Dec 18 Environment Despite EPA Warnings, State Fracking Rules Are Adequate, Official Says The EPA released the final report on the impacts of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, on drinking water last week. By Erica Peterson Dec 18 Environment Despite EPA Warnings, State Fracking Rules Are Adequate, Official Says Erica Peterson
Oct 24 Environment Toxic Legacy: ‘Teflon’ Chemical Sticks Around In Water Supplies A toxic chemical once used to make non-stick products is sticking around in some water supplies. Scientists wonder what the safe exposure level should be. By Glynis Board, Ohio Valley ReSource Oct 24 Environment 'Teflon' Chemical Sticks Around In Water Supplies Glynis Board, Ohio Valley ReSource
Oct 17 Environment Piggy Express: ‘Right To Farm’ Law Shields Giant Hog Operation Since a Right to Farm Bill was first passed in the state of Kentucky in 1980, only once has a court publicly ruled on the statute. By Nicole Erwin, Ohio Valley ReSource Oct 17 Environment Piggy Express: ‘Right To Farm’ Law Shields Giant Hog Operation Nicole Erwin, Ohio Valley ReSource
Aug 9 Environment Study Finds Widespread Contamination Of Ohio Valley Drinking Water Contamination of water supplies was most prevalent in 13 states including Ohio. Chemicals were also detectable in Kentucky as well as in West Virginia. By Glynis Board, Ohio Valley ReSource Aug 9 Environment Study Finds Widespread Contamination Of Ohio Valley Drinking Water Glynis Board, Ohio Valley ReSource
Jul 24 Environment New Board To Develop Strategies For Agricultural Water Use The board was formed to provide the state recommendations on water use efficiency and develop a water conservation strategy for the agricultural sector. By Erica Peterson Jul 24 Environment New Board To Develop Strategies For Agricultural Water Use Erica Peterson
Jul 5 Environment With Summer May Come Harmful Algal Blooms In Kentucky Rivers, Lakes The algal blooms are a type of cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae. They can irritate your skin and cause nausea and other gastrointestinal problems. By Erica Peterson Jul 5 Environment With Summer May Come Harmful Algal Blooms In Kentucky Waters Erica Peterson
Jun 20 Environment Hot Mess: How Radioactive Fracking Waste Wound Up Near Homes And Schools The energy that lights up, turns on, cools and heats our lives leaves a trail of waste. Natural gas is no exception — as those in Irvine, Kentucky know. By Glynis Board, Ohio Valley ReSource Jun 20 Environment How Radioactive Waste Wound Up Near Homes, Schools In Ky. Glynis Board, Ohio Valley ReSource
May 11 Environment Bevin: Coal Is Integral But Water Is ‘Commodity Of The Future’ Bevin said Kentucky’s location and access to sources like the Ohio River may be ultimately what draws people and businesses here. By Erica Peterson May 11 Environment Bevin: Coal Is Integral But Water Is 'Commodity Of The Future' Erica Peterson
Mar 21 Community Here’s How To Find Out If Your Water Lines Are Lead A new online tool from the Louisville Water Company enables users to look up whether their water services lines are made of lead. By Jacob Ryan Mar 21 Community Find Out If Your Water Lines Are Lead Jacob Ryan
Feb 22 Environment Settlement Sends Kentucky’s Selenium Standard Back To EPA For Review The future of Kentucky’s controversial changes to a water quality standard is up in the air, after a settlement last year sent the changes back for federal review. By Erica Peterson Feb 22 Environment Selenium Standard Back To EPA For Review Erica Peterson
Dec 9 Environment Kentucky’s New Energy Chief Described as ‘Pragmatic’ Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin’s pick to lead the state Energy and Environment Cabinet was praised Tuesday by a Lexington mining engineer, and one of Kentucky’s most prominent environmental attorneys was cautiously hopeful. Charles Snavely, a mining engineer and a former coal executive, was announced Monday as the next secretary of the Energy and Environment Cabinet. Most […] By Erica Peterson Dec 9 Environment Kentucky’s New Energy Chief Described as ‘Pragmatic’ Erica Peterson
Dec 8 Environment Kentucky, Coal Company Settle Water Pollution Violations Case Years of litigation against an Eastern Kentucky coal company for thousands of Clean Water Act violations were resolved late Monday. Environmental groups hailed the $6 million settlement agreement with Frasure Creek Mining and the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet as “historic.” The Frasure Creek story is a long and complicated one. In 2010, environmental groups […] By Erica Peterson Dec 8 Environment Kentucky, Coal Company Settle Water Pollution Violations Case Erica Peterson
Dec 3 Environment Kentucky’s Outgoing Energy Secretary Says State Must Take Action on Climate Change Len Peters, secretary of the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, will step down from his post next week, as Gov. Steve Beshear leaves office. Peters has led the cabinet since 2008. He’s a chemical engineer by training, and before working in state government he led the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. He’s also held […] By Erica Peterson Dec 3 Environment Kentucky’s Outgoing Energy Secretary Says State Must Take Action on Climate Change Erica Peterson
Nov 12 Environment Kentucky Energy and Environment Head Resigning The Secretary of Kentucky’s Energy and Environment Cabinet has officially submitted his resignation to Democratic Gov. Steve Beshear. Secretary Len Peters’ last day in his position will be Dec. 7, which is also Beshear’s last day in office. Peters’ resignation isn’t a surprise; as the head of a cabinet, his position is one that is typically […] By Erica Peterson Nov 12 Environment Kentucky Energy and Environment Head Resigning Erica Peterson
Nov 11 Community Louisville Water Co. President Jim Brammell Stepping Down Amid a series of controversies, the Louisville Water Company announced Wednesday that its president, Jim Brammell, will retire at the end of the year. Brammell has worked for the city-owned Louisville Water Company since 1995. In 2013, he was elevated from vice president and chief engineer to president and chief executive. He replaced Greg Heitzman, […] By Staff Nov 11 Community Louisville Water Co. President Jim Brammell Stepping Down Staff