Environment

Kentucky has the second fastest growing clean energy sector in the U.S.

Ryan Van Velzer

Kentucky’s clean energy workforce was the second fastest-growing in the country last year behind Tennessee, according to a new report.
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TVA studying carbon capture technology at natural gas plants in Kentucky, Mississippi

Lisa Autry

The Tennessee Valley Authority is launching a study on how to reduce carbon emissions at its natural gas plant in Muhlenberg County. The federal utility is exploring a partnership with TC Energy to add carbon capture technology at the Paradise Fossil Plant in Drakesboro.

Environment

TVA approves 4.5% base rate increase for its 10 million customers

A release from the utility provider estimates the hike will translate to a $3.50 increase to a typical residential energy bill each month.
Energy

The Inflation Reduction Act makes renewables cheaper. But TVA is still pushing fossil fuels.

Caroline Eggers

The Inflation Reduction Act has been called the most significant climate law in U.S. history, with promises to radically shift electricity from fossil fuels to clean sources. In Tennessee, the legislation could shape a new wave of clean energy manufacturing, but it has been absent in the state’s electricity plans.
Energy

Kentuckians call on regulators to consider climate impacts of LG&E’s natural gas plants

Ryan Van Velzer

Dozens of Kentuckians spoke out against Louisville Gas and Electric’s plans to build two new natural gas plants during the last of five public meetings with utility regulators at Louisville’s downtown library on Wednesday.
Environment

Grant helping fuel Ky. environmental education group’s efforts around climate literacy

Derek Operle

A $100,000 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency is going to fuel research by KAEE and its partners in the Southeastern Environmental Education Alliance (SEEA) into barriers educators face when teaching about climate change.
Environment

Ky. Legislature has ignored 'right to healthy environment' bill that sparked Montana climate case

Ryan Van Velzer

Young environmentalists won a landmark case in Montana on Monday when a court ruled the state violated their right to a healthy environment by permitting fossil fuel development without considering its impacts on climate change. The decision hinges on constitutional language that some Democrats in Kentucky have pushed for years.
Environment

Marine heat waves affect Tennessee. Here’s how.

Caroline Eggers

In July, 44% of Earth’s oceans were experiencing marine heat waves. That figure could increase to half in September and October, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and that comes with risks even for inland states like Tennessee.
Environment

Kentucky Fish & Wildlife removes alligator found in Calloway County

Zacharie Lamb

State Fish and Wildlife officers removed and euthanized an alligator found Monday in far western Kentucky.
Environment

Several Union City residents rescued by boat after flash flooding hits northwestern Tennessee

Hannah Saad

Several Union City, Tennessee residents were evacuated from their homes Friday after flash flooding conditions hit the region.
Environment

Kentucky’s rural water systems are struggling, lacking skilled labor and funding

Ryan Van Velzer

Kentucky’s rural water systems face a complex series of challenges. Much of the state’s infrastructure is deteriorating. Many water utilities lack the necessary workforce, and the funding to upgrade their systems.
$Villa Acres, a small farm in Sparta, Tenn., boasts about 50 different types of fruits and vegetables each year. In Tennessee, only a fraction of a percent of farmland is used to grow fruits and vegetables intended for human consumption.$

Environment

Vegan diets cause far less climate pollution, study shows. Here’s what to know in Tennessee.

Caroline Eggers

Eating plants is far better for the planet than eating animal products, and a new study shows just how much.