Connectivity. The word current co-lead Jon Blatnik, a junior studying environmental sustainability studies and economics, uses to describe the revival of Greenthumb at the University of Kentucky. This word captures the organization’s legacy...
Adreonna Rainey
Category - Activism
Georgia McNamaraLearning beyond the classroom: UK students turn sustainability lessons into action
The spirit of sustainability was alive and well on campus as part of the University of Kentucky community rolled up their sleeves to plant trees and contribute to a greener future. For the second year in a row, students...
Jennifer Allen
Olivia Smith
Katherine JohnsonGuest Blog: Blue collar families are Kentucky’s green energy future!
This article was submitted by Julia Finch, Director of the Sierra Club, Kentucky chapter. Recently, my Sierra Club Kentucky Chapter colleagues and I realized that our families had all been shaped by energy and industry...
UK leading $20 million, 5-year NSF collaborative project to build climate resilience in Kentucky
Kentucky has certainly learned over the past four years that our weather is challenging to predict and can have devastating consequences for our citizens. From the violent tornadoes that ravaged Western Kentucky in 2021...
Tourism induced impacts on Balinese economy, people, and aquaculture
The following findings are sourced from; Tourism Induced Impacts on Balinese Economy, People, and Aquaculture, a report prepared by a University of Kentucky undergraduate researcher, Abbey McNely. Abbey’s work in...
Celebrating Black Environmentalists during Black History Month
In the vibrant field of environmental activism, voices from diverse backgrounds bring unique perspectives and solutions to the forefront. Today, we shine a spotlight on black environmentalists who are making significant...
Fulbright awardee leads reforestation efforts in Australia
For more than two decades, Chris Barton, Ph.D., professor of forest hydrology and watershed management in the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, has been conducting...
City of Lexington announces commitment to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
In a monumental decision underscoring Lexington’s dedication to environmental stewardship and a sustainable future, the Urban County Council members voted unanimously to commit to community-wide net-zero...
UK alum, activist receives James Beard Foundation Leadership Award
University of Kentucky alumnus Jim Embry, best known as a preeminent civil rights activist, eco-activist farmer, social justice advocate and public speaker, among other distinctions, was awarded the James Beard...
A celebration of our environment, in film
The Solar Energy Solutions Wild and Scenic Film Festival is returning to Lexington, KY’s Lyric Theater on Friday, October 20th! The Kentucky Conservation Committee is excited to be bringing our 9th Annual Wild &...
Say hello to Oscar Sort, UK Recycling’s new AI-powered, waste-sorting system
University of Kentucky Recycling has a new “helping hand” on campus. Oscar Sort, an artificial intelligence waste-sorting system from Intuitive AI, has been installed on campus to empower better recycling decisions...
Chelsea Colley
Participate in 2023 Earth Month Events Around Lexington
Each year, the community of Lexington and the University of Kentucky recognize April as Earth Month, a month dedicated to promoting sustainability and participating in sustainable initiatives around the community. With...
UK student inspired to create compostable paper recycling program
Inspired by ideas from a Symposium on Energy, University of Kentucky student and UK Recycling’s programmatic support intern, Shaun Lavin, started a pilot composting program for brown paper towels on campus. The...
College of Arts and Sciences hosts “March Towards Inclusion” event series
In partnership with the College of Arts and Sciences’ Office of Inclusive Excellence and Office of Institutional Diversity, the UK College of A&S is hosting a month-long series of events celebrating language...
UK honors Black History Month
Universities are where new discoveries are made, new understanding is reached and new ideas thrive. With that understanding, it is no surprise that Black History Month first began on a college campus. While...
