ADEM celebrates Earth Day 2023
Earth Day is celebrated internationally each April 22.
April 24, 2023
Environment
Alabama environmentalist lands on Time’s “Influential People” list
Flowers has been the driving force behind an effort to address devastating wastewater issues in several communities.
Public invited to submit comments to Moody fire working group
The group will review the response to the fire, and identify shortcomings or gaps in authority and resources.
March 31, 2023
Opinion
Opinion
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See recent postsA silver lining in a very toxic cloud
If we have to allow landfills and disposal sites in Alabama, let’s make sure they are regulated.
Groups file Civil Rights complaint against Alabama, ADEM over Black Belt sewer issues
Two watchdog groups filed the Title VI complaint, alleging the state has not adequately addressed the ongoing sanitation problems.
Working group formed to examine response to Moody fire
The fire revealed shortcomings in the ability and authority of state and local governments to respond to similar situations.
ADEM to clean up former used oil recovery business site in Trussville
ADEM will seek reimbursement of the cost from the property owner.
March 3, 2023
ADEM director issues statement on Moody fire to Environmental Management Commission
Director Lance LeFleur said the situation exposed shortcoming in the ability to respond to unregulated activities.
3M to stop making PFAS chemicals that contaminate North Alabama water supply
New EPA regulations, not supported by Alabama's GOP congressmen, are one of the factors that have affected the decision.
ADEM: Moody fire not “discernibly” impacting water quality
The EPA detected hazardous levels of chemicals in the air, but ADEM says there's no similar hazard to water quality.