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Category: Environment

A cluster of white flowers sticking straight up from a garden. A yellow butterfly sits on one of the flowers, and a lush thicket of plants and wildflowers are visible in the background.
Posted inLocal Government

As more Kansas Citians embrace native lawns, local codes try to keep up

Josh Merchant by Josh Merchant August 31, 2023August 30, 2023

Homeowners eager for a lower-maintenance, planet-friendlier lawns are navigating a fine line between going more natural without drawing the wrath of code inspectors or neighbors who see prairie plants as weeds that threaten their home values.

A skyline at sunset
Posted inEnvironment

Midwest heat wave is causing utility bills to soar. Here’s how to find help

Jeremy Fuzy headshot by Jeremy Fuzy August 3, 2023August 3, 2023
The Kansas City skyline with clouds over it for a story about air quality
Posted inHealth Care

Air quality warnings have spiked in Kansas City. Here’s what it means for our health

by Noah Taborda June 27, 2023June 27, 2023
A nighttime photo of the Kansas City skyline
Posted inLocal Government

Power surge: KC won’t penalize energy use violators

Josh Merchant by Josh Merchant June 6, 2023June 6, 2023
A street in midtown, with recycling bins in front of every house and a six-unit apartment building.
Posted inLocal Government

Where does KC’s new recycling program leave apartment residents?

Josh Merchant by Josh Merchant May 18, 2023May 22, 2023
Posted inState Government

Missouri Republicans go after ‘woke’ investing to prevent state funds from being used in the fight against climate change

Meg Cunningham by Meg Cunningham February 2, 2023August 3, 2023
Chris Shelar stands in front of the KC Can Compost truck
Posted inLabor

The growing green jobs industry could mean more jobs for Kansas Citians

Mili Mansaray by Mili Mansaray January 10, 2023January 13, 2023
Three wind turbines are in a row. Wind turbines are a form of renewable energy.
Posted inEnvironment

Wind turbines and solar panels can hurt birds and bats. A Missouri group hopes to help

The Beacon avatar with with background by Abby Shepherd August 1, 2022August 7, 2022
A woman sits in the kansas city, missouri city council chambers and holds up a sign that reads protect our earth. the woman is part of a group protesting for updated building codes.
Posted inEnvironment

How new building codes could help fight climate change

The Beacon avatar with with background by Abby Shepherd July 26, 2022August 7, 2022
A limpkin, a wading bird with brown and white feathers and narrow beak, walks through grass. Climate change affects birds like the limpkin.
Posted inEnvironment

Climate change, habitat loss — local groups are helping birds survive these threats

The Beacon avatar with with background by Abby Shepherd July 14, 2022August 7, 2022

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