James Bruggers
Environmental Reporter, Courier-Journal
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What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Revealing how hundreds of railroad workers had been diagnosed with brain damage from work exposure to solvents.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes.
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story draft done. now comes the spit polish. #writing
Good background on Kentucky's #methlab factory, which created a #toxic mess for state and federal officials to clean. kydep.wordpress.com/2013/05/22/hun…
Hundreds of Meth Labs Discovered
kydep.wordpress.com — The Leslie County Sheriff's department found hundreds of meth labs in a remote wooded location off Cane Fork Road. Several red phosphorous-related labs and approximately 260 "one-pot" containers (where meth is made by mixing chemicals in a plastic beverage bottle) were found scattered over a large area.
CJ: Natural gas liquids pipeline planned for Kentucky bit.ly/16O3cET
Natural gas liquids pipeline planned for Kentucky
blogs.courier-journal.com — Various news reports and websites are saying land agents are in Kentucky now, seeking to buy right-of-way for a new Bluegrass Pipeline that will help convey "natural gas liquids" from the fracking zones of Pennsylvania and New York. Earlier this month, The Kentucky Standard reported the pipeline may pass through Nelson County: Homeowners in Nelson...
#portland just voted to keep #fluoride out of its drinking water. #louisville, #fyi, has added fluoride since 1951. louisvilleky.gov/NR/rdonlyres/B…
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wedid.it — About This Project This campaign is a Traditional Fundraiser. Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ) will accept and process your donation immediately. Description: SEJ annual conferences train and educate reporters on environmental issues and on the craft of reporting these complex stories - but many can't afford to go.
@RahmEmanuel, so much for @ChicagosMayor being #green. You fine people for having monarch-loving milkweed: articles.chicagotribune.com/2013-05-19/new…
Weed law in Chicago sends native plant gardeners to court
articles.chicagotribune.com — Chicago's growing season is still young, and so far the alleged villain in Kathy Cummings' garden is only 2 inches tall. By summer's peak, however, the accused will stand 4 gangly feet once again, and once again someone is sure to mistake it for a weed. It's milkweed.
CJ: March Against Monsanto planned for Saturday in Louisville bit.ly/16L9Hbr
March Against Monsanto planned for Saturday in Louisville
blogs.courier-journal.com — More than 600 people have signaled on a Facebook page that they will participate in the Louisville version of a global rally this weekend against agriculture giant Monsanto, a global leader in the creation of genetically modified crops including pioneering Roundup Ready soybeans. The Louisville "March Against Monsanto" starts Saturday at 1:30 p.m.
MT: #louisville not alone with #tree challenges: @dougstruck: Boston lagging in 100,000 tree promise. is.gd/Gs0FMY
A Boston Globe blog on living Green in Boston
boston.com — By Beth Daley Globe Staff It seems like a real reason to celebrate: Greenhouse gas emissions from Northeast power plants are 36 percent below a cap set in a landmark climate change pact.
It is that time of day to once again contemplate the spork.
CJ: Louisville recognized for pedestrian safety bit.ly/17Zq5F2
Louisville recognized for pedestrian safety
blogs.courier-journal.com — Could Louisville be turning the tide on pedestrian safety? KIPDA today is promoting a new recognition for Louisville -- as a walk-friendly community: "Louisville is designated as a Bronze-level community due to the active support of city officials and its excellent trail system," according to The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center, which issued the recognition....Have a Story?
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