Environment

ADEM investigating fuel leak in Pelham Creek

The pipeline's owner, Texas-based Kinder Morgan, has shut down the pipeline as workers investigate the leak, according to the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.

October 1, 2021

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.

September 24, 2021

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.

August 9, 2021

BCA’s Katie Boyd Britt elected to Alabama Wildlife Federation Board of Directors

AWF focuses on wildlife conservation, Alabama’s hunting and angling heritage, and connecting young people and adults to the outdoors.

April 27, 2021

More Red Snapper but fishing limits could still decrease

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

April 19, 2021

Families grieve five lost to tornado

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

December 2, 2020