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Announcing the New Managing Editor of Ohio River Radio Consortium

Posted on Apr 29 2011
Reporter Erica Peterson will join Louisville Public Media on May 23rd. In addition to her role as Managing...
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Southeastern Forests Are Disappearing: What’s It Worth to You?

Posted on Jun 24 2010
What’s the value of a forest? It depends on whom you ask. But the nation’s Southeastern forests may...
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Senate Considers Electric Car Bill; Are We Ready?

Posted on Jun 21 2010
On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate will consider S. 3495, the “Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2010.” ...
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Gas Drilling Under New Scrutiny; Water Quality at Issue

Posted on Jun 18 2010
Natural gas drilling in the Ohio River Valley is receiving more environmental scrutiny, with new regulations...
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New “Superweeds” Resist Herbicide, Require Harsher Chemicals

Posted on Jun 16 2010
For many regional farmers, the most popular weed-killer is becoming less effective.  Now, many are reverting...
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Pennsylvania, Ohio Likely to Not Meet Lead Standards

Posted on Jun 15 2010
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued its recommendations for which areas – either...
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40-Year-Old Air Pollution Standard Is Tightened

Posted on Jun 03 2010
Federal air pollution standards are being tightened once again.  And Louisville will likely not be in...
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State Legislatures Consider Energy Options

Posted on Mar 31 2010
As state legislatures wrap up business in many parts of the Ohio River Valley, it’s clear that...
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Earlier Spring? Citizen Scientists Help Track It

Posted on Mar 22 2010
Scientists are noticing that Spring is arriving a little earlier in some places, possibly due to climate...
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Make Money, Protect the Climate, with Manure

Posted on Feb 23 2010
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently promised international leaders it would reduce greenhouse...
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