Environment

Two broods of cicadas will emerge this spring and summer in the U.S., and one is expected in Christian County.
cicadas
Natural gas is a key player in the Tennessee Valley Authority's plan to transition to a carbon-neutral future.
TVA-plant-Muhlenberg
Avian flu has been diagnosed in snow geese in Western Kentucky.
ducks
Recent studies have shown signficantly elevated levels of PFAS chemicals at testing sites in Christian County and Fort Campbell.
water dripping from faucet
Permits, which must be obtained online, entitle a family to cut one cedar tree in most areas of LBL between Nov. 24 and Dec. 24.
cedar tree
The Round-leaved Sundew is an insect-eating plant with leaf blades covered in reddish, glandular hairs tipped with a sticky, glutinous secretion capable of trapping and digesting its prey.
carnivore plant
Taking a lazy approach to raking fall leaves is actually a win for your garden and the critters that live there.
leaves with rake in background
The onset of cooler weather in early November is when many of us begin feeding songbirds in our yards. Here are some tips on how to attract our feathered friends.
tufted titmouse on branch
The Elk and Bison Prairie at Land Between the Lakes is one of the places in the U.S. where the massive mammals can be seen.
bison lbl
Conservationists and Indigenous people successfully saved the American bison from complete annihilation in the 20th century, increasing their numbers from less than 500 to more than 15,000.
bison and bison calf
The geophysical data will help to shed light on potential natural hazards in the region.
survey airplane