News Archive: Environment
Kentucky agriculture at Mother Nature’s mercy as drought conditions worsen, Mississippi River traffic slows
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Oct. 20, 2022
Kentucky farmers, especially in the western part of the state, are experiencing drought conditions worse than the 1980s.
UK to host Crop Pest Management webinar series
By
Haley Simpkins
Published on Oct. 20, 2022
Beginning Nov. 8, the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment will host a series of five webinars covering field crop protection.
Fifth annual Tree Week set for Oct. 8-16
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Oct. 14, 2022
The University of Kentucky’s fifth annual Tree Week is Oct. 8-16.
UK Youth Days a Treat for Eastern Kentucky students
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Oct. 12, 2022
Eastern Kentucky residents endured severe flooding in late July as a result of rainfall rates that reached more than four inches per hour, however, some normalcy returned as the center hosted RCARS Youth Days in late September.
The Arboretum celebtrates Arbor Day Oct. 22
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Oct. 5, 2022
The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky, a partnership between the University of Kentucky and the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, honors and celebrates the Earth's health with its Arbor Day celebration Oct. 22.
NSF-funded honey bee research explores lifelong social impacts
By
Research Communications and Danielle Donham
Published on Aug. 11, 2022
UK students help people of Ecuador obtain clean water
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Aug. 4, 2022
In Ecuador, the Tsáchila people have long endured myriad health problems, all linked to contaminated water. University of Kentucky professor Wayne Sanderson and a group of students from the UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment may have found a likely solution to the dilemma.
Landscape architecture students explore Pacific Northwest for design inspiration
By
Haley Simpkins
Published on Jul. 14, 2022
