97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey spoke with Duke climate scientist Dr. Ashley Ward on Monday, May 23rd.  She discussed the her perspectives on being a congressional candidate, her work on the Internet of Water, and talking about climate change with community and family members.

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