We’re all about environmental responsibility and are even more about our government doing the right thing when it comes to environmental stewardship. Which is why we’re having a mixed reaction to this: Today, I named Maria Koetter as the city’s first Director of Sustainability. She has more than 20 years in the environmental experience, most [...]

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We get that a puppy was stolen from Sandy’s Pet Shop. We get that it was a live animal in need of a home. But spending news time on a story about it? When countless businesses lose more money from theft every day? The girl in the security footage could even be a minor. [WHAS11] [...]

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Dear Ed Hart: It’s no secret why the fair board didn’t give you the Kentucky Kingdom deal. The gossip from all of them is that they think you’re a jerk/Steve Beshear doesn’t like you. And you know I know what I’m talking about. You need to get the money you’re owed by the state ASAP [...]

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Seriously: CLICK TO ENLARGE She rode around on an electric Hustler Zeon Lawn Mower at the Billy Goat Hill Community Garden to show off the latest in green technology. “This is a very important day for the district as we move forward with our Green Triangle initiative,” said Ward-Pugh. “If we are serious about being [...]

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Is this a ruh ro moment for Steve Pence? Unindicted co-conspirator? Wow. [C-J/AKN] Here’s the Associated Press version of the Steve Pence story. [H-L] 40% of Republicans say that President Barack Obama wasn’t born in the United States. And with that, mouth-breathers unite. [Slate] Jefferson County Public Schools now has 16 hybrid electric school buses. [...]

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If you’re under 100, you’re likely familiar with Scholastic. So check this out: The little things can add up and make a difference when it comes to preserving the Earth, says Gill Holland of Louisville, Kentucky. Holland took his commitment to saving the planet to the theaters with a movie, FLOW: For Love of Water. [...]

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Just in case you needed yet another to spend tons of money at Rainbow Blossom? They’re giving away 800 tree seedlings next Friday, April 22 in honor of the 41st celebration of Earth Day. From 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. all five locations will hand out (while supplies last) will hand out the Kentucky-grown seedlings [...]

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Update on the 100 days cake for Greg Fischer: Sullivan folks say the cake was provided for free by the school’s terrific bakery. No tax dollars used! Now we can’t stop thinking about their bakery and all the ladytreats they produce. MMmmm. [Email] The Tennessee Valley Authority will pay a $10 million penalty and shut [...]

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Today at 10:00 A.M. at The Green Building, the U.S. Postal Service will unveil 16 GO GREEN stamps: David Tandy and Tina Ward-Pugh will be on-hand. Artist Eli Noyes has done a great job, eh? While we’re at it, take a look at this cool cancellation the USPS will be using in honor of The [...]

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Earlier today, the state Energy and Environment Cabinet announced that clean diesel funding has been awarded to Metro Government. Some $235,000 will be used to reduce diesel emissions from Louisville’s waste-hauling fleet. The funds, according to the Governor’s Office, are from the Environmental Protection Agency’s Diesel Emission Reduction Act. 13 refuse haulers will be retrofitted [...]

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