Climate Thursday: Ashley Ward of Duke’s Nicholas Institute

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, May 1. She discussed the impending summer weather, and the precautions folks should consider taking when heat season really ramps up. She talked about strategies for keeping cool beyond retreating to air conditioning, and talked about some resources people can use to help make informed decisions about when the heat becomes dangerous. She also discussed some of the recent work she has been doing, and more.

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, May 1. She discussed how to the work of climate change mitigation forward in an environment where the federal government is taking a decided step backward. How can we preserve the work that has been done and keep doing more good work? She also talks about what people can do to stay focused, and more.

Haw River Assembly Executive Director and Keeper of the Haw Emily Sutton spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 10. She discussed a recent lawsuit filed against Ashboro for illegal levels of pollutants coming out of their wastewater treatment plant. She discussed her participation in the recent "Stand Up For Science" rally in Raliegh. She also talked about other upcoming events for the Haw River Assembly, and more.

Inside Climate News Reporter covering North Carolina, Lisa Sorg spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday March 20. She discussed her recent reporting on a bill that would allow Duke Energy to miss several upcoming carbon goals. She also discussed the recent "Stand Up For Science" rally that happened nationwide, with her reporting coming from the Raleigh event. She discussed some of her upcoming work, and more.

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 13.  She discussed some of the recent work she has been doing, including meeting with Republican leaders in the U.S. Congress to learn what their legislative priorities are, particularly in relation to heat policy. She also talked about other federal actions from the Trump Administration and how they may affect research institutions. She talked about some upcoming international travel and consulting she will be doing, and more.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.