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Environment

Here's why you should never throw batteries in the trash or curbside recycling

Nation World

A US state is sixth in the world for pollution, according to climate scientists

This “represents the single biggest health threat facing humanity,” former Vice President Al Gore said at the conference.
Animals

These snakes found in Kentucky may look like deadly coral snakes, but they're not

While a bite from a coral snake could be deadly, a bite from a scarlet snake likely won't even break the skin.
National

Extremely low Mississippi River levels just reemerged a 'once in a lifetime' tourist destination in Missouri for the third year in a row

Human-driven climate change, through the burning of fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas, has made the once-rare event all too common.
Nation World

The world's rivers faced the driest year in three decades in 2023, the UN weather agency says

Part of the reason for the dry spell comes from the fact that glaciers that feed rivers in many countries suffered the largest loss of mass in the last five decades.
Weather

The tiny fall bug with a big bite

Minute Pirate Bugs are coming out in full force for October. Here's where these bugs come from and what, if anything, you can do to avoid them.
Weather

Drought conditions in Kentucky eased by Hurricane Helene's remnants

More dry weather is expected in October.
Nation World

Nibi the 'diva' beaver to stay at rescue center, Massachusetts governor decides

The state issued a permit to Newhouse Wildlife Rescue for Nibi to remain at the rehabilitation facility and serve as an educational animal.
Nation World

An extremely tiny snail is no longer 'extinct in the wild,' with help from the Saint Louis Zoo

The small snail is the very first invertebrate species to ever be successfully reintroduced into the wild after going extinct, the University of Cambridge said.
Indiana

Southern Indiana community has differing opinions about proposed solar farm

Property owners who've signed leases with Orion Renewables say it's their decision what to do with their land. Neighbors are worried it will devalue their land.
Local News

Louisville fruit market owner says moderate drought conditions are cause for concern

While he's not stressed about his sales at the moment, Dale Steinmetz said it's detrimental to farmers trying to maintain a larger crop.
Kentucky

Kentucky leaders issue Level 1 Drought Declaration; What that means

The hardest-hit areas are portions of the western, central and Bluegrass regions officials said.

Jefferson County randomly chosen for post-election audit

Givaudan holds office hours for residents impacted by Louisville plant explosion

Cold, windy, with a wintry mix Thursday | WHAS11 WEATHER IMPACT FORECAST

North Carolina senator gives emotional testimony as he fights for hurricane relief

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Here's why you should never throw batteries in the trash or curbside recycling

A US state is sixth in the world for pollution, according to climate scientists

These snakes found in Kentucky may look like deadly coral snakes, but they're not

Extremely low Mississippi River levels just reemerged a 'once in a lifetime' tourist destination in Missouri for the third year in a row

The world's rivers faced the driest year in three decades in 2023, the UN weather agency says

The tiny fall bug with a big bite

Drought conditions in Kentucky eased by Hurricane Helene's remnants

Nibi the 'diva' beaver to stay at rescue center, Massachusetts governor decides

An extremely tiny snail is no longer 'extinct in the wild,' with help from the Saint Louis Zoo

Southern Indiana community has differing opinions about proposed solar farm

Louisville fruit market owner says moderate drought conditions are cause for concern

Kentucky leaders issue Level 1 Drought Declaration; What that means

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