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Climate Thursday: Ashley Ward from Duke’s Nicholas Institute

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 1, 2023 | Climate Thursdays

Senior Policy Associate at Duke’s Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 1st. She discussed a new public schools assessment that outlines the lack of air conditioning in public schools across the country. She discussed the negative learning and public health implications of the data. She also talked about how the federal budget and debt ceiling debate will affect programs aimed at mitigating the effects extreme heat.

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Climate Thursday: Ashley Ward on Planning and Policies for Summer Heat

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 18, 2023 | Climate Thursdays

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Climate Thursday: UNC Climate Scientist Angel Hsu

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 11, 2023 | Climate Thursdays

University of North Carolina climate scientist Dr. Angel Hsu spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, May 11th. She discussed her work studying the intersection of climate change and urbanization. She explained how she uses large data sets derived from satellite remote sensing to evaluate environmental policy performance. She also talked about the Data-Driven Enviro-Lab, and how all of this applies to Chapel Hill.

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Climate Thursday: Duke Climate Scientist Ashley Ward

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 20, 2023 | Climate Thursdays

Senior Policy Associate at Duke’s Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 20th. She discussed an op-ed she recently penned about inadequate warning systems for heat-related weather events. She also shared her thoughts on Earth Day, coming up this Saturday.

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Climate Thursday: NC Newsline Reporter Lisa Sorg

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 13, 2023 | Climate Thursdays

NC Newsline Environmental Reporter and Assistant Editor Lisa Sorg joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 13th. She discussed a recent article she wrote for NC Newsline outlining the potential environmental impacts of the Wolfspeed facility being planned in Siler City. She discussed the source of the data, and the possible implications for the VinFast facility being planned near Moncure.

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

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 6, 2023 | Climate Thursdays

Senior Policy Associate from Duke’s Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment, and Sustainability Ashley Ward joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 6th. She discussed a recent event at Duke that featured a talk from former FEMA Director Brock Long. She also discussed the role of younger generations in addressing climate change, how the judicial branch of the government could also impact climate outcomes, and more.

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Climate Thursday: Retired EPA Analyst Kathy Kaufman

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 30, 2023 | Climate Thursdays

Retired EPA Analyst and Executive Committee Member of Orange-Chatham Sierra Club Kathy Kaufman joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 30th. She discussed Duke Energy’s reliance on natural gas in their plan to reduce emissions by 70% by 2030.

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Climate Thursday: Duke Climate Scientist Ashley Ward Discusses Aspen Ideas Climate Conference

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 23, 2023 | Climate Thursdays

Senior Policy Associate at Duke’s Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 23rd. She discussed her participation at the Aspen Ideas Climate Conference in Miami earlier this month. She also discussed a recent op-ed that she wrote about preparing for extreme heat, and a panel on women and climate change.

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Climate Thursday: OWASA Water Treatment Manager Monica Dodson

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 16, 2023 | Climate Thursdays

OWASA Water Supply and Treatment Manager Monica Dodson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 16th. She discussed proposed EPA Maximum Contaminant Level for PFAS and other “forever chemicals.”

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Climate Thursday: East Chapel Hill High Student Gavin Southwell

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 9, 2023 | Climate Thursdays

East Chapel Hill High School student Gavin Southwell spoke with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell for Climate Thursday. They discussed Southwell’s selection as a youth representative at an upcoming youth climate summit in Washington, D.C.

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