Kudzu is an invasive vine that’s become a persistent problem in the American South. But there are efforts to tackle it.

Rep. Nima Kulkarni presented an “aspirational” proposal to study and monitor the chemicals in Kentucky.

Every May and June, Monarch butterflies can be spotted fluttering throughout Kentucky as they take a much needed rest stop along their annual migration south. But biologists are worried that dwindling food supplies and other environmental factors at play in the Bluegrass State could cause problems for the colorful insects in the long run.

Black bear encounters are on the rise in Tennessee, and climate change is often a hidden culprit, tampering with ecosystems in unexpected ways.

Tennessee’s largest coal ash site could become a permanent source of pollution near the Cumberland River.

Nitrate pollution is especially acute in rural areas and has been linked to disease. More than 80 groups nationwide say immediate action is needed.

The Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources says it’s utilizing a recent discovery of dozens of genetic markers that help determine the size of largemouth bass to increase the overall trophy size of the species in Kentucky waters – a move that some say could reel in more opportunities for the commonwealth.

Tennessee is moving to block climate change lawsuits against fossil fuel companies.

Grassland habitats across the United States have been on a sharp decline over the past 30 years, with some researchers suggesting a loss of nearly 62% of historic native ecosystems as of 2023. To combat this, a Clarksville, Tennessee organization is working to hopefully halt the rapid rate of biodiversity loss across the south.

Forever chemicals or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS, are human-made substances that come from substances like Teflon, non-stick coating, some cosmetics, carpets and various industrial products. Some PFAS can take hundreds of years to break down naturally. Exposure has been linked to increased cancer risks, developmental delays in children, hormone interference and other issues.