Sustainability
How New Building Codes Could Help Fight Climate Change
The Kansas City Council is set to continue discussing implementation of more energy-efficient building codes at their Aug. 10 meeting.
Inflation, Energy Prices Complicate Consumer Calculus Regarding Renewables
The decision to embrace renewable energy amid a changing climate has become more complex in recent months, complicated by rampant inflation, soaring energy prices and a volatile economy.
Here’s How Residents Along Troost Avenue Can Help Measure Kansas City Air Quality
KC Digital Drive and The Kansas City Beacon are co-hosting an event April 30 to discuss air quality sensors that measure climate, temperature and particulate matter in the air.
‘Ten Years to Save the Planet’: Kansas City Metro’s Small-town Mayors Take Up Climate Fight
Mayors and local officials founded Climate Action KC, and are taking measurable steps to reduce emissions and create healthier communities throughout the Kansas City metro.
How Kansas Could Lose Billions in Land Values as its Underground Water Runs Dry
The water in the Ogallala aquifer is worth billions of dollars to western Kansas, but it’s rapidly disappearing. And it’s been a challenge to find ways to slow the depletion.
As Fertilizer Pollutes Tap Water in Small Towns, Rural Kansans Pay the Price
For towns with only a few hundred residents, keeping tap water clean and safe can pose a crippling expense. The predicament is likely to become more common in western Kansas as farm chemicals seep into dwindling water supplies.
curiousKC | Any Questions About a Big Renewable Energy Project Coming to the Midwest?
This month, the Flatland Show and curiousKC focus on renewable energy and how new plans will affect the region.
Curbing KC Food Waste, Tackling Climate Change
Transforming food waste into golden compost and keeping it from belching climate harming landfill gasses is the new frontier for a growing number of Kansas City area residents and companies.
curiousKC | Who is Combating Climate Change in Kansas City?
Many organizations across Kansas City deal with climate change, but here are some of the big players and what they do.
Accolades for Apartments Offer Latest Sign KC is an Emerging Energy Efficiency Mecca
One of the most energy efficient apartment complexes in the world is at Second and Delaware streets in Kansas City. It’s getting more attention as the world combats climate change.