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Breaking News: SMITH PLANT CANCELLED! Clean energy collaboration planned.

November 17, 2010 at 07:00pm

 


UPDATED: Check the bottom of this blog post for news updates as they come in.


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We have some great news to announce: The coal-burning power plant proposed by the East Kentucky Power Cooperative (EKPC) has been canceled by the utility.

More US jobs in solar than coal mining

November 16, 2010 at 07:00pm

 


For a number of years, clean energy jobs in the US have been growing steadily, even in a time of high unemployment and a severe recession. But the good news has often been hard to spot, given the relatively small size of the renewable energy sector and the dreadful shape of the overall  economy.

Afro-Colombian Human Rights Activist Visits Kentucky

November 15, 2010 at 07:00pm

Daira sings




"We need to make this a global struggle."
            -Daira Quinones

Daira and her translator at Old Louisville Coffee Shop

College Campuses Continue to Leave Coal Behind

November 11, 2010 at 07:00pm
Southern Kentucky

Taken from an article by Joan Oleck


The movement on college campuses continues to be in the direction of greener energy sources.

PNC to stop financing MTR, support renewables instead

November 8, 2010 at 07:00pm

One of the largest bank operations in Kentucky will stop financing mountaintop removal and has committed to supporting renewables.

Energy Production in Kentucky is a Health Justice Issue

November 7, 2010 at 07:00pm
Jefferson County

KFTC Members Beverly May, of Floyd County, and Kat Goodman, of Jefferson County, discussed energy production in Kentucky as a health justice issue at a University of Louisville conference focused on Health Equity this past weekend.

UK given a blueprint for becoming carbon neutral

October 30, 2010 at 08:00pm
Central Kentucky

by Howard Myers


Reprinted from Peaceways, the newsletter of the Central Kentucky Council for Peace and Justice.

Bluegrass GreenExpo is This Weekend!

October 28, 2010 at 08:00pm
Central Kentucky

The Bluegrass GreenExpo will be held this weekend! It is the largest collection of Green Products, Exhibits & Resources ever assembled in Kentucky.


When: Saturday, October 30, 10am - 6pm
 and Sunday, October 31, 12pm - 6pm


Where: Heritage Hall at Lexington Center


Cost: FREE!

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