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Why did you join KySEA?: Kentucky Environmental Foundation
"The Kentucky Environmental Foundation has for twenty years been focused on finding clear grassroots and policy solutions to some of our community's worst environmental problems, to hold government accountable for protection of our health now and in the future. KySEA means when it comes to energy issues in Kentucky, we don't have to work alone. The Alliance offers an opportunity for many groups with a wide range of experiences and expertise to unite for clean energy policy solutions, creating a drumbeat for change that will benefit our health, the environment and our state economy."

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Transportation

Kentucky has immense capacity to save energy and lower our carbon footprint through transportation improvements. One-quarter of energy consumed by Kentuckians is from gasoline used for transportation. Kentuckians drive some of the highest amounts of vehicle miles per driver every year (nearly 17,000). In many cases, particularly in rural areas where travel is required for employment, access to public transportation does not exist. Most public transportation systems operate within town boundaries. Only 1.36% of our total state highway budget is allocated public transit. As the price of gasoline continues to become more costly, many Kentucky families struggle to afford the fuel they need to access food, jobs and services. (Source: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and Department for Energy Development and Independence)

Reports and Resources

Brookings Institution. "The High Cost of Being Poor in Kentucky" (2007): www.brookings.edu/reports/2007/06metropolitanpolicy_fellowes.aspx

Kentucky Rural Energy Consortium. "25 x '25 Roadmap for Kentucky" (2008). louisville.edu/kppc/krec contains a link the report.

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Clean energy stories: Organizing for Clean Energy in Kentucky's Coal Fields
In the history of coal in America, Harlan County, Kentucky is legendary for its coal heritage, especially for the efforts of its people to organize for better living and working conditions. Labor unrest in the 1930s led to the county being referred to as “Bloody Harlan.” That same passion for progress and tradition of organizing continues today as Harlan County residents work to diversify their energy economy.

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