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Climate Thursday: Haw River Keeper Emily Sutton from The Haw River Assembly

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 2, 2024 | Climate Thursdays

Haw River Keeper Emily Sutton of the Haw River Assembly spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, May 2. She discussed some big developments for the Haw River, including a settlement with the town of Burlington over industrial discharges into the river. She also talked about new limits put on PFAS levels in drinking water, which directly affects the Haw, and more.

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Climate Thursday: NC Newsline Environmental Reporter Lisa Sorg

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 4, 2024 | Climate Thursdays

NC Newsline Environmental Reporter Lisa Sorg spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey. She discussed the upcoming release of EPA standards for PFAS. She discussed likely responses from industry, environmental advocates, and who is likely to be impacted the most. She also discussed the timeline and of how implementing these regulations will play out. She also discussed the latest on Duke Energy’s carbon plan. She discussed some public hearings upcoming in April, including one in Durham on April 30. She outlined some of the criticisms of the plan and possible increases in customer rates. She discussed some of her recent reporting, and more.

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

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 28, 2024 | Climate Thursdays

Ashley Ward, Director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke’s Nicholas Institute, spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 28. She discussed a recent fine levied by the North Carolina Department of Labor against a sweet potato farm in Nash County after a farm worker died in a heat-related incident last September. She pointed out the need for clearer regulations for employers in this area. She also talked about a recent roundtable discussion, previewed some of her upcoming activities, and more.

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

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 14, 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, March 14. She discussed the recently concluded Aspen Ideas Climate Conference in Miami, and some of the major takeaways. Included is a conversation of a roundtable that she hosted, a presentation she saw about reducing methane emissions from cattle, and more.

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Climate Thursday: Kaya Johnson and Will Nichols from SolarEquity

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 7, 2024 | Climate Thursdays

Kaya Johnson and Will Nichols from the nonprofit SolarEquity spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 7. SolarEquity is a UNC-based nonprofit that seeks to empower North Carolina communities through the solarization of affordable housing by building valuable partnerships to drive an equitable and sustainable energy transition. They discussed many of their recent projects, including solarizing EMPOWERment, Inc.’s PEACH Apartments, and more.

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

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 22, 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, February 22. She discussed the recent work she has been doing, and an upcoming conference she will be presenting at. She also discussed recent changes to how corporations in the finance sector address climate challenges, and how state legislatures are getting involved as well. She also outlined a climate action passport program coming to Hillsborough in April, and more.

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Climate Thursday: NC Newsline Climate Reporter Lisa Sorg

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

NC Newsline Climate Reporter and Assistant Editor Lisa Sorg spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, February 15. She discussed a press conference at the Pittsboro water treatment plant, and some of the key takeaways. Those include the investments the town has made emerging technology for water treatment, a recent decision to sue an upstream polluter, a new pilot program for a new method of water treatment, and more. She also discussed Governor Roy Cooper’s recent executive action on protecting wetlands, previewed some of her upcoming work, and more.

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Ashely Ward – Director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke’s Nicholas Institute

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 8, 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, February 8. She discussed a recent roundtable discussion and some of the takeaways, including the need to make it easier for regular citizens to access data collected by government agencies, and more.

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Ashley Ward from Duke’s Nicholas Institute Discusses Recent Climate Events

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 11, 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, January 11. She discussed a recent discussion she helped facilitate among young faith leaders from across the globe, and how climate action should help inform their work. She also discussed an upcoming trip to Puerto Rico to create a sustainable farming course experience for Duke students, and more.

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Crystal Cavalier-Keck and Jason Campos-Keck from 7 Directions of Service

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 4, 2024 | Climate Thursdays

Crystal Cavalier-Keck and Jason Campos-Keck from 7 Directions of Service spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, January 4. They discussed the origins of their Indigenous-led environmental justice and and community organizing collective. They discussed recent efforts around keeping the the MVP pipeline out of Alamance County. They also discussed efforts to stop a Buc-ees travel center from being built near Mebane, and more.

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