Planet Philadelphia

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. Planet Philadelphia airs on 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia & gtownradio.com, 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Friday/month.

Economic issues often affect policy decisions and behavior related to climate change. We talk about this with Peter B. Meyer, Ph. D. Planet Philadelphia airs on 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia & gtownradio.com, 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Friday/month. Please support Planet Philadelphia environmental radio show and Gtown Radio at https://gtownradio.com/donate/.

Dr. Ilias Belharouak. Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is working on new types of batteries to help fight climate change. Planet Philadelphia airs on 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia & gtownradio.com, 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Friday/month. Please support Planet Philadelphia environmental radio show and Gtown Radio at https://gtownradio.com/donate/.

Ruohao Zhang, Ph. D.Assistant Professor of Agricultural Economics, Pennsylvania State University. His study on what motivates firms to participate in voluntary pollution abatement. Planet Philadelphia airs on 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia & gtownradio.com, 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Friday/month. Please support Planet Philadelphia environmental radio show and Gtown Radio at https://gtownradio...

Dr. Wei Zheng, Principal Research Scientist/Adjunct Faculty at Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC). Hongxu Zhou, postdoctoral researcher at ISTC. They’ve have created a new kind of designer biochar that absorbs waste nutrients and recycles them back into the soil as fertilizer. Please support Gtown Radio local community radio station, and Planet Philadelphia environmental radio show. Go...

Dr. Franco Montalto, Professor of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering at Drexel University, talks about “Sponge City” strategies can offer in increasing city resilience and livability. Please support Gtown Radio local community radio station, and Planet Philadelphia environmental radio show. Go to gtownradio.com/donate.

PennEnvironment’s "Fixed for the Holidays" guide for shoppers who are looking to buy electronics as gifts this holiday season.  Please support Gtown Radio , our local community radio station, and Planet Philadelphia environmental radio show. Go to gtownradio.com/donate/ .

Dr. Farah Hussain, Dr. Harleen Marwah, Dr. Genevieve (Genny) Silva, Phoebe Cunningham; developing a sustainability and climate change curriculum at Penn Med. Please support Gtown Radio , our local community radio station, and Planet Philadelphia environmental radio show. Go to gtownradio.com/donate/ .

Jedidiah Siev, Ph. D., will discuss his research on aspects of climate anxiety in adults. Planet Philadelphia airs on 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia & gtownradio.com, 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Friday/month. For more information: https://www.planetphiladelphia.com/

Jeremy Wortzel and Lena Champlin “Coco’s Fire”authors to help young children cope with climate anxiety. Planet Philadelphia airs on 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia & gtownradio.com, 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Friday/month. For more information: https://www.planetphiladelphia.com/

Rashida Ng, RA, is Undergraduate Architecture Chair University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences, and will talk about better way to revitalize Market Street East. Planet Philadelphia airs on 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia & gtownradio.com, 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Friday/month.

Bob Keefe, E2’s executive director, will give an overview of the Inflation Reduction Act’s effect on the economy, job growth, and the reduction of green house gases. Planet Philadelphia airs on 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia & gtownradio.com, 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Friday/month.

Mark Z. Jacobson, professor of civil and environmental engineering at Stanford University, will talk about firebrick heat storage technology, and how this system could be a much better option for industrial processes that need high heat than either batteries or fossil fuels.

John Hall, assistant professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, will talk about the way various wind energy systems work, the latest kinds of wind power designs, and the appropriateness of various designs/equipment for different situations. Planet Philadelphia airs on 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia & gtownradio.com, 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Friday/month.

Liz Robinson, Executive Director of the Philadelphia Solar Energy Association, will discuss her own personal journey and experience electrifying her life and going “green”. Planet Philadelphia airs on 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia & gtownradio.com, 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Friday/month.

Russell Zerbo, Advocate for the Clean Air Council, will describe a Philadelphia-based project of air quality monitors. Planet Philadelphia airs on 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia & gtownradio.com, 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Friday/month.

Marilyn V. Howarth, MD, FACOEM, Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Pennsylvania, Deputy Director of the Philadelphia Regional Center for Children’s Environmental Health, and Director of the Community Engagement Core of the Center of Excellence in Environmental Toxicology. She talks about public health and climate change. Planet Philadelphia airs on 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia & gtownrad...

Pouné Saberi, MD, MPH, Member of Board of Directors for Pennsylvania Physicians for Social Responsibility, and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. She discusses environmental medicine as a field and its relevance for all of us. Planet Philadelphia airs on 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia & gtownradio.com, 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Friday/month.

Sean O’Leary, senior researcher, Ohio River Valley Institute - hydrogen hubs being planned in Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Planet Philadelphia airs on 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia & gtownradio.com, 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Friday/month.

Alex Bomstein, Executive Director, Clean Air Council - recent report by CNX, a large fracking company operating in Pennsylvania. Planet Philadelphia airs on 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia & gtownradio.com, 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Friday/month.

Jessyn Farrell, J.D., Seattle’s Sustainability Director, and Rajiv Ravulapati, IMT's Associate Director of Government Engagemen (IMT); Seattle's new building emissions performance standards. 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.

Nidhi Krishen, Deputy Director for Climate Solutions, Philadelphia Office of Sustainability; Philly’s new Energy Poverty Alleviation Strategy. 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.

Stephan Crawford, Executive Producer of The Climate Music Project, a project that combines the talents and expertise of world class scientists, composers, musicians, artists, and technology visionaries. 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.

Julie Be and Anya Rose are the composers and singers of Ants on a Log. Their songs inspire children to face challenges with joy and justice. 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.

Enrique Gomez, Penn State University; sustainable batteries and some of the work on this topic his research group is doing. 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.