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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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Climate Thursday: Barbara Driscoll, President of the New Hope Audubon Society

President of the New Hope Audubon Society Barbara Driscoll spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 20th.  She discussed the “Leave Your Leaves” initiative and the “Light’s Out Chapel Hill” initiative. 

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Climate Thursday: Duke Climate Scientists Ashley Ward and Martin Doyle.

Senior Policy Associate at the Duke’s Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward and Nicholas School of the Environment Professor Martin Doyle joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 13th.

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Climate Thursday: Chapel Hill Community Resilience Officer John Richardson

Chapel Hill Community Resilience Officer John Richards spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 6th.  He discussed the town’s climate action and response plan, EV charging stations, and the “Solarize the Triangle” initiative. 

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Climate Thursday: Climate Scientist Ashley Ward Talks Hurricane

Senior Policy Associate at Duke’s Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 30th.  She discussed Hurricane Ian, Emergency Preparedness, and the climate implications of extreme weather events.

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Climate Thursday: Ashley Ward of Duke’s Nicholas Institute

Senior Policy Associate from Duke’s Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward visited with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 15th. She discussed Institutions responsibility in combating climate change, a current SEC hearing, and more.

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Climate Thursday: Ashley Ward, Senior Policy Associate at 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, September 1st.  She discussed Duke Energy’s carbon plan, the water situation in Jackson, Mississippi, and more.

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Climate Thursday: Barry Porter, Regional CEO of the Red Cross of Eastern NC

Regional CEO of the Red Cross of Eastern North Carolina Barry Porter spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 25th.  He discussed emergency preparedness and climate resilience for individuals and communities. 

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