By Roberta Burnes Division for Air Quality The Kentucky Division for Air Quality (DAQ) operates a network of monitoring stations across the state, each with its own set of air sampling equipment that checks for pollutants. But the stations don’t run themselves. It is up to environmental scientists […]
By Jennifer Turner Division of Forestry In the 1990s, the city of Bowling Green recognized that having a strong, healthy urban forest can lead to economic growth, improved human health, and a safer and more enriched community. Research published by the U.S. Forest Service, for example, noted that […]
By Staff The Energy and Environment Cabinet The once-bustling G.E. incandescent lightbulb factory at 200 West Loudon Ave. in Lexington had shut down in 2010 becoming an eyesore, and a financial drain on the city. With no suitable tenant, the building was demolished and the 14-acre site was […]