Environment

Saturday, Sept. 23, was the Autumnal Equinox when day and night at the Equator are each 12 hours long.
fall leaves feature
Admission is free for the Aug. 27 festival.
ruby throated hummingbird feature
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.
land between the lakes national recreation area sign
A paleoclimate scientist who studies temperatures of the past clarifies what we know about historic temperatures.
hot sunny landscape
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
Relocating animals can harm the creature you want to help. Here are some guidelines from an expert on when to intervene.
turtle crossing road
One man said he carries an umbrella when he goes into the woods because flapping it scares bears.
black bears
The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet says people who have heart or lung disease, older adults and youth should limit outdoor activities, avoid “strenuous” outdoor time and try to keep indoors.
ky air quality