Environment

Here's what scientific laboratory experiements and field tests reveal about what mosquito repellents are the most effective.

Relocating animals can harm the creature you want to help. Here are some guidelines from an expert on when to intervene.

One man said he carries an umbrella when he goes into the woods because flapping it scares 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.

The $14,672 grant will be used for vinyl siding and new windows at the Jeffers Bend Welcome Center.

Kentucky's Invasive Carp Harvest Program incentivizes commercial anglers to harvest Asian carp from Kentucky waters, including at Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley.

The potential negative health effects are particularly hazardous for those working outside.

Legislation would add 980 acres to the national park.

All four of the Kentucky species on the list for a status review are aquatic, including one species of fish and three species of mollusks.

The decision narrowed the federal government's authority over marshes and bogs — a decision one Kentucky enivonmental advocate warns could jeopardize the integrity of all waterways.

The deadliest outbreak of bird flu in U.S and Department of Agriculture researchers are awaiting the preliminary results of four trials of vaccines for poultry.