Land, Air & Water

Forests Feel Impact of Late-Season Freeze

By Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet on May 15, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s a new and concerning malady that has thrown Kentucky’s Forest Health a double-punch: the impact of late-season hard freeze on trees and vegetation. The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet’s Division of Forestry has been monitoring the damage, and it appears to be statewide in scope.

How Has COVID-19 Affected Energy Usage?

By Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet on May 12, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Kentucky Office of Energy Policy Executive Director Kenya Stump takes a look at how the coronavirus has affected her household energy usage.

Division for Air Quality Asks You To ‘Learn Before You Burn’

By Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet on May 4, 2020 • ( 1 Comment )

In Kentucky, it’s illegal to burn certain materials that emit harmful air pollutants. Take a look at this infographic to learn about the hazards associated with open burning.