News of KFTC and our issues
Solar and wind power surge as mining and drilling falter
October 19, 2015
While the production of fossil fuels drops in the U.S., solar and wind power is skyrocketing as technology and cheaper financing drive down the costs.
Utilities don't plan to join the fight against the Clean Power Plan
October 13, 2015
This article summarizes Wall Street Journal findings that most utilities will not join the legal fight against the EPA's Clean Power Plan. The utilities say the new standard aligns with market forces the industry has already been following, includng a greater focus on energy efficiency and renewable energy.
KY legislators slam clean power plan
August 25, 2015
This article describes comments made by several state legislators at a meeting of a state task force looking at the impact of federal regulations, especially the Clean Power Plan, on Kentucky's economy.
Some see better future as coal wanes
August 5, 2015
This article describes the opportunity Kentuckians have to begin to transform our energy system, economy and politics in ways that are good for all people. It provides KFTC members' reactions to the EPA's Clean Power Plan, announced in August 2015.
Kentucky questions EPA 'quick' climate compliance
August 4, 2015
This article describes some confusion and dispute between the EPA and state of Kentucky over how much expected coal plant retirements will help Kentucky comply with the EPA's Clean Power Plan.
Ky. senators offer no leadership for E. Ky., ignore environment
June 29, 2015
Cleaning up the coal industry's legacy pollution seems a better idea than letting them create more of it. Community and economic development projects that could be funded through the Power+ Initiative would extend the benefits of the environmental cleanup. It makes good sense.
In Kentucky, talk of a 'war on coal' gives way to hope for new economy
June 4, 2015
While "War on Coal" rhetoric still resonates in Washington, many locals say they have accepted that, this time, the boom-bust coal cycle has settled on bust. In the shadow of central Appalachia's bright-green hills, citizens groups are joining local politicians and entrepreneurs to map out a future less dependent on coal.
Kentucky Court of Appeals upholds eminent domain decision on pipeline
May 22, 2015
In a unanimous 3-0 decision, the Kentucky Court of Appeals has affirmed the Franklin Circuit Court decision that Bluegrass Pipeline LLC does not have the power of eminent domain
Johns Hopkins Defies Senator Over Black Lung Probe
April 17, 2015
The CEO of Johns Hopkins Medicine has turned down U.S. Sen.
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