Simone Spicer is a sculptor working in the suburbs outside of Philadelphia. Much of her work has been in partnership with other artist-activists to inform the public about climate change through various events/shows, including one which just ended in New York City. She has served on many panels with artists and scientists reporting on climate change and addressing how artists are handling our predicament. Simone will discuss her approach to environmental art and her relationship to her work. Planet Philadelphia, is a radio show about our shared environment airing 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st and 3rd Fridays a month on 92.9 FM WGGT-LP & http://gtownradio.com. For more information go to: www.planetphiladelphia.com| @planetphila

Stephan Crawford, Executive Producer, The Climate Music Project. This project combines the talents and expertise of world class scientists, composers, musicians, artists, and technology visionaries, to enable the creation and staging of science-guided music and visual experiences to inspire people to engage actively on the issue of climate change. Planet Philadelphia, is a radio show about our shared environment airing   4-5:00 PM ET the 1st and 3rd Fridays a month on 92.9 FM WGGT-LP & http://gtownradio.com. For more information go to: www.planetphiladelphia.com| @planetphila

Will the new Philadelphia Green bank help meet the challenge of climate change, and also help low income residents not be left behind? We talk with Maryrose Myrtetus, the Executive Director of the Philadelphia Green Capital Corp (PGCC), the new green bank affiliate of the Philadelphia Energy Authority (PEA) about what to expect. Planet Philadelphia, is a radio show about our shared environment airing  4-5:00 PM ET the 1st and 3rd Fridays a month on 92.9 FM WGGT-LP & http://gtownradio.com. For more information go to: www.planetphiladelphia.com| @planetphila

Can we afford to take on the challenge of climate change in an equitable way, and even alleviate poverty? We talk about this with Jarmo Kikstra, a researcher with the Energy, Climate and Environmental Program (ECE) at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA). Planet Philadelphia, is a radio show about our shared environment airing  4-5:00 PM ET the 1st and 3rd Fridays a month on 92.9 FM WGGT-LP & http://gtownradio.com. For more information go to: www.planetphiladelphia.com| @planetphila

In this Planet Philadelphia interview we speak with Franco Montalto, professor of civil, architectural and environmental engineering at Drexel University and Jodi Reynhout, Sr. V.P. of community engagement at Esperanza talk with us about how their partnership could show how effective collaboration works and could be a model for tackling other sorts of problems. Planet Philadelphia, is a radio show about our shared environment airing 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st and 3rd Fridays a month on 92.9 FM WGGT-LP & http://gtownradio.com. For more information go to: www.planetphiladelphia.com| @planetphila

COP26 Commentary: Rabbi Julie Greenberg, Climate Justice Director of POWER Interfaith, and Rabbi of a center city (Philadelphia) congregation. Philadelphia, is a radio show about our shared environment 4-5:00 PM ET the first and third Fridays each month on 92.9 FM WGGT-LP & http://gtownradio.com.For more information go to: www.planetphiladelphia.com| @planetphila

Lolita Jackson, Executive Director of Communications and Sustainable Cities for Sustainable Development Capital, LLP, and Visiting Fellow at the Perry World House at the University of Pennsylvania. Ms. Jackson’s take on the COP and media’s coverage of this event, is particularly insightful. Planet Philadelphia, is a radio show about our shared environment 4-5:00 PM ET the first and third Fridays each month on 92.9 FM WGGT-LP & http://gtownradio.com. For more information go to: www.planetphiladelphia.com| @planetphila

Nina Beryman, Manager of Weaver’s Way farms. After completing her undergraduate degree in Environmental Studies at McGill University in Montreal, she decided to develop her own personal skills in agriculture. She now oversees the management of both of the Weavers Way Farm sites in NW Philadelphia. Planet Philadelphia, is a radio show about our shared environment 4-5:00 PM ET 1st & 3rd Fridays each month on 92.9 FM WGGT-LP & http://gtownradio.com. For more information go to: www.planetphiladelphia.com| @planetphila

Mary Hennigan was a Dow Jones News Fund intern where she reported on agriculture for the publication Investigate Midwest. She will discuss the under-reported role and problems of women in agriculture, which she wrote about for the publication. Mary currently is a graduate student at the University of Arkansas fulfilling a master’s degree in journalism. Planet Philadelphia, is a radio show about our shared environment 4-5:00 PM ET 1st & 3rd Fridays each month on 92.9 FM WGGT-LP & http://gtownradio.com. For more information go to: www.planetphiladelphia.com| @planetphila

Dr. G.V. Subbaraois Senior Researcher & Group Leader for the BNI Research Crop, Livestock & Environment Division of JIRCAS, Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences. @jircas_directHe and his team have found a way to introduce biological nitrification inhibition (BNI) into wheat, a solution which could spur a revolution in wheat farming, lower greenhouse gases, and enhance wheat yields. Planet Philadelphia, is a radio show about our shared environment 4-5:00 PM ET 1st & 3rd Fridays each month on 92.9 FM WGGT-LP & http://gtownradio.com. For more information go to: www.planetphiladelphia.com| @planetphila