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Climate Thursday: Inside Climate News North Carolina Reporter Lisa Sorg

Posted by | Aug 15, 2024 |

Inside Climate News Reporter for North Carolina Lisa Sorg spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 15. She discussed some of her recent reporting, including a breakdown of the impact of Hurricane Debby, and why we are likely to see more storms like that going forward. She also discussed recent reporting on the state DEQ attempting to further strengthen limits on PFAS in waterways, and more.

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Climate Thursday: Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg

Posted by | Jul 18, 2024 |

Inside Climate News Reporter covering North Carolina Lisa Sorg spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 18. She discussed some of her recent reporting, including relocating several Hellbender Salamanders from a stream in Western North Carolina. She discussed a recent court decision in favor of EPA wetlands regulations. She also previewed some upcoming reporting on coal ash in Chapel Hill, and more.

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

Posted by | Jun 20, 2024 |

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, June 20. She discussed her recent activities as heat season kicks into full gear. She outlined some recent policy conversations around heat, and also talked about North Carolina counties having access to Heat Action Plan templates, and more. She also discussed the impact last heat season had on people’s perception of this year, and more.

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Climate Thursday: Maya Powell and Leah Nelson From the Climate Crisis Committee at UNC

Posted by | Jun 13, 2024 |

UNC PhD Candidates Maya Powell and Leah Nelson from the Climate Crisis Committee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 13. They discussed their organization’s mission, and how they are working toward a coal-free future for UNC.

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Climate Thursday: Darlene Fiscus and Audrey Gentry From the Eno River Association

Posted by | May 30, 2024 |

Eno River Association Director of External Engagement Darlene Fiscus and Education Manager Audrey Gentry joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, May 30. They discussed the history and mission of the Eno River Association. They also talked about educational programs they offer, and community outreach including Eno Fest, which is coming up in July. They discussed other upcoming events, and more.

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Climate Thursday: NC Newsline Environmental Reporter Lisa Sorg

Posted by | May 16, 2024 |

NC Newsline Environmental Reporter Lisa Sorg spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, May 16. She discussed some of her recent reporting for NC Newsline, including a story about the North Carolina Chamber of Commerce lobbying to have PFAS rules delayed. She also discussed a story about federal funding for replacing lead pipes. She previewed some of her upcoming reporting, and more.

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Climate Thursday: North Carolina Botanical Garden and the American Columbo

Posted by | May 9, 2024 |

North Carolina Botanical Garden Habitat Gardens Curator Chris Liloia and Director of Communications and Visitor Experience Jennifer Peterson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, May 9. They discussed the American Columbo, a rare plant native to the mountains of North Carolina that only blooms once in its 9 year life. One is in bloom currently at the North Carolina Botanical Garden. They also discussed upcoming events at the garden and more.

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

Posted by | May 9, 2024 |

Director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub for Duke’s Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, May 9. She discussed a recent program to create Heat Action Plan Templates for every county in North Carolina, with Chatham County being the first to utilize the action plan. She also discussed the next steps in that program. She also talked about what to watch for as we get into heat season in North Carolina, previewed an upcoming sustainability trip she is taking to Puerto Rico, and more.

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