This week, the state of Minnesota began a new rebate program for electric vehicle purchases. Officials say a third of the funding set aside for the program is already claimed by the initial wave of applicants. Last year, the Legislature approved nearly $14 million for the rebates. .
By Nadia RamlaganPublic News ServiceKentucky has rapidly lost its wetlands over the past few decades, and advocates say the recent gutting of federal protections for marshes and other ecosystems
Kentucky has rapidly lost its wetlands over the past few decades, and advocates say the recent gutting of federal protections for marshes and other ecosystems saturated by water could imperil local drinking water quality. Michael Washburn, executive director of the Kentucky Waterways Alliance, explained wetlands provide natural large-scale water filtration, serve as carbon sinks, and act as buffers during flooding events. He said the rollback of federal protections leaves little recourse for advocates working to address the issue through state-level policy change. .
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