Senior Policy Associate from Duke’s Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, November 17th. She discussed the climate implications of the recent midterm elections, the global climate conference in Egypt, and more.
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Climate Thursday: Duke Nicholas Institute Senior Policy Associate Ashley Ward
Senior Policy Associate from Duke's Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, November 17th. She discussed the climate implications of the recent midterm elections, the global climate conference in Egypt, and more.
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