October 2007

City Struggles to Meet Fed's Standards for Pollution

by kespeland on October 30, 2007

The federal government has cited Louisville for violating a key air quality standard. And that’s the EPA standard for fine particulates. As WFPL’s Kristin Espeland reports, the city is on track to get back into compliance, and there’s a chance it can do even better.

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Pm 2.5 sensor, 850 Barrett Ave. Photo credit: K. Espeland.

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Studio 619 for October 28, 2007

by scrosby October 28, 2007

Fall meet; Peace Alliance; Olmstead Marks Conservancy; Michael Franti

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City Targets Smaller Toxic Air Sources

by kespeland October 22, 2007

Louisville residents have been breathing polluted air for years. Now, there’s hope of improving air quality as several city programs take shape. One targets the tiny particles that come from burning fossil fuels. Another tackles toxic chemicals. WFPL’s Kristin Espeland has the first of two reports on their progress.

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Studio 619 for October 21, 2007

by scrosby October 21, 2007

Child support; smoking ban; Colin Thubron; A Day in the Life

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Studio 619 for October 14, 2007

by scrosby October 14, 2007

Kentucky Youth Advocates; Emily Goldstein; KentuckyShow!; Farai Chideya

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Studio 619 for October 7, 2007

by scrosby October 7, 2007

Farmer’s Almanac; Louisville Kings; Jug Band Jubilee; Nickole Brown

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