Kentucky

  • Kentucky Holds 10th Annual Commonwealth Cleanup

    March 24th, 2008


    This week is Kentucky’s Annual Commonwealth Cleanup Week, so expect a plethora of recycling opportunities throughout the state between now and Saturday.


  • EPA Recognizes Water Efficiency Leaders

    December 3rd, 2007


    Today EPA is recognizing six winners of the 2007 Water Efficiency Leader (WEL) awards for their efforts in reducing, reusing and recycling water.


  • U.S. Announces Largest Single Environmental Settlement in History

    October 9th, 2007


    American Electric Power has agreed to cut 813,000 tons of air pollutants annually at an estimated cost of more than $4.6 billion, pay a $15 million penalty, and spend $60 million on projects to mitigate the adverse effects of its past excess emissions.


  • Smog Thinner, Skies Healthier over Eastern U.S.

    September 27th, 2007


    Smog-forming emissions of nitrogen oxides from power plants and industry have declined significantly in 19 eastern states and the District of Columbia.


  • U.S. Imposes Highest Acid Rain Fine Ever

    September 20th, 2007


    In a landmark settlement filed today, East Kentucky Power Cooperative, a coal-fired electric utility, has agreed to pay an $11.4 million penalty to resolve violations of the Clean Air Act’s acid rain program.