Environment

The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported in April that emergency department visits for tick bites were higher than expected across much of the United States.
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One way to protect workers from heat-related injury is through legislation, which so far has proven unsuccessful.
The volunteers were recognized during the annual Benefit for the Bend, which raises money for the environmental center.
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Kentucky lawmakers failed to pass ratepayer protections with data centers this year
Monarch butterflies take a generational migration path north every year — meaning that they reproduce multiple times along their trip — before eventually returning south for the winter.
The Hopkinsville Art Guild is seeking projects that will enhance the rail-trail as a community asset. The deadline for proposals is May 31.
The highest level of contamination was recorded at Fort Campbell Water System.
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The count happens Feb. 13 through 16. Two free webinars to help beginners who want to participate will be offered Feb. 5 and 11.
A grant-funded effort seeks to clear invasive plants and support habitat for native species.
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This annual program uses evergreens donated after the holiday season to create underwater habitats that help fish thrive.
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The dispute stems from a resident farmland exemption from hunting and fishing license requirements.
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Laurel Wilt was first identified in Christian County in 2019.
Sassafras tree with Laurel Wilt disease