Climate Thursdays Archives

Climate Thursday: ‘A Creek That Smells Like Death’

Posted by Aaron Keck | Aug 21, 2025 | Climate Thursdays

Inside Climate News reporter Lisa Sorg discusses her latest piece, on a contaminated creek near Durham’s McDougald Terrace housing community.

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Climate Thursday: Riverkeeper Samantha Krop on Water Quality Testing After Chantal’s Floods

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 14, 2025 | Climate Thursdays

Neuse River Basin Riverkeeper Samantha Krop joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Thursday, August 14.

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Climate Thursday: Executive Director of the Haw River Assembly, Emily Sutton

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 31, 2025 | Climate Thursdays

Keeper of the Haw and Executive Director of the Haw River Assembly Emily Sutton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 31. She discussed impacts of the July 6 flooding on the Haw River and on her home near the river. She talked about an upcoming free screening of a new PBS documentary about the impact of climate change and what some North Carolina communities are doing about it. “State of Change: Living With Water” will air at 6:30 Thursday, August 7 at the Varsity Theatre.

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Climate Thursday: Inside Climate News North Carolina Reporter Lisa Sorg

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 17, 2025 | Climate Thursdays

Inside Climate News North Carolina Reporter Lisa Sorg spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 17. She discussed the impacts and implications of Tropical Depression Chantal on our region. She discussed her recent reporting, which includes a story on state lawmakers working to repeal a climate change goal while the storm wreaked havoc on the area. She also takes a closer look at Hillsborough’s damage in light of their BRIC funding being pulled, and more.

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Climate Thursday: Duke’s Heat Policy Innovation Hub Director Ashley Ward

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 10, 2025 | Climate Thursdays

Director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke’s Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 10. She discussed the implications of Tropical Depression Chantal’s record rainfall on our region, and how climate change needs to be addressed from all angles. She also discussed some current work she is doing in the U.S. Virgin Islands this summer that involves heat mapping, and more.

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Climate Thursday: Haw River Assembly Executive Director Emily Sutton

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 12, 2025 | Climate Thursdays

Executive Director of the Haw River Assembly and Keeper of the Haw Emily Sutton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 13. She discussed a recent lawsuit filed against the City of Asheboro in conjunction with the Cape Fear River Watch. She talked about how a similar She also discussed some other upcoming events and activities through the Haw River Assembly and more.

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Climate Thursday: Inside Climate News Reporter for North Carolina, Lisa Sorg

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 15, 2025 | Climate Thursdays

Inside Climate News North Carolina Reporter Lisa Sorg spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, May 15. She discussed the recent decision by the EPA to roll back previously updated recommendations on so-called “forever chemicals.” She also discussed her recent reporting for Inside Climate News, which includes an emboldened NC General Assembly looking to cut environmental justice and clean energy jobs programs. She also discussed other recent reporting and more.

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Climate Thursday: Ashley Ward from Duke’s Heat Policy Innovation Hub on Heat Season

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 1, 2025 | Climate Thursdays

Ashley Ward, Director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke’s Nicholas Institute, spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, May 1. She discussed the impending summer weather, and the precautions folks should consider taking when heat season really ramps up. She talked about strategies for keeping cool beyond retreating to air conditioning, and talked about some resources people can use to help make informed decisions about when the heat becomes dangerous. She also discussed some of the recent work she has been doing, and more.

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Climate Thursday: Director of Duke’s Heat Policy Innovation Hub Ashley Ward

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 1, 2025 | Climate Thursdays

Ashley Ward, Director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke’s Nicholas Institute, spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, May 1. She discussed how to the work of climate change mitigation forward in an environment where the federal government is taking a decided step backward. How can we preserve the work that has been done and keep doing more good work? She also talks about what people can do to stay focused, and more.