• Head To Toe

  Pick A Safer Sunscreen

  

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  It s something we should all do before heading outside - put on sunscreen. But did you know some may not really work? And, others contain ingredients that can be bad for us and our planet. Do Your Part and pick a better sunscreen. One common and controversial ingredient to watch out for is oxybenzone. It s allowed in sunscreens but is linked the health problems and even cancer. Many other chemicals found in the most popular brands of sunscreen can also seep into (More)

• Around The Yard

  Rain Barrels 101

  

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  If you like to garden even if it s only a few pots on the back patio a rain barrel is a great way to help you Do Your Part. Not only will your plants thrive since they actually prefer rain water over city water, you will also save money on your water bill. A rain barrel takes about 5 minutes to install and you'll only need a small saw, a screwdriver and some gloves to complete the job. Locate the downspout where you want to place the barrel and using a hacksaw (More)

• In Your Home

  Light Bulb Overload? How to Pick the Best Bulb

  

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  Looking for ways to pay less for your lighting? Do Your Part and make energy efficient lighting choices. You ll save energy and money - at the same time! You ll need to know your options - and know what bulb works best where. One example of an energy efficient light bulb is the halogen bulb. They are usually shaped like traditional light bulbs but last 25% longer. They can be used in wide variety of fixtures - including ones with dimmers. However, they do give (More)

• Around The Yard

  Battle Bugs Without Toxic Pesticides

  

  Want a safer way to get rid of unwanted pests such as ants, fleas, and even bedbugs? Do Your Part and try something you may never have heard of before - Diatomaceous Earth. Diatomaceous Earth is made of fossilized remains (More)

Environmental News

• *Covering Kentucky

  State Plan For Runoff Pollution Available For View

  

  Posted 6:28 AM 5/4/2012

  FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - A draft of the state's new plan regarding runoff water pollution is available to the public, and public comments are being taken through the end of the month. The Energy and Environment Cabinet says the Division of Water's 2012 Kentucky Nonpoint Source Management (More)

  
  

• *Covering The Environment

  Study: Antarctic Ice Melting From Warm Water Below

  

  Posted 3:05 PM 4/25/2012

  WASHINGTON (AP) - Antarctica's massive ice shelves are shrinking because they are being eaten away from below by warm water, a new study finds. That suggests that future sea levels could rise faster than many scientists have been predicting.

  The western chunk of Antarctica is losing 23 (More)

  
  

• *Covering The Environment

  Analysis Shows Louisville Air Improving

  

  Posted 8:53 AM 4/23/2012

  LOUISVILLE (AP) - An analysis shows the air quality in Louisville has improved over the last decade, but there's still reason to be concerned about an industrial area. The findings come 10 years after toxic-air monitoring in the city prompted more controls on chemical emissions. (More)

  
  

• *Covering The Environment

  LG&E Agrees To Pay Fine, Reduce Ash Emissions

  

  Posted 1:17 PM 4/19/2012

  LOUISVILLE (AP) - LG&E has agreed to pay a $22,500 fine to settle allegations that coal ash emissions have repeatedly landed in a neighborhood near one of its plants. Officials with Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District on Wednesday approved the agreement with the (More)

  
  

• *Covering The Environment

  Rebates To Cut Price Of $60 LED Bulb

  

  Posted 1:17 PM 4/17/2012

  NEW YORK (AP) - How much would you pay for an amazing, state-of-the-art light bulb? Shoppers will be asking themselves that very question at Home Depot and other outlets starting Sunday - Earth Day - when the bulb that won a $10 million government contest goes on sale. The bulb is the (More)