to climate change. What are some of the current issues in this arena and how might we use them to further environmental goals.
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​Peter B. Meyer, Ph.D.  is Professor Emeritus of Urban Policy and Economics and Director Emeritus of the Center for Environmental Policy and Management at the University of Louisville. Among his other accomplishments, he spent 15 years as an Expert Witness for EPA’s Environmental Finance Advisory Board and then went on to work with the agency’s Sustainable and Healthy Communities subcommittee of its Board of Scientific Counselors. He also is advising both the UK and US governments on such matters and leads an international team writing about the financing of urban responses to climate change around the world. He still has time to be a member of the Borough Council of New Hope PA. Peter will discuss his take on environmental economics and its relationship to policy changes.
  • Related News Items
Planet Philadelphia is a radio show about our shared environment produced and hosted by Kay Wood along with assistant producer/reporter Linda Rosenwein. Planet Philadelphia airs 4:00-5:00 PM EST the first and third Fridays of the month on WGGT-LP 92.9 FM in Philadelphia and at gtownradio.com. Also aired on Villanova University’s radio station, WXVU, Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at 89.1FM. Podcasts of Planet Philadelphia shows are available shortly after live broadcast.

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