Sustainability

The sun over Kansas City's skyline.

Heat Islands Make Dangerous Temperatures Even Worse for Some

Some people will feel much warmer temperatures during the heat wave. These heat islands are driving up energy costs and causing public health concerns.

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Evergy offices in downtown Topeka, Kansas.

Missouri Plan for Peak Power Pricing Prompts Pushback

A Missouri regulatory plan to adopt time-of-use pricing for electrical power is running into resistance from some politicians and utilities such as Evergy.

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Protestors rally against carbon dioxide pipelines.

Thanks to Federal Tax Credits, Carbon Dioxide Pipelines are Booming in the Midwest

Thousands of miles of carbon dioxide pipelines planned in the Midwest have been spurred by federal tax credits in a new climate law. Questions are being raised.

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rolling prairie land with colorful native plants and lush green. the sky is overcast and a storm can be seen in the distance.

Missouri Farmers Embrace Practices to Protect Waterways

Missouri farmers are implementing sustainable practices that protect waterways and improve the sustainability of their operations.

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An aerial view of the Florida Power & Light Echo River Solar Energy Center in Wellborn, Florida.

Details of Massive KC Solar Project Begin to Emerge

Evergy is among the companies responding to Kansas City’s request for proposals to develop a massive solar farm at Kansas City International Airport.

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