Climate Thursdays (News On The Hill)

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Each Thursday “News on the Hill” centers conversations around climate and sustainability for our Climate Thursday segment. We visit with community leaders, policy makers, and experts in the fields of climate science and sustainability in order to put all of the latest climate news into local context. Tune in each Thursday at 4:30 p.m. on “News On The Hill”!

  1. May 21

    Climate Thursday: Town of Chapel Hill’s Mike Miller, John Richardson, and Kanen Lawson

    Town of Chapel Hill Fire Inspector Mike Miller, Community Sustainability Manager John Richardson, and Community Safety Public Information Officer Kanen Lawson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, May 21. They discussed Heat Awareness Week, highlighting actions that individuals can take to prepare for the heat, as well as systems the town government has in place to help mitigate the effects of extreme heat, and more. The post Climate Thursday: Town of Chapel Hill’s Mike Miller, John Richardson, and Kanen Lawson appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

    14 min

  2. Apr 30

    Climate Thursday: Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg

    Inside Climate News North Carolina Reporter Lisa Sorg spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 30. She discussed some of her recent reporting, which includes analysis of tax break's received by data mining facilities, including Duke Energy. She also discussed some upcoming reporting on a pipeline being planned across Chatham County, and more. The post Climate Thursday: Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

    13 min

  3. Apr 2

    Climate Thursday: Riverkeeper Emily Sutton of the Haw River Assembly (Apr. 2, 2026)

    Haw Riverkeeper and Executive Director of the Haw River Assembly Emily Sutton speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Thursday, Apr. 2. The post Climate Thursday: Riverkeeper Emily Sutton of the Haw River Assembly (Apr. 2, 2026) appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

    15 min

  4. Mar 26

    Climate Thursday: Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg

    Inside Climate News reporter covering North Carolina Lisa Sorg spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 26, discussing some of her recent reporting. She discussed a recent rezoning approval in Stokes County that would allow a large data center to be constructed. The story includes details of multiple missteps, and a lawsuit filed against the county. She also discussed recent reporting on pollution in Third Fork Creek in Durham, and more. The post Climate Thursday: Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

    11 min

  5. Feb 19

    Climate Thursday: Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg

    Inside Climate News Reporter covering North Carolina Lisa Sorg spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, February 19. She discussed some of her recent reporting, including the latest on the state's regulation of 1,4 dioxane. She also previewed some of her upcoming reporting, and more. The post Climate Thursday: Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

    10 min

  6. Feb 17

    Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard

    Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, February 17, discussing county news and events. She discussed the county commissioners' recent decision to place a moratorium on the construction of data centers in Chatham County. She also talked about the most recent meeting of the county commissioners, which saw the board giving the go ahead to the creation of a new park near Moncure, and more. The post Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

    10 min

  7. 10/30/2025

    Climate Thursday: Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg

    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. The post Climate Thursday: Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

    9 min

  8. 10/02/2025

    Climate Thursday: Haw River Assembly Executive Director Emily Sutton

    Haw River Assembly Executive Director and Keeper of The Haw Emily Sutton spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 2. She discussed an upcoming EPA hearing at Randolph Community College in Asheboro as the agency decides enforcement of limits of 1,4-dioxane coming from Asheboro's water treatment facility.  She also discussed other work the assembly is currently doing, including working with groups of 4th graders in the field, and more. The post Climate Thursday: Haw River Assembly Executive Director Emily Sutton appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

    8 min
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Each Thursday “News on the Hill” centers conversations around climate and sustainability for our Climate Thursday segment. We visit with community leaders, policy makers, and experts in the fields of climate science and sustainability in order to put all of the latest climate news into local context. Tune in each Thursday at 4:30 p.m. on “News On The Hill”!

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