12/9: Climate change in Ky. could bring poverty or growth

KENTUCKY: Experts say climate change could bring poverty or growth to Kentucky

A group of state and national experts met at the Kentucky Science & Technology Corp.'s climate change conference and said that the state could move toward increased poverty or see an opportunity for growth depending on the speed and direction of climate change.

If the weather changes, the energy costs could rise and coal industry could dry up. Or, if there's limited climate change, the state could benefit by gaining businesses that other states lose if the state beefs up education and infrastructure.

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LOUISIANA: Editorial: Teamwork on coastal restoration

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TENNESSEE: Obesity and diabetes rates go up in Tennessee counties

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