New Environmental Protection Agency data show millions more exposed to ‘forever’ chemicals
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service The latest Environmental Protection Agency data show over 11 million more people than in…
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Opinion — Russell Coleman: EPA should keep its nose out of Kentucky’s waters
As Kentuckians, we’ve been blessed by geography. Our Commonwealth is at the heart of America’s inland waterways—providing easy access for…
No-interest loans available to qualified entitities to clean up ‘brownfield sites’
Gov. Andy Beshear announced that $1 million is available for no-interest loans to qualified entities to clean up brownfield sites…
Ken Rechtin: A permit to polute, really? EPA needs to hold Newport company accountable for air pollution
Located in Newport, River Metals Recycling (RMR), a subsidiary of Nucor (NUE, NYSE), annually obtains a “pollution permit.” It is…
Ken Rechtin: Newport, neighborhood groups banned together seeking solution to recycling pollution
Porkopolis, Cincinnati, Ohio, the City where pigs fly and hogs were herded to slaughter through the quiet residential streets. During…
Sanitation District equalization tanks in Highland Heights, Silver Grove to eliminate rainfall overflows
In an effort to eliminate about 21 million gallons of annual sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs), Sanitation District No. 1 (SD1)…
FairWarning: Little progress so far on U.S. goal to cut food waste in half; big portions end up in landfills
By Susan Abram FairWarning While 1 in 8 Americans are considered to be “food insecure,” an estimated 40 percent of…
Sanitation District No.1 to consider implementation of base rate for customers; public hearing this week
By David Holthaus NKyTribune reporter The more than 100,000 customers of Sanitation District No. 1 (SD1) may see a significant…
SD1 and EPA agree to extension of Clean Water Act Consent Decree until January 1, 2040
The Sanitation District No. 1 Board of Directors Tuesday approved an Amended Consent Decree with the United States Environmental Protection…
EPA’s proposed changes to Clean Water Act could stymie Kentucky’s waste and pollution fights
By Eric Tegethoff Public News Service Some Kentuckians are concerned that proposed changes to the Clean Water Act could set…
Grants available to fund clean diesel; $275K program to reduce emissions from Kentucky school buses
Energy and Environment Cabinet Secretary Charles Snavely has announced the 2018 Kentucky Clean Diesel Grant Program, which will provide $275,689…
John Schickel: Historic times in Boone County, CVG growth, infrastructure upgrades, farewell to RFG
By any measure, these are historic times for infrastructure expansion in Boone County. As Boone County Judge Executive Gary Moore…
It’s Reformulated Gas Independence Day: NKY no longer is required to use more expensive gasoline
It’s the date to celebrate the final hurdle in a four-year journey to erase an environmental regulatory burden that negatively…
Bill Straub: ‘Possum’ Pruitt is a money-changer in the Temple; why oh why can’t he just be tossed out?
Should those suffering from asthma find breathing more difficult because the air has turned gray, if the water we all…
Bill Straub: Worst member of a historically rotten cabinet — drum roll, please — Yes, it’s Scott Pruitt
Identifying the worst member of President Trump’s historically rotten cabinet is akin to picking out the most malodorous skunk at…
Bill Straub: Scott Pruitt and the EPA he leads are no longer protecting the environment for long term
Anyone clinging to the notion that Belle Brezing is the most notorious prostitute ever produced by Lexington isn’t paying attention…
Judges executive approve SD1 2018 fiscal year budget; includes 5 percent increase in sanitary sewer
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The region’s judges executive have voted unanimously to approve the Northern Kentucky Sanitation District…
L’Oréal USA attains major milestones in sustainability efforts, solar project at Florence facility plays key role
L’Oréal USA has announced major milestones in its sustainability efforts and a solar project at its facility in Florence was…
Letter to the Editor: Do we need the EPA? JoAnn Schwartz says we do; eliminating it is short sighted
“The climate is a common good, belonging to all and meant for all.” Pope Francis Congressman Thomas Massie has joined…
Bill Straub: Politicians lining up to eliminate the EPA have strong Kentucky ties in common
WASHINGTON – Kentucky is piecing together a strong contingent of volunteers ready and willing to do battle with raging hordes…
Kentucky DPH issues smoke inhalation advisories for counties in southeastern part of state due to wildfires
The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH), within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, is issuing a Public Health Alert…
Lyn Hacker: Pollinators matter; find out what you can do to protect them at KDA’s public forum on subject
Bitter cold as it has been, Spring is certainly on the way and it’s time to think about gardening. With…
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