Environment

More Red Snapper but fishing limits could still decrease

The Great Red Snapper Count found there are three times more than previously thought.

Brandon Moseley

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April 19, 2021

Families grieve five lost to tornado

Kalvin Bowers of Ohatchee lost his sister, brother-in-law and niece to the tornado.

Eddie Burkhalter

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March 27, 2021

Alabama Native-American tribe wants a voice in coal ash debate

With 21 million cubic yards of coal ash to be removed, it is estimated that 2 million truckloads of coal ash would pass through the MOWA community.

Bill Britt

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March 10, 2021

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 Moseley

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January 21, 2021

Humanity faces climate “suicide” without U.S. rejoining Paris Agreement, says UN secretary general

Humanity’s survival will be “impossible” without the U.S. rejoining the Paris Agreement, he said.

Mark Hertsgaard

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December 7, 2020

Clean water advocates want a comprehensive water plan for Alabama that creates jobs

Under new leadership, a plan for preserving clean water and fair access to it may be within reach in Alabama.

Micah Danney

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December 2, 2020

Alabama Political Reporter partners with Covering Climate Now

We’re making a commitment to inform you, our readers, about the parts of climate change that are within your spheres of influence.

Eddie Burkhalter

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December 1, 2020

Pike County Public Fishing Lake will be temporarily closed beginning December 23

During the closure, water levels at the lake will be lowered by approximately 6 feet.

Brandon Moseley

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November 25, 2020

SNAP recipients approved for additional aid in 20 counties hit by Zeta

Those who qualify automatically get an additional 40 percent of their monthly benefits loaded to their EBT cards. 

Eddie Burkhalter

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November 17, 2020