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Climate Thursday: Head of Duke’s Heat Policy Innovation Hub Ashley Ward

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 26, 2024 | Climate Thursdays

Head of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke’s Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 26. She discussed a recent White House Summit on Heat and a program called “Direct Pay” that offers robust tax credits for clean energy upgrades. She also talked about the coming hurricane and the challenges faced by various communities in North Carolina.

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Climate Thursday: Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 19, 2024 | Climate Thursdays

Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 19. She discussed some of her recent reporting for Inside Climate News, including a story on the Southern Environmental Law Center asking the EPA to take over water permitting in North Carolina. She also talked about a deep piece of reporting on local activists attempting to stop natural gas infrastructure from being build int Person County, and more.

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Climate Thursday: Inside Climate News North Carolina Reporter Lisa Sorg

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 15, 2024 | Climate Thursdays

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: Haw Riverkeeper Emily Sutton

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 8, 2024 | Climate Thursdays

Emily Sutton of the Haw River Assembly speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Thursday, August 8.

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Climate Thursday: Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 18, 2024 | Climate Thursdays

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: Lisa Sorg of Inside Climate News on Bynum’s Water Tower

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 27, 2024 | Climate Thursdays

Lisa Sorg, a reporter for Inside Climate News, joins 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey for another edition of “Climate Thursday” on June 27.

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

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 20, 2024 | 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, 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 Andrew Stuckey | Jun 13, 2024 | Climate Thursdays

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 Andrew Stuckey | May 30, 2024 | Climate Thursdays

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 Andrew Stuckey | May 16, 2024 | Climate Thursdays

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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