Jun 11 Environment Agencies Propose Sweeping Changes to Surface Mining The Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of the Interior, and the Army Corps of Engineers have agreed to work together to minimize the environmental harm caused by surface mining in Appalachia. By Kristin Espeland Jun 11 Environment Agencies Propose Sweeping Changes to Surface Mining Kristin Espeland
Apr 27 Environment Carbon Storage Testing Begins in Hancock Co. Drilling has begun in western Kentucky on a new well that will test the feasibility of storing carbon dioxide deep underground. It's still no sure-fire way to curb greenhouse gas emissions. By Kristin Espeland Apr 27 Environment Carbon Storage Testing Begins in Hancock Co. Kristin Espeland
Mar 5 Environment Supporters Try Again for Mountaintop Fill Bill Some members of Congress are revisiting a familiar front in the battle over mountaintop removal coal mining. They have re-introduced House legislation that would restrict mining companies from dumping material left over from blasting off the tops of mountains in waterways. By Kristin Espeland Mar 5 Environment Supporters Try Again for Mountaintop Fill Bill Kristin Espeland
Feb 17 Environment Hundreds Rally for "Stream Saver" Bill Activists with Kentuckians for the Commonwealth are once again promoting legislation that would prohibit mining companies from dumping waste from mountaintop removal mining in nearby streams. By Kristin Espeland Feb 17 Environment Hundreds Rally for "Stream Saver" Bill Kristin Espeland
Feb 16 Environment Court OKs Army Corps Permits for Mine Waste Mountaintop removal coal mining companies have won some important battles over the past months. That includes a recent finding by a panel of federal judges that will pave the way for a number of new mining permits. By Kristin Espeland Feb 16 Environment Court OKs Army Corps Permits for Mine Waste Kristin Espeland
Feb 12 Environment UK President Says Energy Research Is Essential The president of the University of Kentucky says UK continues to conduct research aimed at making coal a viable part of the state’s economy and the nation’s future. By Gabe Bullard Feb 12 Environment UK President Says Energy Research Is Essential Gabe Bullard
Feb 3 Environment 14 Arrested at W. VA Mountaintop Removal Site Activists chained themselves to a bulldozer and excavator at Massey Energy’s Coal River Mountain site this morning. They want Massey to stop plans to blast the mountain for coal and make the site into a wind farm instead. The protestors are worried that blasting could compromise a nearby coal sludge impoundment dam. From the Ohio […] By Kristin Espeland Feb 3 Environment 14 Arrested at W. VA Mountaintop Removal Site Kristin Espeland
Dec 3 Environment EPA Signs Off On Mountaintop Removal Rule The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has signed off on a controversial rule concerning mountaintop removal mining. The new rule would allow mining companies to place mining debris in streams. By Kristin Espeland Dec 3 Environment EPA Signs Off On Mountaintop Removal Rule Kristin Espeland
Nov 4 Local News EPA to Revise Power Plant Pollution Rules The Environmental Protection Agency may be close to finalizing a rule that would allow coal-fired power plants to forgo pollution controls if they expand their operations. By Kristin Espeland Nov 4 Local News EPA to Revise Power Plant Pollution Rules Kristin Espeland
Oct 13 Environment "Bail Out" Bill's Energy Tax Credits: Boon for KY Renewables? The so-called “bail out” bill may not seem to be having major effects on the financial markets. But it is stirring excitement among renewable energy advocates. WFPL’s Kristin Espeland has the story. By Kristin Espeland Oct 13 Environment "Bail Out" Bill's Energy Tax Credits: Boon for KY Renewables? Kristin Espeland
Jul 25 Local News Bigger Market for IN Coal Seen in New Plant Proponents say IGCC plants are cleaner than traditional plants because they don’t emit harmful pollutants during combustion. And that means the plant could make more use of Indiana coal, which is higher in sulfur than coal from western states. By Kristin Espeland Jul 25 Local News Bigger Market for IN Coal Seen in New Plant Kristin Espeland
Jul 16 Local News Beshear Unveils Plan For Energy Independence From Kentucky Public Radio’s Tony McVeigh Making Kentucky energy independent is the goal of a comprehensive plan ordered by Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear. Energy and Environment Cabinet Secretary Len Peters and a 15-member staff will develop the plan. “We must focus attention on research, development and demonstration of technologies to use our natural resources, including […] By Rick Howlett Jul 16 Local News Beshear Unveils Plan For Energy Independence Rick Howlett