Environment

NOAA awards more than $27M to The Nature Conservancy in Alabama

Funding will be split between two coastal Alabama projects.

April 24, 2023

ADEM celebrates Earth Day 2023

Earth Day is celebrated internationally each April 22.

April 24, 2023

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.

Josh Moon

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April 14, 2023

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

A 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.

David Person

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March 23, 2023

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.

Josh Moon

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March 7, 2023

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.

Jacob Holmes

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March 6, 2023

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.

Jacob Holmes

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February 13, 2023