Across Appalachia, scientists and foresters are trying to reintroduce a hybrid version, helping to revive damaged land while also bringing back a beloved tree.
Tag: Kentucky
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Mississippi Crisis Highlights Climate Threat to Drinking Water Nationwide
Aging infrastructure and underinvestment have left many cities’ water systems in tatters. Now flooding and other climate shocks are pushing them to failure.
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In Flooded Kentucky, Schools Race to Rebuild
This school year was, finally, supposed to be a return to normal. But after floodwaters wrecked homes and schools across the region, simply getting started will be a challenge.
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Ex-Detective Admits Misleading Judge Who Approved Breonna Taylor Raid
Kelly Goodlett, the former detective, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy. She is the first officer to be convicted in the fatal police operation.
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How floods become human catastrophes
Parts of the South and Midwest are cleaning up from deadly flooding. We explain the factors that sharply increased the risks.