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Next phase of climate resilience starts with data infrastructure
Digital Insurance
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June 23, 2025
From catastrophic floods in Tennessee to wildfires in California to tornadoes in Kentucky, climate-related events are increasing in frequency. The United States experienced 27 different, billion-dollar weather and climate disasters in 2024. By...
A conversation with Dr. Steven Stack, Kentucky’s new health cabinet secretary
The Lane Report - Kentucky
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June 23, 2025
Dr. Steven Stack became the secretary of the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services effective July 1. He poses in his Frankfort office, June 13, 2025. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Sarah Ladd) FRANKFORT, Ky. — Dr. Steven Stack says Kentucky,...
Inside Covington, Kentucky: America's Unexpected Culinary Hotspot (And What Other Cities Can Learn)
Food & Beverage Magazine - Nevada
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June 23, 2025
Just across the Ohio River from Cincinnati lies a culinary gem that's been quietly simmering for years, now reaching a full, flavorful boil. Covington, Kentucky—a city of roughly 40,000 residents—has transformed from an overlooked urban pocket to...
Efforts continue to reforest surfacing mining sites in eastern Kentucky
WEKU - Kentucky
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June 23, 2025
There is an ongoing effort to restore native forests and wildlife habitats on old surface coal mines in Appalachia. The Appalachian Reforestation Initiative has been in the works since 2004. Cliff Drouet is a forester in the Office of Surface...
‘Wine that’s grown here tastes like Kentucky’: UK enologist shares about research, teaching at UK Winery
UKNow - Kentucky
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June 23, 2025
LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 23, 2025) — The University of Kentucky Horticulture Research Farm sits on the corner of Nicholasville Road and Man o’ War Boulevard in Lexington. The farm is 100 acres of land that Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food...
Team USA coaches tell KSR what Kentucky is getting in Jasper Johnson and Malachi Moreno
On3
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June 22, 2025
Just how good will Jasper Johnson and Malachi Moreno be at Kentucky, both now and down the road? KSR caught up with two Team USA coaches, Texas Tech’s Grant McCasland and Notre Dame’s Micah Shrewsberry — assistants for the 2025 FIBA U19 Men’s...
US warns of 'heightened threat environment' after strikes on Iran nukes
Daytona Beach News Journal - Florida
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The Department of Homeland Security warned on June 22 of a "heightened threat environment" in the U.S. as Mideast tensions soared and all eyes were glued to Tehran after the bombing of three Iran nuclear sites a day earlier. U.S. officials heaped...
Vance Says U.S. ‘Not at War With Iran’ But a ‘Heightened Threat Environment’ Advisory Highlights Concern
TIME Magazine
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June 22, 2025
Vice President J.D. Vance has said that the United States is “not at war with Iran,” despite U.S. strikes targeting three key Iranian nuclear sites in what President Donald Trump called a "very successful attack." “We're not at war with Iran,...
Vance Says U.S. ‘Not at War With Iran’ But a ‘Heightened Threat Environment’ Advisory Highlights Concern
TIME Magazine
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June 22, 2025
Vice President J.D. Vance has said that the United States is “not at war with Iran,” despite U.S. strikes targeting three key Iranian nuclear sites in what President Donald Trump called a "very successful attack." “We're not at war with Iran,...
'The Principal Farmer' Is Teaching Black Families How to Build Sustainable Lives
Blavity
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Patrick Muhammad, known as “The Principal Farmer,” is a rising educator and farmer who has gained recognition for his expertise and contributions within the agriculture industry. The Atlanta-based entrepreneur has built a name for himself by...
The Kentucky Tornadoes Spur Mounting Anxiety Over Weather Service Warning Systems
The Good Men Project - California
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June 22, 2025
By Katie Myers & Sophie Hurwitz, Grist “This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here.” Sandra Anderson didn’t think the storm would be too bad. When her grandchildren asked if the dogs should be brought...
Don't believe the nonsense. You can help prevent a climate disaster.
Courier-Journal - Kentucky
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Climate change denial is shifting to downplaying its significance and urgency. Renewable energy paired with battery technology is increasingly reliable, even surpassing traditional energy sources during emergencies. Individual actions, such as...
Retro Louisville: City takes steps to curb pollution in the 1950s
Courier-Journal - Kentucky
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Local environmental regulations were created in the 1950s and residents and scientists alike grew more concerned with pollution. Before one of the Louisville's most prominent parks was named after him, Joe Creason sought to inform residents about...
Everything you need to know ahead of Kentuckiana Pride Festival and Parade 2025
WDRB - Kentucky
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June 20, 2025
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Kentuckiana Pride Festival and Parade kicks off Saturday, which will be a very hot, humid day. Organizers are taking precautions to keep everyone safe. Friday morning, crews were putting up fencing and setting up the...
Cable-Stayed Design Selected for Brent Spence Companion Bridge Between Ohio and Kentucky
Engineering News Record
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June 20, 2025
A design has been selected for a new bridge that will connect Cincinnati and northern Kentucky over the Ohio River. Substantial construction is expected to start in 2026 on the project, currently estimated to cost $3.6 billion. The new bridge, a...
Lexington's River Sweep Clean Sweep postponed due to high water on the Kentucky River
WEKU - Kentucky
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June 20, 2025
The annual Kentucky River Clean Sweep that scheduled this Saturday has been postponed. Officials made the call Thursday afternoon, due to high water in the Kentucky River. Volunteers would have gone out in boats on the Kentucky River to collect...
KDPH announces Dr. John Langefeld to assume role as Kentucky’s commissioner of public health July 1
Northern Kentucky Tribune
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June 20, 2025
The Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) this week announced Dr. John Langefeld will succeed Dr. Steven Stack as Kentucky’s commissioner of public health. Stack will transition to his new role of secretary of the Kentucky Cabinet for...
Catholic event urges environmental awareness on Laudato Si’ anniversary
American Catholic Tribune
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June 20, 2025
Reverend Joseph E. Kurtz, D.D. Bishop | Archdiocese of Louisville An event in St. Matthews commemorated the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis' encyclical "Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home." The gathering, organized by the Archdiocese of...
How Private Investors Can Fill In The $27 Billion Climate Gap
Forbes
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The Thomas family, new Georgia Bright clients stand in front of their yard grow beds and residential ... More solar installation.Georgia Bright The Trump administration’s economic policies have been summarized by most major financial institutions...
Repealing Harmful Rules Supports Grid Reliability And Kentucky’s Economic Future
The Levisa Lazer - Kentucky
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June 19, 2025
Repealing harmful rules supports grid reliability and Kentucky’s economic future by Corey Elder – Acting Director, Dependable Power First Kentucky The current U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposal to repeal two costly and disruptive...