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Planet Philadelphia radio show has been exploring how environmental issues intersect in complex ways in every aspect of society since 2015. We discuss this with national/global experts such as the former first female president of Ireland, a Nobel Laureate, security experts, scientists, filmmakers, politicians, community members, and more. Planet Philadelphia airs 4:00-5:00 PM 1st & 3rd Friday/month on WGGT-LP 92.9 FM in Philadelphia & gtownradio.com. Podcasts of show are available after broadcast.
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Toby Kiers is an evolutionary biologist at the Free University of Amsterdam and Director of SPUN. She talks about mycorrhizal fungi’s amazing characteristics, including their ability to help with climate change. Toby is the winner of the 2026 Tyler Prize (often dubbed the Green Nobel) and a MacArthur Genius Fellow. Planet Philadelphia airs on 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia & gtownradio.com, 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Friday/month. Support Planet Philadelphia environmental radio show and Gtown Radio at https://gtownradio.com/donate/.
Alison Young, Director of Outreach at iNaturalist, a citizen scientist organization collecting data worldwide to document and learn more about nature around the globe. Planet Philadelphia airs on 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia & gtownradio.com, 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Friday/month. Support Planet Philadelphia environmental radio show and Gtown Radio at https://gtownradio.com/donate/.
Björn Embrén, Honorary Doctor of Agricultural Sciences at the Faculty of Landscape Architecture, Horticulture and Crop Production Science at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, discusses his technique, the “Stockholm tree pit” method, for establishing planting beds has completely transformed how to sustain these essential urban trees in paved-over urban spaces. Planet Philadelphia airs on 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia & gtownradio.com, 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Friday/month. Support Planet Philadelphia environmental radio show and Gtown Radio at https://gtownradio.com/donate/.
Joshua Jackson is founder of the Forgotten Lands Project, discusses his recent book, “The Enduring Wild: A Journey into California’s Public Lands”, and the BLM lands of our West. The book is both a love letter to these landscapes and a meditation on belonging and reciprocity. Planet Philadelphia airs on 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia & gtownradio.com, 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Friday/month. Support Planet Philadelphia environmental radio show and Gtown Radio at https://gtownradio.com/donate/.
Dollars, health, and security case for renewable energy. “No Miracles Needed: How Today’s Technology Can Save our Climate and Clean our Air”, Dr. Mark Z. Jacobson. Planet Philadelphia airs on 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia & gtownradio.com, 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Friday/month. Support Planet Philadelphia environmental radio show and Gtown Radio at https://gtownradio.com/donate/.
Poetry expresses so much so economically. We need its reflections, especially in times of turmoil. Pamela Haines reads some of her poems about gardening and nature. Planet Philadelphia airs on 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia & gtownradio.com, 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Friday/month. Support Planet Philadelphia environmental radio show and Gtown Radio at https://gtownradio.com/donate/.
What would life, particularly in the cities, be like without so many cars? Would it be better, healthier, and fairer? Our guest, Author and journalist Sarah Goodyear tells us the benefits of freeing our lives from the tyranny of cars. Planet Philadelphia airs on 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia & gtownradio.com, 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Friday/month. Support Planet Philadelphia environmental radio show and Gtown Radio at https://gtownradio.com/donate/.
Devi Ramkissoon, the new Chief Sustainability Officer of Montgomery County PA, tells us how this new initiative is going to affect sustainability, the citizenry, and business. Please support Gtown Radio our local community radio station, and Planet Philadelphia environmental radio show at gtownradio.com/donate/. Please mention Planet Philadelphia when you make your donation. Thank you! https://www.planetphiladelphia.com/
Dr. Maria Antonia Tigre, Director of Global Climate Change Litigation at the Sabin Center, talks about some big rulings in international courts recognizing the human right to a healthy climate. Please support Gtown Radio our local community radio station, and Planet Philadelphia environmental radio show at gtownradio.com/donate/. Please mention Planet Philadelphia when you make your donation. Thank you! https://www.planetphiladelphia.com/
Feed Us with Trees: Nuts and the Future of Food, author Elspeth Hay. Please support Gtown Radio community radio station, and Planet Philadelphia at gtownradio.com/donate/. We couldn’t be here without your support! And please mention Planet Philadelphia when you make your donation. Thank you!
Population decline: John Davis, The Rewilding Institute and Rewilding Earth. Please support Gtown Radio community radio station, and Planet Philadelphia at gtownradio.com/donate/. We couldn’t be here without your support! And please mention Planet Philadelphia when you make your donation. Thank you!
Richard Wiles, Center for Climate Integrity, talks about the underhanded push going on now to have the US Congress protect Big Oil from billions in climate change liability claims costs that would land on taxpayers were this effort successful. Planet Philadelphia airs on 92.9 FM in Philadelphia & gtownradio.com, 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Friday/month: https://www.planetphiladelphia.com/
Tracy Carluccio, Delaware River Keeper Network, talks about a recent Pennsylvania legislative public hearing about attempts to build a liquified natural gas (LNG) export terminal on the Philadelphia/Chester side of the river and how proponents have tried hard to keep their plans hidden from the public. Planet Philadelphia airs on 92.9 FM in Philadelphia & gtownradio.com, 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Friday/month: https://www.planetphiladelphia.com/ Podcasts of radio shows available 24/7: https://www.planetphiladelphia.com/show-archives and on Spotify.
Ethan Howland, Senior Reporter for Utility Dive ,will discuss the issues and history of the growing electric grid crisis, particularly at PJM. Planet Philadelphia airs on 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia & gtownradio.com, 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Friday/month. For more go to: https://www.planetphiladelphia.com/
Flora Cardoni, Deputy Director, PennEnvironment. They have a new study on the benefits of putting solar installations on or around schools. 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/
Richard Damania, Chief Economist Sustainable Development Practice Group, World Bank, talks on how worldwide economic growth and jobs can benefit from sustainable practices, rather than suffer from them. 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/
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.com/ Please support Planet Philadelphia and Gtown Radio, https://gtownradio.com/donate/. Thank you!
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 Gtown Radio, https://gtownradio.com/donate/. Thank you!
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://gtownradio.com/donate/.
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://gtownradio.com/donate/.
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