News Archive: Environment
UK helps forest managers battle climate change
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Jun. 21, 2022
Improving ecosystems’ response to climate change presents a major challenge to the state’s natural resource managers and landowners.
UK student studies health of Antarctica insect
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Jun. 14, 2022
Jack Devlin is studying one of the few insects that can survive the harsh climates of Antarctica.
UK researcher earns national recognition for innovative soil research
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on May. 23, 2022
Hanna Poffenbarger centers her professional work around soil management for climate-friendly agriculture. The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research recently rewarded Poffenbarger for her work improving soil quality.
UK grad turns attention toward conservation
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on May. 5, 2022
Clay Turner knew that one day, unless something radically changed, his kids would be forced to grow up in a world battered by climate change.
UK James B. Beam Institute offers industry-first whiskey workforce apprenticeship program
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Mar. 16, 2022
UK researchers working with Salk Institute to develop more resilient plants
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 16, 2022
Eight inducted into UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Hall of Distinguished Alumni
Published on Feb. 25, 2022
The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment will induct eight former students into the 2022 Hall of Distinguished Alumni tonight. The alumni will be honored for their meaningful contributions to the commonwealth, the nation and the world.
Annual James B. Beam Institute Bourbon Industry Conference in person and expanded for 2022
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Feb. 14, 2022
The third annual conference is March 14-16 on the UK campus in Lexington.
UK students help revitalize historical community
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 13, 2022
University of Kentucky landscape architecture students are using their design expertise to revitalize a historic property in Woodford County.
