Air Pollution Fight in the Courts: Kentucky AG Russell Coleman and other GOP attorneys general asked the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a decision upholding tighter EPA soot limits, arguing the Biden-era rule exceeded what Congress allows. Public Health & Pollution Exposure: A new study links living within about 500 feet of a dry cleaner to a higher Parkinson’s risk, pointing to long-term solvent contamination in soil and water. Local Recreation Management: USACE Louisville District says Moutardier Recreation Area at Nolin River Lake will shift to Moutardier, LLC under new lease management starting Sept. 1 (day use) and Nov. 1 (campground). Heat Stress Across Kentucky: Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky face dangerous heat and humidity this week, with heat index values often topping 100. Wildlife & Conservation Tourism: West Virginia announced 2026 elk management tours as its restored herd roams farther, offering guided viewing weekends starting Sept. 13. Data Center Backlash: Trump escalated his feud with communities opposing AI data centers, warning they’ll be “backwards and poor,” as noise and pollution concerns keep fueling opposition. Kentucky Energy Infrastructure: The U.S. Army selected companies for nuclear microreactors at five bases, including Fort Campbell in Kentucky, aiming to boost on-base power resilience. Community Climate Creativity: Tuscaloosa launched a recycled art contest to turn everyday waste into original works, pushing reuse as a landfill alternative.