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Climate Thursday – Ashley Ward from Duke’s Nicholas Institute

Senior Policy Associate for Duke’s Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, February 9th.  She discussed a trip to Miami for a climate conference and the environmental reaction to the State of the Union address.

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Climate Thursday: Founder of School For Living Futures Sarah Rose Nordgren

Teacher, poet, and founder of School for Living Futures Sarah Rose Nordgren joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, January 26th.   She discussed the founding of the school, and their upcoming “Living Future Saturdays” events.

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Climate Thursday: Professor Timothy Johnson from Duke’s Nicholas School of the Environment

Duke professor Timothy Johnson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, January 19th.  He discussed his teaching and research work, recent trends in planning to mitigate climate change, and the North Carolina Utilities Commission’s recommendations for Duke Energy.

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Climate Thursday: Ashley Ward from Duke’s Nicholas Institute

Duke Climate Scientist Ashely Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, January 12th.  She discussed a recent op-ed she wrote, and what to look forward to in climate and sustainability in 2023. 

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Climate Thursday: Duke Energy Spokesperson Bill Norton

Duke Energy Spokesperson Bill Norton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, January 5th, 2023.  He discussed the energy company’s response to the holiday rolling blackouts, and Duke’s response to the North Carolina Utilities Commission release of their carbon plan.

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Climate Thursday – Ashley Ward from Duke’s Nicholas Institute

Senior Policy Associate at Duke’s Nicholas Institute spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, December 29th. She reviewed the year in climate and sustainability and looked ahead to 2023.

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Climate Thursday: Ashley Ward from Duke’s Nicholas Institute

Senior Policy Associate at Duke’s Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey.  She discussed a recent trip to a Chatham County High School, including how optimistic their questions made her.  The also discussed the economic payoff for Chatham County’s investment in green technologies.  

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Climate Thursday: Veteran Journalist Kirk Ross on UNC’s Coal Plant

Longtime journalist Kirk Ross joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, December 1st. He discussed UNC’s coal plant on Cameron Avenue, and the benefits of closing and repurposing the plant.

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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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Climate Thursday: Senior Policy Associate Ashley Ward from Duke’s Nicholas Institute

Senior Policy Associate at Duke’s Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, November 3rd. She discussed a recent water forum on disasters, and how local governments can position themselves to get federal disaster money, and more.

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