State/local strategies
"Sustainability in Kentucky," by Mike Ives, in Z Magazine Online, July/August 2006
Brushy Fork Institute - "Working to develop strong leadership in the mountains. Working with both existing and emerging leaders, we draw on local understanding and vision to help communities build for tomorrow."
Sustainable development strategies for Louisville
"How to protect your community from sustainable development," conservative conference (held July 2006) advocating "property rights vs. sustainable development."
Governor's conference on environment - (November 2006)
"Kentucky's economic trends and environmental futures," Peter Meyer, 1996
Kentuckians for the Commonwealth - "A statewide citizens organization working for a new balance of power and a just society. As we work together we build our strength, individually and as a group, and we find solutions to real life problems. We use direct action to challenge—and change—unfair political, economic and social systems. Our membership is open to all people who are committed to equality,
democracy and non-violent change."Education
University of Kentucky Sustainability Task Force
Kentucky Institute for the Environment and Sustainable Development - University of Louisville [slideshow]
Center for Sustainable Cities, University of Kentucky (Lexington)
Center for Environmental Education - Northern Kentucky University
Kentucky-Tennessee Institute for Sustainable Development
Kentucky Environmental Education Council - "A state agency located in the Education Cabinet . The work of the Council is directed by a group of citizens appointed by the Governor."
Kentucky Association for Environmental Education - "One of the country's oldest associations supporting environmental education and the first affiliate of the North American Association for Environmental Education. KAEE represents teachers, government, industry, parents, students -- people who understand that each citizen should be able to make wise decisions concerning the environment, and to do that, they must be educated about the environment."
Center for Environmental Policy and Management - University of Louisville
Energy/climate
Kentucky Climate Center - "Provides climatic and related environmental services to meet the needs of Kentuckians in business and industry, education and research, government, and a range of other pursuits."
Kentucky Power: Earth Day 2006
"Smart energy policy for Kentucky" - October 2004, Redefining Progress
"Climate change and the Kentucky coal economy," Environmental Economics, December 2006
"Coal's pitfalls and promises," James Bruggers, The Courier-Journal
Climate change and Kentucky, US EPA
"Kentucky Geological Survey involved in climate change research," University of Kentucky
"Climate change mitigation strategies for Kentucky: Policy options for controlling greenhouse gas emissions through the year 2020," [pdf] Hugh Spencer, 1998.
"Global warming and songbirds in Kentucky." [pdf] National Wildlife Federation.
Kentucky Solar Partnership - "Formed to give voice to members of our community who want the use of solar energy to flourish in our state."
Kentucky Sun Pages - An online directory providing "an easy-to-use tool for locating companies that provide renewable energy, energy efficiency, and environmentally-responsible building services and products within the state of Kentucky."
Environment
Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection - "To protect and enhance Kentucky 's environment. The department will set clear priorities and will work with Kentucky 's citizens to keep Kentucky one of the most remarkable states in the nation."
Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet - "Dedicated to helping Governor Ernie Fletcher raise the standard of living for Kentucky families through economic growth that is environmentally responsible and sustainable. A healthy economy is fostered by a healthy environment and a healthy, safe and productive work force."
Environmental Quality Commission - "Since 1972, the Kentucky Environmental Quality Commission, a seven-member citizen advisory board, has worked to strengthen the public role in solving environmental problems in our communities and the state."
Kentucky Divison for Air Quality
Sierra Club - Cumberland Chapter
Food
Sustainable agriculture program - University of Kentucky
"State environmental laws affecting Kentucky agriculture." National Center for Agricultural Law, Research and Information
Landuse/transportation
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's 2006 conservation and environmental initiatives
Water
Kentucky Rural Water Association
Kentucky Water Resources Research Institute
Kentucky River Watershed Watch
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