Infrastructure EPA awards loan for Birmingham infrastructure upgrades The EPA awarded Birmingham Water Works a $171 million loan to upgrade infrastructure, enhance water quality and reduce main breaks. Mary Claire WootenAugust 8, 2024
State States seek Supreme Court stay on new EPA Power Plant rule 24 states, including Alabama, ask the Supreme Court to block new EPA rules on coal and gas power plant emissions. Mary Claire WootenJuly 26, 2024
Opinion Opinion | Supreme Court decisions threaten freshwater future There is nowhere in America where protecting invaluable freshwater resources is more important than in Alabama. Charles MillerJuly 17, 2024
Environment EPA funding to revitalize sites in North Alabama TARCOG revives sites in Athens, Fort Payne, and Gurley, funded by EPA, which promotes community and addresses environmental concerns. Mary Claire WootenJune 10, 2024
Infrastructure Alabama Port Authority competing for EPA grant The Alabama Port Authority is applying for $69 million of funding to deploy new technologies. StaffJune 10, 2024
Education Alabama schools will receive over $16 million from the EPA to purchase clean buses Federal funding for electric school buses through the Clean School Bus Program was approved by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Chance PhillipsMay 30, 2024
Environment EPA denies Alabama’s coal ash permit program application Alabama's proposed permit plan did not meet federal regulations for managing coal ash landfills and impoundments. Mary Claire WootenMay 27, 2024
Environment Federal PFAS regulations give Alabama Riverkeepers support In the fight against forever chemicals, enforceable limits could save our rivers. Mary Claire WootenMay 15, 2024
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
Opinion Opinion | ADEM Coal Ash Program protects health and environment ADEM’s goal remains the same – to ensure coal combustion residuals are timely, safely and properly disposed of. Lance LeFleurOctober 23, 2023