Select Page

Climate Thursdays

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

Posted by | Jan 23, 2025 |

Ashley Ward, Director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke’s Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment, and Sustainability, spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, January 23. She discussed much of her recent work in the field of heat policy. She also previewed a speaking event she has tonight at Motroco Music Hall in Durham. She also discussed some of her upcoming travel plans, the potential impact of a Trump Administration on environmental policy, and more.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Read More

Climate Thursday: Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg

Posted by | Jan 17, 2025 |

Inside Climate News North Carolina Reporter Lisa Sorg spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, January 16. She discussed her latest article, which looked at UNC-Chapel Hill’s proposal to begin burning fuel pellets at their Cogen plant on Cameron Avenue. She discussed the trade-offs that switch would facilitate, and the lack of information about health risks to the community. She talked about community response to the plan, and more.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Read More

Climate Thursday: Haw River Assembly Executive Director and Keeper of The Haw Emily Sutton

Posted by | Jan 9, 2025 |

Haw River Assembly Executive Director and Keeper of the Haw Emily Sutton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, January 9. She discussed last year’s “State of the Haw” report, and what trends they are seeing for this year. She also previewed some public presentations of that data, previewed what’s ahead in 2025 for the Haw River Assembly, and more.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Read More

Climate Thursday: Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg

Posted by | Dec 20, 2024 |

Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, December 19. She reacted to the Town of Carroboro’s recent lawsuit against Duke Energy and talked about what the implications of that case could be. She also discussed her recent reporting on the impacts of Duke Energy’s natural gas plans in North Carolina, and more.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Read More

Climate Thursday – Jim Warren of NC WARN on Carrboro Lawsuit

Posted by | Dec 5, 2024 |

Executive Director of NC WARN, Jim Warren spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, December 5. He discussed the recent lawsuit filed by the Town of Carrboro, NC WARN, and the Center for Biological Diversity against Duke Energy. He described the rationale for the lawsuit, criticizing the local energy provider for being involved in a deception scheme to obscure the impacts of climate change and their role in contributing. He also discussed how the advocacy group got to the point of filing the suit, and more.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Read More

Climate Thursday: Ashley Ward on Day 2 of COP29

Posted by | Nov 12, 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 Monday, November 11. She discussed day 2 of COP29, the UN’s 29th annual global climate conference. She discussed a message from John Podesta, Biden’s special advisor on climate. She also discussed the conference’s focus on finance this  year, previewed some discussions she is scheduled to be a part of, and more.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Read More

Ashley Ward on Arriving at UN Global Climate Conference

Posted by | Nov 11, 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 Monday, November 11. She discussed her arrival at the Conference of Parties (COP), which is the United Nations annual global climate conference. This year’s conference is in Baku, Azerbaijan. Ashley discussed expectations for the conference, what its like being an American abroad shortly after Donald Trump’s reelection, and more.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Read More

Maya Powell and Margot Francini from the Climate Crisis Committee at UNC

Posted by | Oct 31, 2024 |

PhD Candidate Maya Powell and Undergraduate Margot Francini of the UNC Student Government Climate Crisis Committee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 31. They discussed the planning and outcomes of a recent UNC Energy Transition Town Hall that was organized by the Climate Crisis Committee.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Read More

Climate Thursday: Director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke’s Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward

Posted by | Oct 24, 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, October 24. She discussed some of the work she has been doing as heat season comes to a close. She also talked about preparing for a global climate conference in Azerbaijan. She discussed the upcoming election and some of the impacts she is monitoring as the decision comes nearer. She previewed what she will be doing next, and more.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Read More

Climate Thursday: Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg on Hurricane Recovery

Posted by | Oct 17, 2024 |

Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 17. She discussed some of her recent reporting on hurricane recovery. She discussed the hundreds of private wells in the western part of the state that now face possible contamination. She also talked about ReBuild NC’s problems in funding rebuilding efforts from previous hurricanes, and more.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Read More

On Air Now: 97.9 FM

  • Forum on The Hill: Community Conversations
  • I Listen Live
    WCHL Broadcast Calendar