Environment Innovate Alabama forms council on outdoor recreation The aim of the council is to expand, promote and protect the state’s outdoor recreational landscape. StaffDecember 2, 2022
Opinion Opinion | Land-use decisions are made by local officials, not ADEM The local route — calling on local officials and holding them accountable — is often the best path for citizens to get what they... Lance LeFleurNovember 17, 2021
Environment DOJ opens investigation into Lowndes County wastewater issues Lack of safe disposal has led to diseases and parasites, like hookworms, more commonly found in less developed countries. Josh MoonNovember 9, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Alabama’s iron and steel manufacturing contributes to our environment "Millions of tons of Alabama iron and steel are recycled each year, providing tens of thousands of jobs." Maury D. GastonApril 22, 2021
Congress League of Conservation Voters gives Sewell highest score in congressional delegation The average House score for Alabama congress members was 15 percent and the average Senate score was 35 percent. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 22, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | New Homewood charter school all about acceptance "Alabama has never had a public school as progressive as the Magic City Acceptance Academy." Joey KennedyFebruary 12, 2021
Local news Settlement agreement reached to address alleged ABC Coke pollution GASP claims that ABC Coke, which has operated in northern Birmingham for generations, has polluted the area over the course of decades. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 27, 2021
Environment ADEM to hold public hearing Tuesday on rendering plant proposal A rendering plant converts packing house waste, kitchen grease and livestock carcasses into industrial fats and oils. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 21, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Alabama’s environment is best it’s been since standards were first measured "The environment in Alabama is the best it’s been since environmental quality was first measured. And it’s getting even better." Lance LeFleurJanuary 14, 2021
Environment New online system available to report unsolicited seed packages from China The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries on Tuesday said it is continuing to collect reports from Alabamians who received unsolicited packages from China... Brandon MoseleyJuly 29, 2020