Sep 22 Environment Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ polluted drinking water in this Ky. town. Residents say they didn’t know. South Shore’s mayor declared a water emergency in January but didn't say toxic “forever chemicals” had polluted the city’s drinking water. By Ryan Van Velzer Sep 22 Environment Ky. city officials didn’t warn of polluted drinking water Ryan Van Velzer
Sep 19 Environment Entry fees waived on National Public Lands Day in Kentucky this weekend Sept. 24 is National Public Lands Day when entry fees are waived at federal public lands. There are at least 10 volunteer events around Ky. By Ryan Van Velzer Sep 19 Environment Entry fees waived on National Public Lands Day in Kentucky Ryan Van Velzer
Sep 15 Environment Marion working to resolve discolored water issues caused by excess mineral Marion, Ky. has been facing an ongoing water shortage for months. Now there are reports of discolored tap water coming out of residents’ faucets. By Liam Niemeyer Sep 15 Environment Marion working to resolve discolored water issues caused by excess mineral Liam Niemeyer
Sep 12 Environment ‘Dark Waters’ attorney talks forever chemicals at Speed Art Museum The Speed Art Museum will air the movie “Dark Waters” followed by a panel discussion on forever chemicals that includes the attorney who inspired the film’s real life events. By Ryan Van Velzer Sep 12 Environment ‘Dark Waters’ attorney talks forever chemicals at Speed Art Museum Ryan Van Velzer
Sep 12 Environment The ‘triple-dip La Niña’ explained – and how it affects the weather in your area The meteorological system over the Pacific Ocean that can influence weather patterns worldwide is projected to continue through the end of the year. By Joe Hernandez, NPR Sep 12 Environment The ‘triple-dip La Niña’ explained, how it affects weather in your area Joe Hernandez, NPR
Sep 9 Environment ‘Forever chemicals’ are contaminating Kentucky fish A study from Kentucky’s Energy and Environment Cabinet found PFAS chemicals have contaminated fish in rivers and lakes across the state. By Ryan Van Velzer Sep 9 Environment ‘Forever chemicals’ are contaminating Kentucky fish Ryan Van Velzer
Sep 7 Environment Isolated Ky. mountain communities face unique challenges as they recover from historic flooding Geography and distance present challenges for flood victims who’ve lost transportation and live far away from grocery stores, health clinics and schools. By Corinne Boyer, Ohio Valley ReSource Sep 7 Environment Isolated Ky. mountain communities face unique challenges to recovery Corinne Boyer, Ohio Valley ReSource
Sep 6 Environment West Virginia, Kentucky officials repeatedly ignored plans to prepare for catastrophic floods. Residents are paying the price. When four and a half feet of water engulfed the town of Fleming-Neon, Kentucky, in July, fire chief Carter Bevins found himself in an unfamiliar position. “We were helpless,” he said. The volunteer firehouse, which sits on a small road directly in front of Wright Fork creek, was surrounded by a chest-high wall of water. […] By Alexa Beyer Sep 6 Environment WV and KY officials ignored plans to prepare for catastrophic flooding Alexa Beyer
Sep 6 Environment Daniel Boone National Forest suspends ginseng harvest to save wild populations Wild American ginseng is prized in traditional medicine, but the herb is struggling to survive in Daniel Boone National Forest. By Ryan Van Velzer Sep 6 Environment Daniel Boone National Forest halts ginseng harvest to save populations Ryan Van Velzer
Sep 2 Environment Does thunder scare your dog? We have some ways you can help Astraphobia, the fear of thunder and lightning, is something that can plague people, but our dogs can be affected by it, too. By Bill Burton Sep 2 Environment Does thunder scare your dog? We have some ways you can help Bill Burton
Aug 29 Environment Kentucky awarded $25 million to cleanup ‘orphan’ oil and gas wells Kentucky has been awarded $25 million through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to help clean up abandoned oil and gas wells around the state. By Ryan Van Velzer Aug 29 Environment Kentucky awarded $25 million to cleanup ‘orphan’ oil and gas wells Ryan Van Velzer
Aug 29 Environment Local ag groups help small farmers recover after eastern Ky. flooding Floods in eastern Ky. wrecked an important source of local income and fresh food. Farmers reported nearly $3.5 million in damages and lost income. By Ryan Van Velzer Aug 29 Environment Local ag groups help small farmers recover after eastern Ky. flooding Ryan Van Velzer
Aug 26 Environment ‘Here because we want to be here’: A perspective on eastern Kentucky flood recovery Dee Davis, president of the Center for Rural Strategies in Whitesburg, Ky., reflects on his personal experience in the disaster and his hopes for the region moving forward. By Ryan Van Velzer Aug 26 Environment ‘Here because we want to be here’: Perspective on flood recovery Ryan Van Velzer
Aug 25 Environment Heavy rain, steep slopes and climate change contributed to catastrophic eastern Ky. floods Climate change is partly responsible for historic floods that killed 39 and devastated communities in eastern Kentucky. By Ryan Van Velzer Aug 25 Environment Rain, slopes and climate change contributed to eastern Ky. floods Ryan Van Velzer