Protesters were a fixture outside the recent climate change summit in Paris, calling on world leaders to agree on a plan for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. On Wednesday, local activists staged a rally of their own, supporting a new federal plan addressing climate change – and opposing North Carolina’s response. Here’s my report on the … More Opponents Rally Against McCrory’s Clean Power Plan | WFAE
Had a lot of fun producing this show for “Charlotte Talks.” Thanks to Penny, Dave and John for working with me, and to F Dux, Garrett, Scottie and the other Tremont musicians and fans for sharing their memories. Worth a listen! Tremont Music Hall shuts its doors on Saturday (Dec. 19, 2015) after 20 years … More Tremont Music Hall and Charlotte’s Music Scene | WFAE
Drivers will have to deal with construction for a while in addition to the regular rush-hour backups on I-77 north of Charlotte. Work began Monday night, Nov. 16, on a 3-year, $648 million project to widen a 26-mile section of the road with toll lanes. If you’ve been following the debate on this project, you … More I-77 Construction Begins, But Toll Debate Persists | WFAE
Davidson-based nonprofit E2D (Eliminate the Digital Divide) and the Town of Davidson have made big strides in closing the gap between our area’s technology haves and have-nots. On Thursday, Nov. 5, in Nashville, the program that gives computers and training to families in need in Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools was honored as the “most innovative” in … More E2D honored as ‘most innovative’ in US Digital Inclusion Awards
My latest on WFAE: A split show coming up this morning, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, on Charlotte Talks. First, a review of last night’s election results with WFAE reporters. Then, Scott Galloway of Susie Films talks about this weekend’s 100 Words Film Festival in Charlotte with 2 filmmakers. The 2nd annual festival features short films … More Election Wrap-up / 100 Words Film Festival | WFAE
Here’s my latest show for “Charlotte Talks” on WFAE: It’s no secret that the U.S. is falling behind the rest of the world in math education and many of the worst performers are in low-income schools. But CMS is working with some math innovators to make improvements and inspire kids to learn. One of those … More Math Educators Compare Notes | WFAE
Living in Shanghai with two young daughters gave me a unique perspective on one of China’s most notorious government edicts, the one-child policy. This commentary originally aired on Charlotte public radio station WFAE-FM in May 2006. RELATED LINK Oct. 28, 2015, BBC, “China to end one-child policy and allow two”
Davidson commissioners said Tuesday they’ve heard “loud and clear” citizens’ concerns about the “catalyst study” for redeveloping the Town Hall site. At their work session Tuesday, board members said they have no plans to take action soon, and will continue to discuss the study into early 2016. Town officials said they’ll continue publicizing the study and seeking … More Davidson board wants more feedback on catalyst study
With all the debate in Davidson right now about the “catalyst study” for redeveloping the Town Hall site, I got to thinking about similar efforts across the region. I produced this program for WFAE’s “Charlotte Talks” on “Revitalizing and Reclaiming Our Downtowns.” Our guests on this Charlotte Talks are Jack Simoneau – planning director in … More Redeveloping & Reclaiming Our Downtowns | WFAE Charlotte Talks
The February 2014 spill of coal ash from a pond at Duke Energy’s Dan River plant in Eden brought attention to a festering problem: the tons of coal ash being stored around the state. The spill opened eyes about how vulnerable these storage ponds can be. Duke is involved in a cleanup, fines have been … More Coal Ash Update | WFAE Charlotte Talks
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