Environment

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.

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.

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.

More than 500 tons of nerve and mustard agent had been stored at the Blue Grass Army Depot for decades.

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.