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Close to Home: Emelia Harris Turns Environmental Loss Into Purpose

CLIMBS Project, Morehead State University, Project 2 - Paleo-Perspectives, University of Kentucky / By

The pond outside Emelia Harris’ house is bright orange. A few years ago, the water source was home to a vibrant ecosystem containing a variety of fish, turtles, and frogs. The water was crystal clear. Then nearby construction resulted in run-off entering Harris’ pond. As an Estill County, Kentucky native, Harris spent her childhood immersed …

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Predicting the Future: CLIMBS Meteorology Student Wyatt Crutcher’s Work to Update Kentucky’s Storm Response Protocols

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By Avi Judd “I need a forecast in two minutes. What do you have?”   Wyatt Crutcher is used to being put on the spot by his meteorology professor, Joshua Durkee. A storm encroaches his campus’ football game. High lightning proximity, six miles from the stadium. Within moments Crutcher assesses the impending storm and relays the …

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