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Opinion – Bill Straub: ‘Nascent climatologist’ Robert Stivers all-in on Trump’s embrace of king coal

April 18, 2025April 18, 20251

WASHINGTON – Meet Robert Stivers, attorney, president of the Kentucky State Senate and nascent climatologist. Stivers, a Republican from Manchester,…

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Newport Aquarium celebrating 25 years and 20 million guests and welcomes new Ring of Fire exhibit

May 17, 2024May 17, 20240

Newport Aquarium is celebrating its 25th Anniversary — and over the years has grown to be one of the region’s…

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Earth Day 2024: This year, it’s ‘Planet vs. Plastics’ and a call for a plastic-free future

April 22, 2024April 22, 20240

Staff report Today is Earth Day and it’s ‘Planet vs. Plastics’ as advocates call for more awareness about the harm…

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Bluegrass Wildlife: Give box turtles a break; as a steward of the planet, help every living creature

June 17, 2023June 16, 20230

By Howard Whiteman Special to NKyTribune As I popped over the hill in my truck, maybe driving just a bit…

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Covington, NKY counties do their part for the environment, recycle 3,500 lbs. of holiday lights

February 26, 2023February 25, 20230

Three holidays — well, four if you count the Super Bowl — have come and gone since most people sang…

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Fort Thomas Forest Conservancy’s Chuck Keller had a ‘green’ idea for the city — and it’s free mulch for all

November 15, 2022November 15, 20221

By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Color him green. All over. Chuck Keller is President of the Fort Thomas Forest Conservancy,…

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SD1 recognizes four local construction companies for minimizing impact on environment

November 24, 2021November 22, 20210

Sanitation District No. 1 (SD1) has presented the 2021 Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Excellence Award to four local construction…

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Bald eagles — a beloved symbol of the U.S. — makes a bold, strong comeback in the lower 48 states

March 25, 2021May 12, 20210

Populations of the American bald eagle — the bold national symbol of the United States — have quadrupled since 2009,…

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Jim Claypool Art and Conservation Writing contests open to students of all ages in Kentucky

November 15, 2020November 14, 20202

Students of all ages can explore Kentucky’s mighty oaks through this year’s Jim Claypool Art and Conservation Writing contests.  The…

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Bill Straub: Overseeing destruction of the planet, president declares he is great environmentalist

September 10, 2020September 9, 20205

With all the attention being afforded his derisive comments aimed at military personnel, his abject failure to address the COVID-19…

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Energy and Environment Cabinet recognizes state environmental award winners at annual conference

September 25, 2019September 25, 20190

The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet recently recognized a number of individuals and organizations for making positive contributions to Kentucky’s…

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Blaming the cow — farts or belches — is a diversion from serious discussion about climate change

May 8, 2019May 7, 20190

The Rural Blog Fact-checking the role of cow farts in climate change: The Green New Deal has generated a surprising…

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Climate Change: A look at the latest National Climate Assessment report — and a heads up

November 25, 2018November 24, 20181

Staff report Thirteen federal agencies released findings this week in a 1,600-page report on climate change. The U.S. Global Change…

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Thomas More University hosting Ohio River symposium and summit on Oct. 18 — sign up here

October 15, 2018October 14, 20180

The 34th Annual Ohio River Basin Consortium for Research and Education (ORBCRE) Symposium and Ohio River Basin Alliance (ORBA) Summit…

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Bill Straub: ‘Possum’ Pruitt is a money-changer in the Temple; why oh why can’t he just be tossed out?

May 3, 2018May 2, 20180

Should those suffering from asthma find breathing more difficult because the air has turned gray, if the water we all…

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Pew Trusts: Some astonishing statistics that led to informed focus on today’s toughest challenges

January 1, 2018January 1, 20180

Pew Charitable Trusts takes on some of today’s toughest issues, by applying a rigorous, analytical approach to improve public police,…

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Bill Straub: Scott Pruitt and the EPA he leads are no longer protecting the environment for long term

November 2, 2017November 2, 20172

Anyone clinging to the notion that Belle Brezing is the most notorious prostitute ever produced by Lexington isn’t paying attention…

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Brownfields for Bankers free workshop to be held in Frankfort Aug. 10: value in revitalization

August 7, 2017August 6, 20170

Bankers, developers and development agency officials will want to mark their calendars to attend the Brownfields for Bankers Workshop on…

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NKU undergrads study the environment and the effects of herbicides, research leads to award

August 10, 20150

What effects are herbicides having upon Kentucky’s trees and waterways? Are local wetlands effectively protecting the environment? Undergraduate students in…

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Pollinators are endangered but so necessary; please consider them when planning your plantings

June 1, 2015June 1, 20150

By Lyn Hacker NKyTribune Contributor Whoa, temps in the low 40’s the end of May? I don’t know. Can we…

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NKy Sewer District No. 1 may not raise sewer rates, after years of increases; comment period open

May 27, 2015May 27, 20150

By Mike Rutledge NKyTribune Reporter Thanks to a 2014 Valentine’s Day gift from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and cost-cutting…

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