Apr 20 Local News Beshears Tout Capitol Energy Saving Plan By Tony McVeigh, Kentucky Public Radio As Kentucky prepares to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day on Thursday, Gov. Steve Beshear and First Lady Jane Beshear are touting energy conservation efforts at the State Capitol. Gov. Beshear says improvements underway will reduce energy consumption by 22-percent, and save taxpayers $251,000 dollars a year. “The […] By Rick Howlett Apr 20 Local News Beshears Tout Capitol Energy Saving Plan Rick Howlett
Apr 19 Environment Earth Day Celebrations Kick Off Earth Week kicks off with an announcement by Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear about plans for festivities and educational events across the Commonwealth. By Kristin Espeland Apr 19 Environment Earth Day Celebrations Kick Off Kristin Espeland
Apr 21 Environment Utility Company Urges Responsibility in Tree Planting Tomorrow is Earth Day, and many organizations and individuals will plant trees to support the environment. E.ON U.S. is among the organizations supporting such projects. The utility is giving 75-thousand dollars in matching grants to groups that plant trees responsibly. But officials are also asking that those who plant trees consider what they tree will […] By Stephanie Crosby Apr 21 Environment Utility Company Urges Responsibility in Tree Planting Stephanie Crosby