Jan 21 Environment Kentucky Leads The Country In 2020 Coal Retirements Two of this year's largest coal-fired power plant retirements in the U.S. are happening in Kentucky. By Ryan Van Velzer Jan 21 Environment Kentucky Leads The Country In 2020 Coal Retirements Ryan Van Velzer
Jan 10 Environment Kentucky Convent Cutting Carbon To Fight Climate Change Three years ago the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth made a new commitment: to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2037. By Ryan Van Velzer Jan 10 Environment Kentucky Convent Cutting Carbon To Save The Planet Ryan Van Velzer
Dec 19 Environment Rising Waters: Aging Levees, Climate Change And The Challenge To Hold Back The Ohio River On average, flood protection systems in the Ohio Valley are 60 years old and plagued by rust, archaic engines and, in some places, sinkholes. By Liam Niemeyer, Ohio Valley ReSource Dec 19 Environment The Challenge To Hold Back The Ohio River Liam Niemeyer, Ohio Valley ReSource
Oct 28 Environment Disastrous Disconnect: Coal, Climate And Catastrophe In Kentucky Flash floods have troubled Kentucky for decades. Now, extreme rainstorms are worsening with climate change, increasing the odds of more disasters. But the state isn’t on the front lines of the fight against global warming. By Rachel Leven, Center for Public Integrity and Zach Goldstein, Center for Public Integrity Oct 28 Environment Disastrous Disconnect: Coal, Climate And Catastrophe In Kentucky Rachel Leven, Center for Public Integrity and Zach Goldstein, Center for Public Integrity
Oct 7 Economy Rethinking Retraining: Why Worker Training Programs Alone Won’t Save Coal Country Economists argue that a more broad-based approach to jobs, public investment, and wages will be necessary for coal country. By Becca Schimmel, Ohio Valley ReSource Oct 7 Economy Why Worker Training Programs Alone Won’t Save Coal Country Becca Schimmel, Ohio Valley ReSource
Oct 2 Environment Drought Fueling Hazardous Kentucky Wildfire Season Kentucky’s wildfire season has only just begun and already fires are scorching parts of the state including a site in the Red River Gorge. By Ryan Van Velzer Oct 2 Environment Drought Fueling Hazardous Kentucky Wildfire Season Ryan Van Velzer
Sep 28 Education How To Teach Climate Change To Skeptical Students? Have Them Collect Their Own Data Even science teachers say there are challenges to teaching climate science. By Liz Schlemmer Sep 28 Education How To Teach Climate Change To Skeptical Students? Liz Schlemmer
Sep 27 In Conversation Panel Says More Federal, State Action Needed To Address Climate Change Panelists on WFPL’s In Conversation said more action from the state and the nation is necessary to address climate change. By Kyeland Jackson Sep 27 In Conversation Panel Says Federal, State Action Needed To Address Climate Change Kyeland Jackson
Sep 26 Environment Louisville Residents Brainstorm Climate Solutions The meeting will inform the city's climate adaptation plan, which will focus on preparing for and reducing the risks of climate change. By Ryan Van Velzer Sep 26 Environment Louisville Residents Brainstorm Climate Solutions Ryan Van Velzer
Sep 26 Health Another Effect Of Climate Change? A Longer Allergy Season Allergens like ragweed are only getting worse as the earth’s climate changes, due to a longer growing season. By Lisa Gillespie Sep 26 Health Another Effect Of Climate Change? A Longer Allergy Season Lisa Gillespie
Sep 24 Environment In Kentucky’s Forests, Experts See A Natural Climate Solution These forests could help diversify the state’s economy while providing a more sustainable, equitable future for the region. By Ryan Van Velzer Sep 24 Environment In Kentucky’s Forests, Experts See A Natural Climate Solution Ryan Van Velzer
Sep 23 In Conversation This Week In Conversation: How Climate Change Affects Kentucky This week on In Conversation, we'll talk about climate change, how it affects Kentucky, and what's being done to address it. By Kyeland Jackson Sep 23 In Conversation This Week In Conversation: How Climate Change Affects Kentucky Kyeland Jackson
Sep 20 Environment Louisville Mayor Declares ‘Climate Emergency’ At Youth Strike Louisville students, parents and politicians joined cities around the world in a day of protest to demand action on climate change. By Ryan Van Velzer Sep 20 Environment Louisville Mayor Declares ‘Climate Emergency’ At Youth Strike Ryan Van Velzer
Sep 19 Environment Louisville Youth To Join Worldwide Climate Strike On Friday A youth-led coalition of environmental groups will pressure Louisville to declare a climate emergency Friday as part of a worldwide movement. By Ryan Van Velzer Sep 19 Environment Louisville Youth To Join Worldwide Climate Strike On Friday Ryan Van Velzer
Sep 18 Environment Rebuilding Louisville’s Urban Forest To Combat Climate Change Urban forests can help control many local climate impacts while also absorbing the very gas that got us into this crisis in the first place.. By Ryan Van Velzer Sep 18 Environment Rebuilding Louisville's Urban Forest To Combat Climate Change Ryan Van Velzer