Note by: Shelby Lamar

In this note, UK Law Graduate and former Executive Editor Shelby Lamar demonstrates the need for Kentucky to pass legislation to mitigate the effects of climate change. Lamar further offers solutions which would help accomplish climate reform in Kentucky.

VOLUME 14 - 2021-2022 ISSUE 1

14 Ky. J. Equine, Agric. & Nat. Res. L. 1 (2022).

Maybe Coal Shouldn’t Keep the Lights On: An Analysis of Climate Change in Kentucky and Potential Legislation that Could Mitigate its Effects

Note Written By: Shelby Lamar

In recent years, climate change has been at the forefront of conversation. As this issue remains politicized, legislative solutions are lacking in Kentucky. In this note, UK Law Graduate and former Executive Editor Shelby Lamar demonstrates the need for Kentucky to pass climate reform legislation at the state level for both environmental and economic reasons.