Climate Thursday: Ashley Ward from Duke’s Nicholas Institute

Written by DAVID RISING, BASSEM MROUE and SAMY MAGDY BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) — The war in the Middle East raged on multiple fronts on Monday, as the U.S. and Israel pummeled military targets in Iran’s capital, Israel stepped up its campaign against Iran-backed militants in Lebanon and Iran retaliated with a drone strike that temporarily shut Dubai’s airport, a crucial hub […]

Trump's tariffs fulfill certain campaign promises but also have roiled stock markets and supply chains while testing relations with neighbors.

Written by BRIAN SLODYSKO In pushing Michael Whatley as the next leader of the Republican National Committee, Donald Trump zeroed in on the North Carolina GOP chairman’s dedication to “election integrity,” baselessly suggesting he would ensure the 2024 race “can’t be stolen.” Some of Trump’s most ardent supporters in Whatley’s home state would, no doubt, like a word. Whatley […]

Written by BECKY BOHRER Nearly every Alaskan will receive a $1,312 check starting this week, their annual share from the earnings of the state’s nest-egg oil fund. Some use the money for extras like tropical vacations but others — particularly in high-cost rural Alaska where jobs and housing are limited — rely on it for […]

Angel Hsu is an associate professor in UNC’s environmental ecology program. She recently spoke with 97.9 The Hill about her work as the director of a data-driven envirolab and how technology can teach us more about combating climate change on a local government level. Check out highlights of the conversation below, which are lightly edited […]

Senior Policy Associate at Duke's Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, February 23rd. She discussed an upcoming conference, messaging around national disasters, and how the medical field can make an impact on climate health.

Written by CATHY BUSSEWITZ and DAVID McHUGH At a gas station outside New York City, retired probation officer Karen Stowe was faced with a pump price she didn’t want to pay. She bought groceries from the convenience store instead, planning to buy cheaper gas elsewhere. “The price is so high, people have to think very hard […]

The COP 27 Climate Conference hosts countries in the United Nations to discuss efforts and propose solutions to combat climate change. Last month, some of UNC’s very own had the unique opportunity to attend the conference in Egypt.

Senior Policy Associate from Duke's Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, November 17th.  She discussed the climate implications of the recent midterm elections, the global climate conference in Egypt, and more.

Senior Research Associate at Duke's Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 4.  She discussed the climate provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.