Feb 17 Environment Louisville tree canopy cover increases despite projections of a decline A five-year assessment revealed that Louisville’s tree canopy had increased by 1%; Trees Louisville planted 16,000 trees in that time. By Breya Jones Feb 17 Environment Louisville tree canopy cover increases by 1% Breya Jones
Feb 16 Environment Louisville nears completion of $200 million sewer project Louisville’s Metropolitan Sewer District has nearly finished the 4 mile long waterway protection tunnel designed to capture city sewer overflows. By Ryan Van Velzer Feb 16 Environment Louisville nears completion of $200 million sewer project Ryan Van Velzer
Feb 15 Environment Kentuckians could face higher utility costs to improve grid resilience under House bill Kentuckians could see higher utility costs under a bill that would require renewable energy resources to have two days of backup power on hand. By Ryan Van Velzer Feb 15 Environment Higher utility costs may come under grid resilience bill Ryan Van Velzer
Feb 14 Environment Louisville’s energy czar saved the city $750K in his first year Louisville Metro saved nearly $750,000 on energy bills last year thanks to its new energy manager, Zach Tyler. By Ryan Van Velzer Feb 14 Environment Louisville’s energy czar saved the city $750K in his first year Ryan Van Velzer
Feb 14 Environment Displaced Kentuckians still searching for housing after tornadoes Hundreds of people displaced by December tornadoes are still living in hotels, state lodges or homes in need of repairs. By Liam Niemeyer, Ohio Valley ReSource Feb 14 Environment Displaced Kentuckians still searching for housing after tornadoes Liam Niemeyer, Ohio Valley ReSource
Feb 11 Environment Meteorologist Tawana Andrew sees fake snow in the forecast for future Winter Games Wave 3's Tawana Andrew says climate change is affecting the Winter Olympics and it could influence where future games are held. By Bill Burton Feb 11 Environment Will fake snow be the norm for future Winter Games? Bill Burton
Feb 8 Environment Kentucky eligible for nearly $75 million to clean up abandoned historic mines Kentucky is eligible to receive nearly $75 million dollars to reclaim abandoned mine lands under President Joe Biden’s new Infrastructure law. By Ryan Van Velzer Feb 8 Environment Kentucky could get almost $75 mil for abandoned mines Ryan Van Velzer
Feb 8 Environment Advocates fear Louisville weeds ordinance restricts native plant cultivation, leads to inequitable citations Environmentalists take issue with the part of the property maintenance code that restricts native plants and with how the city enforces it. By Yasmine Jumaa Feb 8 Environment Advocates fear Louisville weeds ordinance limits native plants Yasmine Jumaa
Feb 7 Environment Ky. to receive $104 million to clean up orphan gas and oil wells Kentucky will receive nearly $104 million from the federal infrastructure act passed last year to clean up orphan oil and gas wells. By Ryan Van Velzer Feb 7 Environment Ky. to receive $104 million to clean up orphan gas and oil wells Ryan Van Velzer
Feb 5 Environment Here’s how to best protect your home from freezing temperatures Experts share tips on how to prepare your home to hold up against cold temperatures in the winter months. By Jeff Dean, NPR Feb 5 Environment Here’s how to best protect your home from freezing temperatures Jeff Dean, NPR
Feb 4 Environment Louisville roads slick but passable following Winter Storm Landon Winter Storm Landon caused less damage than predicted, but frigid temperatures will remain through the weekend. By Breya Jones Feb 4 Environment Roads slick but passable following Winter Storm Landon Breya Jones
Feb 4 Environment Winter Storm Landon less severe than anticipated There was less ice than originally forecast, which led to fewer power outages and downed trees. By Ryan Van Velzer Feb 4 Environment Winter Storm Landon less severe than anticipated Ryan Van Velzer
Feb 3 Environment Gov. Beshear to Kentuckians: Don’t let your guard down with this winter storm Kentuckians are being urged to stay off the roads over the next couple of days for their own safety. Gov. Andy Beshear said ice is on its way. By Stan Ingold, WEKU Feb 3 Environment Beshear: Don’t let your guard down with this winter storm Stan Ingold, WEKU
Feb 3 Environment Icy conditions may be delayed, but they’re still coming The ice storm expected to hit Louisville has been delayed by about a half a day. Road conditions are expected to be dangerous by rush hour. By Breya Jones Feb 3 Environment Ice storm expected to hit Louisville Thursday afternoon Breya Jones