Environment Environmental groups donate “Southern Exposure” films to Birmingham Public Library Award-winning environmental films, exploring Alabama's natural resources and complex issues, were donated to the Birmingham Public Library's 17 locations. Alex JobinAugust 14, 2025
Environment Applications now accepted for new Alabama State Parks Ambassador Program Anyone interested can submit an online application to become an Alabama State Parks ambassador. StaffMarch 13, 2025
Environment 2025 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest winners announced Nearly 2,000 photos were entered. StaffMarch 12, 2025
Environment Steve Marshall celebrates withdrawal of emissions regulation attempt Advanced Clean Fleets would have required California truck buyers to increasingly purchase zero-emission trucks. Wesley WalterJanuary 16, 2025
Environment Recreational trails board debates, votes on 2024 project proposals The Alabama Recreational Trails Advisory Board discussed and voted on its 2024 grant proposals during their annual meeting on Dec. 17. Wesley WalterDecember 18, 2024
Environment Drought assessment committee discusses end of year climate data Each area of the state was reported as abnormally dry, while north and southwest Alabama faced severe or extreme drought. Wesley WalterDecember 13, 2024
Environment Alabama joins 10 states suing BlackRock, Vanguard over alleged coal collusion The suit reflects a Republican strategy leveraging antitrust laws against investment managers’ alleged climate-focused collusion to reduce emissions. Alex JobinNovember 29, 2024
Environment Alabama continues a program to combat tire dumping statewide The Scrap Tire Right of Way Program offers counties $150,000 over three years to clean up discarded tires to promote recycling initiatives. Mary Claire WootenOctober 23, 2024
Environment State continues to face dry conditions, pine beetle outbreak despite July rainfall The state remained driest in the northwest with some locations at 25 to 50 percent of their normal precipitation. Wesley WalterAugust 30, 2024
Environment Gov. Ivey dedicates pier at Roland Cooper State Park in memory of Black Belt outdoors icon Ivey on Tuesday dedicated the T-pier at Roland Cooper State Park in memory of James “Big Daddy” Lawler. StaffAugust 21, 2024
Environment Officials show off Garden City improvements funded by Tyson Settlement After a 2019 spill, Attorney General Steve Marshall sued Tyson Farms on behalf of the state of Alabama. StaffJuly 25, 2024