Climate Thursday: Haw Riverkeeper Emily Sutton
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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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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Read MoreClimate 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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Read MoreClimate 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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Read MoreClimate 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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Read MoreClimate 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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Read MoreClimate Thursday: North Carolina Botanical Garden and the American Columbo
Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 9, 2024 | Climate Thursdays
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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Read MoreClimate Thursday: Director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub Ashley Ward
Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 9, 2024 | Climate Thursdays
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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Read MoreClimate 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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