Planet Philadelphia

Andrea Copping is a Distinguished faculty fellow the School of Marine and Environmental Affairs at the University of Washington in Seattle. She will tell us how we could use renewable ocean energy on land and to reduce the use of greenhouse gases. Planet Philadelphia  airs on 92.9 FM & gtownradio.com, 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Friday/month. For more go to:  https://www.planetphiladelphia....

François Ribalet is a Research Associate Professor in the School of Oceanography at the University of Washington in Seattle will discuss his research on the effects of global warming on phytoplankton. Planet Philadelphia  airs on 92.9 FM & gtownradio.com, 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Friday/month. For more go to:  https://www.planetphiladelphia.com/   Please support Planet Philadelphia and G...

Katie Surma, reporter at Inside Climate News on a growing global movement to address gender and environmental endangerment and injustice. Planet Philadelphia airs on 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia & gtownradio.com, 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Friday/month. Find out more at  https://www.planetphiladelphia.com/  Please support Planet Philadelphia environmental radio show and Gtown Radio at  https...

Alison Young, Director of Outreach at iNaturalist, an app for people to record nature findings, meet other nature enthusiasts. Planet Philadelphia airs on 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia & gtownradio.com, 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Friday/month. Find out more at  https://www.planetphiladelphia.com/  Please support Planet Philadelphia environmental radio show and Gtown Radio at  https://gtownrad...

Liz Robinson, Exec Dir Philadelphia Solar Energy Assn, on the local and nation-wide September 21st Sun Day celebrating solar energy fun. Planet Philadelphia airs on 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia & gtownradio.com, 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Friday/month. Find out more at  https://www.planetphiladelphia.com/  Please support Planet Philadelphia environmental radio show and Gtown Radio at  https:...

Philadelphia Gas Works’ (PGW) settlement with community justice and other environmental organizations to make this city owned utility more sustainable is a big deal. PGW is the only supplier of methane gas in the city. They’ve resisted transitioning to clean energy, but now they will have to start to change. Planet Philadelphia airs on 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia & gtownradio.com, 4-5:00 PM ET...

Councilmember Jamie Gauthier, Chair of Philadelphia Council’s Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development, and the Homeless, and the Committee on the Environment. Planet Philadelphia airs on 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia & gtownradio.com, 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Friday/month. https://www.planetphiladelphia.com/  Please support Planet Philadelphia & Gtown Radio, thank you!  https://g...

What are cities doing to foster sustainability and make them more resilient and healthier places to live? Planet Philadelphia airs on 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia & gtownradio.com, 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Friday/month. https://www.planetphiladelphia.com/  Please support Planet Philadelphia & Gtown Radio, thank you!  https://gtownradio.com/donate/.

Eileen Flanagan is a Quaker activist, facilitator, author, and teacher introduces her new book “Common Ground: How the Crisis of the Earth Is Saving Us from Our Illusion of Separation.” Planet Philadelphia  airs on 92.9 FM in Philadelphia & gtownradio.com, 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Friday/month. Find out more at   https://www.planetphiladelphia.com/about.html .  Please support Planet Phil...

Why are our electricity bills are skyrocketing? Linda Rosenwein, Planet Philadelphia Assistant Assistant Producer/Reporter, analyses why rates are going up so fast. Please support Planet Philadelphia & Gtown Radio https://gtownradio.com/donate/. Help keep local news and conversations alive. Thanks so much for your ongoing support. Your gift — no matter the size — means the world to us.

Jedidiah Siev, Ph. D., associate professor of psychology at Swarthmore College , discusses his research on aspects of climate anxiety and approaches to treatment. Please support Planet Philadelphia & Gtown Radio our local community radio station https://gtownradio.com/donate/

Dr. Nicola Ferralis, Research Scientist at MIT, says there are far better ways to use coal than burn it. Coal could even be the new climate cooling mineral. Planet Philadelphia airs 4:00-5:00 PM EST 1st & 3rd Fridays/month at 92.9 FM WGGT-LP in Philadelphia & https://gtownradio.com . More about Planet Philadelphia : https://www.planetphiladelphia.com/about.html.

Drew Rinaldi Subits, Director of Landscape and Maintenance, Tookany/Tacony-Frankfort Watershed Partnerships (TTF) talks about watersheds, and challenges to small streams and parks, especially in an urban environment. Planet Philadelphia airs 4:00-5:00 PM EST 1st & 3rd Friday/month, 92.9 FM WGGT-LP in Philadelphia & https://gtownradio.com . About Planet Philadelphia: https://www.planetphila...

Dave Braneck recently made a documentary for Deutsche Welle (DW) about climate change’s impact on housing affordability. Planet Philadelphia airs 4:00-5:00 PM EST 1st & 3rd Friday/month, 92.9 FM WGGT-LP in Philadelphia & https://gtownradio.com . About Planet Philadelphia: https://www.planetphiladelphia.com/about.html.

Brendan Kochunas, Assistant Professor, U. of Michigan, Nuclear Engineering & Radiological Sciences, the benefits of nuclear power and the downsides, and difficulties of building new nuclear plants in the US. 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. More about Planet Philadelphia: https://ww...

Oliver Bass, president of Natural Lands, a regional nonprofit land conservancy organization. He discusses the importance and types of land conservation, particularly in a regional context. 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 feat...

Will Caverly on his book, “Tinicum & Eastwick:  Environmental Justice and Racial Injustice in Southwest Philadelphia”. 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.planetphila...

Linda Rosenwein, Planet Philadelphia Assistant Producer and Reporter’s take on recent news. Philadelphia airs 4:00-5:00 PM EST 1st & 3rd Fridays/month at 92.9 FM WGGT-LP in Philadelphia & https://gtownradio.com everywhere. https://www.planetphiladelphia.com

Timothy Neal, Senior Scientist Research Fellow, School of Economics at the University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, his research shows that economic effects of climate change could be far worse than current economic predictions indicate.  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.

Mark Harris, Senior Editor, Anthropocene magazine will talk about the longevity of fossil fuel dominance. 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...

Liz Compitello, Manager, Office of Sustainable Energy DVRPC, and Elaine Paul Schaefer, Council Member, Delaware County solar power PPA efforts to keep the cost of energy low for consumers. 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 feat...

Devi Ramkissoon, Executive Director of the Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia (SBN), will discuss the ways that SBN helps businesses be sustainable. 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 Phila...

Joseph Musil, on Board of Directors for the Pennsylvania Association of Environmental Professionals (PAEP), will describe how PAEP helps environmental engineers and biologists assess the sustainability of projects.  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 Oug...

Liz Robinson, Executive Director of the Philadelphia Solar Energy Association, will talk about the increases in energy prices for consumers and businesses and how to help prepare for the upcoming changes. 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&qu...

Maya Elson is a regenerative mycologist, ecologist. We talk with her about mycoremediation, the practice of using fungi to help remediate soils and water polluted by various toxins. Planet Philadelphia airs on 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia & gtownradio.com, 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Friday/month. https://www.planetphiladelphia.com/