Environment Marshall celebrates Wells Fargo dropping sustainability targets Wells Fargo announced it would be dropping its goal to pursue net-zero financed emissions across its portfolio by 2050. Wesley WalterMarch 31, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | Alabama lawmakers chase shadows instead of solving real problems Bills like HB248 allow politicians to play to a base that has been conditioned to see expertise as elitism and science as subterfuge. Bill BrittMarch 5, 2025
Congress Sen. Katie Britt helps pass resolution blocking natural gas tax The resolution to block the methane tax will now go to Trump's desk where it is expected to be signed into law. Alex JobinMarch 4, 2025
Congress Alabama senators support legislation to end incentives for reducing methane emissions The Natural Gas Tax Repeal Act would end both subsidies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and penalties for excessive emissions. Chance PhillipsMay 30, 2024
Economy First Solar to open $1.1 billion Alabama facility, creating over 700 jobs The new project will create over 700 new clean energy manufacturing jobs in North Alabama. StaffNovember 17, 2022
Congress Shelby, Tuberville vote against climate, health and deficit reduction package The bill passed the Senate on Sunday despite objection from the Republican side, including both of Alabama's senators. John H. GlennAugust 8, 2022
Environment Here’s how Alabama’s state vegetable could fare in a changing climate Sweet potato crops will benefit from warmer temperatures, but unpredictable weather poses new threats. Micah DanneySeptember 24, 2021
Congress Rogers, Carl and Sewell vote to pass National Defense Authorization Act The vote split the Alabama Congressional delegation with Reps. Mike Rogers, Jerry Carl and Terri Sewell voting in favor. Brandon MoseleySeptember 24, 2021
Elections Gary Palmer addresses constituents at a town hall in Irondale Gary Palmer spoke to constituents about Afghanistan, China, energy policy, the Northern Beltline and other concerns. Brandon MoseleyAugust 18, 2021
Environment Alabama gets $27.2 million to reduce effects of climate change Climate change is exacerbating floods, hurricanes, wildfires and other events, the White House said. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 9, 2021