Environment

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.
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.
The geophysical data will help to shed light on potential natural hazards in the region.
Saturday, Sept. 23, was the Autumnal Equinox when day and night at the Equator are each 12 hours long.
Admission is free for the Aug. 27 festival.
Kentucky Association for Environmental Education programs will get a boost, including one aimed at increasing climate literacy.
climate science education
Events will begin at the outdoor amphitheater near the Camp Store with an interpretive talk that discusses the importance of the night sky environment to plants, animals, and humans.
stars in the dark sky
Under the LBL Recreation and Heritage Act, the advisory group has a new focus intended to bolster local influence.
A paleoclimate scientist who studies temperatures of the past clarifies what we know about historic temperatures.
A sample taken from Christian County in 2020 showed the single highest concentration of PFAS in a study of 40 surface water sites across the state.
woman testing stream water
More than 500 tons of nerve and mustard agent had been stored at the Blue Grass Army Depot for decades.
Blue Grass Depot
Here's what scientific laboratory experiements and field tests reveal about what mosquito repellents are the most effective.
mosquito