More than half of Tennessee has parched soils. The far western portion of the state is now in severe drought, with a small portion in “extreme” drought, and much of West and Middle Tennessee is in moderate drought. wpln.org/post/half-of...

The Boring Company has planned 5 rock samples to study Nashville’s underground terrain, but experts say more are needed. Without sufficient exploration, WPLN’s @carolineeggers.bsky.social says the company would essentially be tunneling blindly.  wpln.org/post/the-bor...

The Boring Company's Nashville project raises concerns with residents and experts who worry that the tunnel could increase risks for sinkholes or disrupt the underground flow of water. wpln.org/post/nashvil...

Nashville has proposed building a road through the forest in Warner Park. The idea is to connect a major roadway to both the park and Cheekwood Estate. But the access would come at the expense of woods that have been protected for nearly 100 years. wpln.org/post/in-the-...

Forests in the Appalachian Mountains could see more logging, while opportunities for public input and oversight may diminish. And, yes, there are technically 500,000+ acres at risk in Tennessee.

Tennessee is forecasted to have one of the highest electricity increases in the nation. An analysis found that annual electricity bills could increase by more than 10%, or roughly $200 for the average home, by next year. wpln.org/post/trump-m...

I have been following the Tennessee Valley Authority’s fossil fuel expansion for four years. I’ve read thousands of pages of environmental reviews about why the utility is building gas plants instead of renewables. TVA just exposed a flaw in one of its key arguments for new gas:

Rural communities in Appalachia have struggled to transition to clean transportation. But WPLN's @carolineeggers.bsky.social reports rural residents might stand to benefit more than their urban counterparts by switching to electric vehicles.

Wetlands across Tennessee may soon be open for construction. WPLN's @carolineeggers.bsky.social reports the state Senate passed a developer-sponsored bill to remove legal protections for certain types of wetlands last week, and the full House will take up the vote today.

We all live near freshwater, and wetlands are an extension of our rivers, creeks and aquifers.💧 This is why a proposed law to drop protections could cause serious economic and ecological harm.

Warner Park Nature Center is hosting a special art exhibit this weekend. WPLN’s @carolineeggers.bsky.social says a nonprofit collective of artists called the Chestnut Group painted scenes of the nearly century-old park.

Tennessee lawmakers’ efforts to deregulate wetlands is nearing passage. WPLN’s @carolineeggers.bsky.social reports on who has supported the developer-sponsored bill.

More than 300 Tennesseans have filed lawsuits against Monsanto after farmers and gardeners say they got sick from using Roundup. But WPLN’s @carolineeggers.bsky.social reports a proposed law would prevent residents from holding pesticide companies liable in such cases.

Tennessee may receive months’ worth of rain this week, leading to dangerous flooding. WPLN's Caroline Eggers reports rainfall will begin Wednesday night and continue through Sunday, potentially accumulating 10 or more inches in some areas of Middle Tennessee.

Tennessee lawmakers are considering a bill to remove protections for certain types of wetlands across the state to financially benefit developers. WPLN's @carolineeggers.bsky.social reports the bill is on the schedule for debate this week with a new amendment.

Tomorrow, @wpln.bsky.social environmental reporter @carolineeggers.bsky.social joins Khalil Ekulona for an updated in-depth look at this bill. Join us at noon on 90.3 or at thisisnashville[dot]org.

Tennessee may become the first state to legally define a fossil fuel as renewable energy. The House passed a bill today. wpln.org/post/a-fossi...

Drought conditions improved across Tennessee this month following recent storms. WPLN's @carolineeggers.bsky.social reports the situation flipped last week after three to eight inches of rain or snow dropped across the state.