Climate Thursday: Duke Climate Scientist Ashley Ward Discusses Aspen Ideas Climate Conference

Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 30. She discussed some of her recent reporting. That includes a recent article that outlines a public hearing the EPA held on holding the City of Asheboro accountable for "forever chemicals" in drinking water. She also talked about an article outlining the Trump Administration taking away climate grants that had already been awarded. She previewed an upcoming article about plans to build a data center just south of Chatham County, 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 Friday, September 26. She discussed much of the recent work she has been doing, including meeting with congressional leaders in Washington to discuss policy solutions to extreme heat. She also discussed the launch of the "Community Lighthouse Project," which seeks to emulate infrastructure that has emerged in New Orleans, where faith-based organizations equip their buildings with solar panels and generators to become community power sources during extended power outages. She also discussed some of her upcoming work, and more.

Inside Climate News Reporter covering North Carolina Lisa Sorg spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 25. She discussed the court hearing between Duke Energy and the Town of Carrboro, where the judge was hearing a motion to dismiss brought by Duke. She also discussed some of her recent reporting, including a story on arctic research being cut, a cancelled study on the environmental impact of industrialized hog farms. She also previewed an upcoming deep dive on PFAS in our state, and more.

UNC Student Joseph Shores spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 4. He discussed a recently launched initiative to promote sustainable AI, including an AI chat platform that uses energy-efficient models to reduce emissions, energy consumption, and energy usage.

The Town of Carrboro won an All-America City award from the National Civic League Sunday evening after a weekend competition.

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.