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Jul 1
Environment

Competing Reports Offer Different Outlook On Ohio Valley’s Petrochemical Future

The Department of Energy assessment makes the case that natural gas production in the region will continue to grow in the coming decades.

By Brittany Patterson, Ohio Valley ReSource
Jul 1
Environment
Reports Offer Different Outlook On Ohio Valley’s Petrochemical Future
Brittany Patterson, Ohio Valley ReSource
Jun 24
Environment

Louisville’s ‘Black Lives Matter’ Demonstrations Continue A Long Quest For Environmental Justice

African American activists have been targeting another killer, toxic pollutants, in the city’s Rubbertown district for decades.

By James Bruggers, InsideClimate News
Jun 24
Environment
Louisville’s Protests Continue A Long Quest For Environmental Justice
James Bruggers, InsideClimate News
May 11
Environment

U.S. Forest Service Accused Of Illegal Logging In Kentucky

The forest service says it has carried out the project as it was designed, but will be “looking into” the allegations.

By Ryan Van Velzer
May 11
Environment
U.S. Forest Service Accused Of Illegal Logging In Kentucky
Ryan Van Velzer
Apr 24
Environment

Louisville Adopts Tree Ordinance Preserving More Urban Canopy

Bipartisan, compromise legislation protects more of Louisville’s trees, but shrinking of tree canopy may continue.

By Ryan Van Velzer
Apr 24
Environment
Louisville Adopts Tree Ordinance Preserving More Urban Canopy
Ryan Van Velzer
Apr 22
Environment

Kentucky Youth Carry The Torch Digitally On Earth Day’s 50th Anniversary

Young activists are calling on their peers to join in a week of digital action to combat climate change and the coronavirus.

By Ryan Van Velzer
Apr 22
Environment
Kentucky Youth Carry The Torch Digitally On Earth Day’s 50th Anniversary
Ryan Van Velzer
Apr 20
Environment

Ky. Allows Trash Collectors To Mix Recycling, Yard Waste During Pandemic

The rule changes waive tonnage limits, hours of operation, as well as storage and regulatory compliance times.

By Ryan Van Velzer
Apr 20
Environment
Kentucky Allows Trash Collectors To Mix Recycling, Yard Waste During Pandemic
Ryan Van Velzer
Apr 20
Environment

Trump (Sort of) Accepted Covid-19 Modeling. Don’t Expect the Same on Climate Change.

Inherent uncertainties make climate modeling an easy target for Trump and others who downplay the impact of Covid-19 or deny global warming.

By James Bruggers, InsideClimate News
Apr 20
Environment
Trump Accepted Covid-19 Modeling. Don’t Expect It For Climate Change.
James Bruggers, InsideClimate News
Apr 15
Environment

Hospital Visits Declined After Sulfur Dioxide Reductions From Louisville-Area Coal Plants

A new study found a 55% reduction in lung-irritating pollutants and 400 fewer hospital admissions after one plant closed and others added scrubbers.  

By James Bruggers, InsideClimate News
Apr 15
Environment
Hospital Visits Declined After SO2 Reductions From Louisville Coal Plants
James Bruggers, InsideClimate News
Apr 14
Environment

W.Va.’s Longview Power Declares Bankruptcy Citing Low Energy Prices, Coronavirus

Longview Power was hailed by the Trump administration as a model for coal’s future.

By Brittany Patterson, Ohio Valley ReSource
Apr 14
Environment
Longview Power Declares Bankruptcy Citing Low Energy Prices, Coronavirus
Brittany Patterson, Ohio Valley ReSource
Apr 2
Environment

Justice Coal Companies Agree To Settle $5 Million In Delinquent Mine Safety Debts

Coal companies owned by the family of W. Va. Gov. Jim Justice have agreed to pay more than $5 million in overdue health and safety fines.

By Brittany Patterson, Ohio Valley ReSource
Apr 2
Environment
Justice Companies Agree To Settle $5 Million In Delinquent Debts
Brittany Patterson, Ohio Valley ReSource
Mar 28
Environment

Former Blackjewel Miners Reflect On Changes In Coal Country

The story of a father and son who were both laid off by Blackjewel, and whose lives have changed dramatically because of it.

By Sydney Boles, Ohio Valley ReSource
Mar 28
Environment
Former Blackjewel Miners Reflect On Changes In Coal Country
Sydney Boles, Ohio Valley ReSource
Mar 23
Environment

Ohio Valley Coal Industry Braces As COVID-19 Impacts Electricity Demand, International Exports

The pandemic is straining the coal sector, and experts say the already struggling industry could face intense challenges in the months ahead.

By Brittany Patterson, Ohio Valley ReSource and Sydney Boles, Ohio Valley ReSource
Mar 23
Environment
Coal Industry Braces As COVID-19 Impacts Electricity Demand
Brittany Patterson, Ohio Valley ReSource and Sydney Boles, Ohio Valley ReSource
Mar 19
Environment

Coronavirus And Slumping Prices Hit Ohio Valley’s Oil & Gas Sector

Efforts to limit the spread of the virus include shuttering businesses and limiting travel, all of which reduce demand for energy.

By Brittany Patterson, Ohio Valley ReSource
Mar 19
Environment
Coronavirus And Slumping Prices Hit Ohio Valley’s Oil & Gas Sector
Brittany Patterson, Ohio Valley ReSource
Mar 10
Environment

Metro Committee Approves Tree Preservation Requirements

A 2015 study found the city is losing about 54,000 trees every year and one city expert has said the city is likely losing even more trees now.

By Ryan Van Velzer
Mar 10
Environment
Metro Committee Approves Tree Preservation Requirements
Ryan Van Velzer
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