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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Yesterday we took another look at Steve Beshear’s recent trip into coal country and included some commentary from Carl Shoupe. So we thought it’d be a good idea to take a more in-depth look at Shoupe, a supremely interesting guy. Here’s the first part of a three-part series from kyGREENtv: Here’s Part 2 and Part [...]

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This week President Barack Obama discussed the new public-private Green Fleet Partnership:

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COAL premiers on SPIKE tomorrow at 10:00 P.M. Eastern. Here’s a look: Coal First Look – The First 14 Minutes of the Series PremiereTags: Coal First Look – The First 14 Minutes of the Series Premiere Like it or not, it’s a big part of this Commonwealth and its history. You gonna watch? What do [...]

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You are an elitist living in the big city of Louisville So do this. Take action in support of clean energy in Kentucky. It’s not only a growth industry – it’s necessary for our future. P.S. No, I don’t believe in a million years that it’s got a shot in the dark.

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