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Kentucky coal ash is contaminating groundwater, but companies argue they're in compliance

Six power plants in Kentucky are storing toxic coal ash in or near groundwater and may have to remove it in order to comply with federal regulations.

Will fake snow be in the forecast for future Winter Games?

Wave 3's Tawana Andrew says climate change is affecting the Winter Olympics and it could influence where future games are held.

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Louisville Chemours plant plans to curb climate super pollutants

A Louisville chemical plant that emits extremely potent greenhouse gases has applied for a permit to build new equipment to reduce its carbon footprint.

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To reduce carbon footprint, these artists greened up their practice

Passionate about the natural world, some artists are examining how their materials and creative process impact the environment.

Impacts

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Polar bears and climate change

Climate change and conservation and polar bears, oh my! Cute and cuddly polar bears are more than a trademark animal of a popular soft drink. Some say that polar bears have become the poster child for climate change.

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McConnell Hints At Action To Preserve Tax Supporting Black Lung Fund

The black lung trust fund provides payments to more than 25,000 disabled coal miners and their dependents but has faced chronic debts.

ORIGINAL REPORTING

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Trump administration accelerates purge of education, science, and historical research

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Green Islam reframes climate responsibility as a sacred act of community care in Indonesia

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NSF grant funding falls by half as Trump administration slashes science budgets

Congress proposes major reforms to FEMA in bid to counter Trump cuts

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How fragile power grids and extreme weather combined to cause Europe’s biggest blackout in decades

Regenerative agriculture drought resilience

As regenerative agriculture gains momentum, report warns of “greenwashing”

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