John Dernbach, Emeritus Professor of Environmental Law and Sustainability at Widener University Commonwealth Law School, talks about the implications of a recent decision in the climate change court case Held v. Montana brought by young people in Montana.
Tracy Carluccio, Deputy Director of the Delaware Riverkeeper Network, discusses the tentative settlement between the company 3M is to pay $10.3 to $12.5 billion to help the suing states/communities clean PFAS from their drinking water. Listen to the show: https://www.mixcloud.com/PlanetPhiladelphia/climate-change-lawsuit-breakthroughs-john-dernbach-tracy-carluccio-91523/ To hear Planet Philadelphia tune your radio dial to 92.9 FM in Philadelphia or at gtownradio.com 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Fridays/month. Podcasts are available shortly after broadcast at planetphiladelphia.com. Podcast of 9/1/23 show: Using Our Precious Land Wisely - Tim Searchinger, Audrey Epp Schmidt9/2/2023
Rising population and demand for food, feed, fiber and fuel as well as minerals are increasing competition for land. How can we protect and restore land to fight climate change, prevent biodiversity loss and sustain other ecosystem service benefits that people depend upon from nature. Guests:
Listen to the show: https://www.mixcloud.com/PlanetPhiladelphia/using-our-precious-land-wisely-tim-searchinger-audrey-epp-schmidt-9123/
To hear Planet Philadelphia tune your radio dial to 92.9 FM
in NW Philadelphia or live stream at gtownradio.com 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Fridays/month. Also aired on Villanova University’s radio station, WXVU, Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at 89.1FM. Listen any time. Podcasts are available shortly after broadcast at planetphiladelphia.com, and on many podcasts apps. planetphiladelphia.com | facebook | @planetphila
What do religions have in common on climate change? Find out in this encore presentation of a passionate reasoned multi-faith talk with 4 religious leaders of 4 different faiths subtly delving into the communalities about climate change among these religions. We are replaying this inspiring conversation first aired in 2018.
https://www.mixcloud.com/PlanetPhiladelphia/morality-climate-changewhat-do-religions-have-in-common-on-climate-change/
To hear Planet Philadelphia tune your radio dial to 92.9 FM
in NW Philadelphia or live stream at gtownradio.com 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Fridays/month. Also aired on Villanova University’s radio station, WXVU, Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at 89.1FM. Listen any time. Podcasts are available shortly after broadcast at planetphiladelphia.com, and on many podcasts apps. planetphiladelphia.com | facebook | @planetphila
Innovation in renewable energy technology continues and shows increasing promise in addressing climate change effectively as well as demonstrates the complexity of the problem. Guests: Innovation in renewable energy technologies, Dr. John Hall, and Dr. Nasir. Also SEPTA Gas Plant controversy, Lisa Hastings and Lynn Robinson.
Listen to the show: https://www.mixcloud.com/PlanetPhiladelphia/renewable-energy-dr-john-hall-dr-nasir-mahmood-pta-gas-plant-lisa-hastings-lynn-robinson/
To hear Planet Philadelphia live, tune your radio dial to 92.9 FM
in NW Philadelphia or live stream at gtownradio.com 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Fridays/month. Also aired on Villanova University’s radio station, WXVU, Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at 89.1FM. Podcasts are available shortly after broadcast at planetphiladelphia.com, and on many podcasts apps. planetphiladelphia.com | facebook | @planetphila
Exploring ways that economic resources can be redeployed to lessen climate change risks.
https://www.mixcloud.com/PlanetPhiladelphia/redeploy-economic-resources-reduce-climate-change-richard-damania-steve-hanley-deanna-noël/
To hear Planet Philadelphia live, tune your radio dial to 92.9 FM
in NW Philadelphia or live stream at gtownradio.com 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Fridays/month. Also aired on Villanova University’s radio station, WXVU, Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at 89.1FM. Podcasts are available shortly after broadcast at planetphiladelphia.com, and on many podcasts apps. planetphiladelphia.com | facebook | @planetphila
Lithium-Ion Battery Inventor and Nobel Prize Recipient John Goodenoughdied recently at 100 years old. We replay an interview we did with him in 2017 about a new kind of battery more environmentally sustainable his team were developing.
Mark Harris, Anthropocene Senior Editor and investigative science and technology reporter will discuss his observations on which governmental policies have been helpful and which ineffective in reducing greenhouse gas use worldwide. Listen to the show: https://www.mixcloud.com/PlanetPhiladelphia/nobel-laureate-john-goodenough-anthropocene-senior-editor-mark-harris-7723/
Segments:
Nobel laureate John Goodenough Anthropocene Senior Editor Mark Harris, climate change and politics
To hear Planet Philadelphia live, tune your radio dial to 92.9 FM
in NW Philadelphia or live stream at gtownradio.com 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Fridays/month. Also aired on Villanova University’s radio station, WXVU, Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at 89.1FM. Podcasts are available shortly after broadcast at planetphiladelphia.com, and on many podcasts apps. planetphiladelphia.com | facebook | @planetphila
We need to transform our transportation and energy systems to be more sustainable to deal with climate change and bring better health to our people. The I-95 gasoline tanker truck accident and overpass collapse highlights problems with our current systems. Guests talk about more sustainable options:
https://www.mixcloud.com/PlanetPhiladelphia/time-to-make-big-changes-in-the-way-we-get-around-johanna-bozuwa-and-dr-zhifeng-ren-61623/ Segments: EVs without destructive mining, Johanna Bozuw Highway for energy transport, storage, and maglev cars? Dr. Zhifeng Ren
To hear Planet Philadelphia live, tune your radio dial to 92.9 FM
in NW Philadelphia or live stream at gtownradio.com 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Fridays/month. Also aired on Villanova University’s radio station, WXVU, Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at 89.1FM. Podcasts are available shortly after broadcast at planetphiladelphia.com, and on many podcasts apps. planetphiladelphia.com | facebook | @planetphila
Boosting PA Quality of Life & Revenue Whole Home Repair and RGGI State Senator Nikil Saval (D-Philadelphia) talks about the new bipartisan Whole Home Repair program he introduced and was passed by the state legislature.
Also on this show, Maya Domeshek and Angela Pachon discuss a new study from the Kleinman Center showing the benefits for the environment and Pennsylvania’s revenue of joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). Listen to full show: https://www.mixcloud.com/PlanetPhiladelphia/whole-home-repair-sen-n-saval-rggi-maya-domeshek-and-angela-pachon-6223/
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Holding Big oil to Account: Climate Homicide: Prof. Donald Braman, George Washington University and David Arkush, Dir. of Public Citizen’s Climate Program. Also, climate change and the U.S. Supreme Court with Prof. Richard Frank, Environmental Practice and Director of the U. C. Davis School of Law’s California Environmental Law & Policy Center.
Listen to show: https://www.mixcloud.com/PlanetPhiladelphia/climate-homicide-prof-donald-braman-david-arkush-supreme-court-richard-frank-51923
Segments:
Climate Homicide; Prof. Donald Braman & David Arkush, Dir. Public Citizen’s Climate Program 5/19/23 Climate change and the U.S. Supreme Court with Prof. Richard Frank 5/19/23
Every dollar donated goes directly towards operating cost so we can continue providing independent, grassroots, non-commercial radio in Northwest Philly.
We hope we can count on your support! Donate Now Please mention Planet Philadelphia, thank you. We can't thank you enough for supporting your local radio makers and bringing us into your homes. ---------- To hear Planet Philadelphia live, tune your radio dial to 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia or live stream at gtownradio.com 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Fridays/month. Also aired on Villanova University’s radio station, WXVU, Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at 89.1FM. Podcasts are available shortly after broadcast at planetphiladelphia.com, and on many podcasts apps. planetphiladelphia.com | facebook | @planetphila
Our conversations with EHN reporter and author Krisitina Marusic and Debra Erenberg, Strategic Director of the Cancer Free Economy Network, about ridding our economy and lives of the many toxic chemicals now causing increasing rates of cancer. Also on this show, Peter Winslow gives an update on some big issues with Philadelphia’s city owned gas works.
Listen to full broadcast: https://www.mixcloud.com/PlanetPhiladelphia/getting-rid-of-cancer-causing-chemicals-kristina-marusic-debra-erenberg-peter-winslow-5523/
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