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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.

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Climate Thursdays: Lisa Sorg on A Fertilizer Plant Fire, PFAS-Filled Sludge and EPA Regulation

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 17, 2025 | Climate Thursdays

North Carolina Reporter for Inside Climate News Lisa Sorg joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Thursday, April 17.

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

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

Haw River Assembly Executive Director and Keeper of the Haw Emily Sutton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 10. She discussed a recent lawsuit filed against Ashboro for illegal levels of pollutants coming out of their wastewater treatment plant. She discussed her participation in the recent “Stand Up For Science” rally in Raliegh. She also talked about other upcoming events for the Haw River Assembly, and more.

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Climate Thursday: Manley Fuller on ‘Water of the United States’ Changes and Wetlands Protections

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 3, 2025 | Climate Thursdays

Manley Fuller, the vice president of conversation policy for the North Carolina Wildlife Federation, speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Thursday, April 3.

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Climate Thursday: Inside Climate News NC Reporter Lisa Sorg

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 20, 2025 | Climate Thursdays

Inside Climate News Reporter covering North Carolina, Lisa Sorg spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday March 20. She discussed her recent reporting on a bill that would allow Duke Energy to miss several upcoming carbon goals. She also discussed the recent “Stand Up For Science” rally that happened nationwide, with her reporting coming from the Raleigh event. She discussed some of her upcoming work, and more.

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Climate Thursday: Director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke’s Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 13, 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, February 13. She discussed some of the recent work she has been doing, including meeting with Republican leaders in the U.S. Congress to learn what their legislative priorities are, particularly in relation to heat policy. She also talked about other federal actions from the Trump Administration and how they may affect research institutions. She talked about some upcoming international travel and consulting she will be doing, and more.

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Climate Thursday: Director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke, Ashley Ward

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 23, 2025 | Climate Thursdays

Ashley Ward, Director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke’s Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment, and Sustainability, spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, January 23. She discussed much of her recent work in the field of heat policy. She also previewed a speaking event she has tonight at Motroco Music Hall in Durham. She also discussed some of her upcoming travel plans, the potential impact of a Trump Administration on environmental policy, and more.

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