Ken Lassman
Kaw Valley Almanac for Nov. 1-7, 2021
With recent rains, puffball mushrooms have been popping up. These join a surprising variety of other fall mushrooms including chanterelles, pleurotis, lion’s mane and hen of the woods.
Ken Lassman
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Environmental advocates say Evergy can shutter two more coal plants within decade
Evergy can retire two more coal-burning power plants within the decade without sacrificing affordability or massively increasing rates, environmental advocates say in a new report.
Kansas Evergy customers could soon get help to make homes more energy efficient
Evergy and environmental groups agree investing in energy efficiency is far cheaper for the company and, in turn, its customers than having to add more electric generation, like new wind farms.
Ken Lassman
Kaw Valley Almanac for Oct. 25-31, 2021
This time of year can provide incredibly lush landscape photos as the trees become more colorful by the day. But beware — deer-vehicle collisions peak soon.
Lawrence City Commission receives Climate Action Plan update, thanks sustainability staff
The Lawrence City Commission on Tuesday received an update from city staff about the progress of the Climate Action Plan and expressed excitement about moving it forward.
Lawrence-Douglas County Office of Sustainability
Lawrence, Douglas County residents can help shape Climate Action Plan
The Lawrence-Douglas County Sustainability Office wants to hear from local residents about how to address and protect the community from potential climate change risks. In addition, the Lawrence City Commission will receive an update on the Climate Action Plan on Tuesday.
Ken Lassman
Kaw Valley Almanac for Oct. 18-24, 2021
Deer activity is starting to increase with the beginning of rutting season. Drive carefully, especially after sunset and before sunrise when deer are most active.
Lawrence’s Sustainability Advisory Board sends single-use bag ordinance back to subcommittee
The Sustainability Advisory Board on Wednesday discussed an ordinance that would require establishments to charge customers 15 cents per disposable paper or plastic bag used, ultimately sending it to the climate change subcommittee for revisions.
Lawrence’s Sustainability Advisory Board to revisit single-use bag fee
The Sustainability Advisory Board on Wednesday will revisit, and might vote on, a proposed ordinance that would require establishments to charge customers 15 cents per single-use disposable bag for any purchase.
Ken Lassman, Kaw Valley Almanac
Kaw Valley Almanac for Oct. 11-17, 2021
This still vibrant prairie or downy gentian is a good reason to continue to walk an area prairie, even as sunflowers and goldenrods finish up. The warm season grasses will begin turning color just like the trees this week.
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