EPA

Murray Citizens And Leaders Meet With EPA in Development Workshop

John Walker — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:19:49 +0000

Representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency met with citizens, civic leaders and Murray State officials last night to discuss sustainable rural development strategies. Such strategies include how to increase green spaces, promote more biking and walking and adjust zoning for new and aging neighborhoods. EPA contractor Milton Herd said Murray is not alone in wanting to sustain its growth as well as its rural nature.

Kentucky Environmental Foundation To Study Health Impacts Of Shawnee Power Plant

John Walker — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 20:06:51 +0000

The Kentucky Environmental Foundation will conduct a health impact assessment on the retrofitting or retirement of the Tennessee Valley Authority's Shawnee Fossil Plant near Paducah.

The Kentucky Environmental Foundation is an environmental advocacy group based in Richmond, Ky. with a history of working on chemical weapons issues surrounding the Blue Grass Army Depot. Recently it has become more involved in clean energy and chemical safety. KEF Energy and Health Coordinator Deborah Payne says the assessment comes at a time of change for the Plant and the assessment will be taking that into account.

There’s Plenty of Landfill Space in Illinois

Dave Shinall and The Associated Press — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:06:19 +0000

What Does the Recent EPA Ruling Really Mean for Kentucky Coal Mines?

Erica Peterson — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 19:02:08 +0000

Kentucky politicians have been lining up to praise a judge’s decision earlier this week to overturn the new way the Environmental Protection Agency has been evaluating coal mining permits. The EPA was sued by the National Mining Association and several individual states, including Kentucky. But the ruling could have few practical implications for the coal industry.

Coal Association Applauds Federal Ruling

Dan Conti (KPR) and Angela Hatton — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 17:03:48 +0000

Kentucky Coal Association President Bill Bissett is applauding a federal court ruling that found the EPA overstepped its authority in establishing water quality criteria for consideration of mining permits. He calls the decision Tuesday by U. S. District Judge Reggie Walton “a victory for all of Kentucky and West Virginia.”

Water Conservation Tips from the KY Division of Water

Allison Fleck — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 18:27:28 +0000

The Kentucky Division of Water is encouraging citizens to learn how they can conserve water during drought and year-round with some simple changes in their water-use habits.

Afternoon Round-Up 6/20/12

Rose Krzton-Presson — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 20:16:32 +0000

Today on NPR: Advocates for prisoners have long argued that confinement conditions in prisons violate the constitutional ban on cruel and unusual punishment. On Tuesday, they made their case before a Senate Judiciary subcommittee, complete with a replica prison cell in the hearing room.

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Rep Gooch Criticizes EPA

Dan Conti (KPR) — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 17:16:59 +0000

The chairman of the House Natural Resources and Environment Committee says he would not have a problem with coal being replaced as one of the country’s major sources of energy.

EPA Coal Hearings Begin

Erica Peterson (KPR) — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 13:57:44 +0000

The Environmental Protection Agency is in Kentucky this week taking testimony on the federal government’s objection to 36 coal mining permits in Eastern Kentucky.