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 North Alabama residents sue over water contaminated with toxic “forever chemicals” The lawsuit is similar to others filed against companies for allowing PFAS chemicals to enter and contaminate water supplies. Jacob HolmesDecember 19, 2023
Environment Environmental Justice Symposium hosted at Miles College Miles College hosted an environmental justice symposium in collaboration with the EPA and the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health. Patrick DarringtonDecember 4, 2023
Environment Fantastic Fall foliage available at Alabama State Parks The peak fall foliage season first arrives in Northeast Alabama before moving south and westward. StaffOctober 5, 2023
Environment EIA statement on EPA coal ash public hearing “It’s important for the public and policy makers to understand that closing in place is a legal and safe approach," Hardwich said. StaffSeptember 21, 2023
Environment Material for oyster restoration project reaches Dauphin Island destination The goal of the environmental restoration project is to reinvigorate oyster reefs at Cedar Point Beach. StaffAugust 24, 2023
Environment Wildlife Federation partners for environmental restoration effort on Gulf Coast Limestone for the restoration project is provided by Vulcan Materials Company and will be transported by Cooper Marine. StaffAugust 15, 2023
Environment Report: Feds massively underestimating cost of cleaning up toxic forever chemicals Decatur is one of the communities heavily impacted by the pollution of PFAS chemicals in its water supply. Jacob HolmesJuly 20, 2023
Environment Alabama Port Authority rejects possible whale-saving rule A 2021 analysis showed the Port of Mobile contributes $85 billion to the state’s economy. Samuel StettheimerJuly 17, 2023
Environment How Alabama Extension restores Dauphin Island oysters Reefs of Little Dauphin Bay have shrunk in recent years, as Dauphin Island and the Alabama coast have faced erosion. Samuel StettheimerJuly 10, 2023
Environment EV Road Trip makes stop in Mobile as part of 5,100-mile journey The EV Road Trip is a 5,100-mile trip from California to Rhode Island in a Chevrolet Bolt EUV. StaffJune 15, 2023