Environment

Federal grant awarded to increase safety in Black Belt homes

ADPH and the University of Alabama receive the $2 million grant to remove safety and environmental issues in Black Belt homes.

Eddie Burkhalter

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February 17, 2022

SELC files suit against builder behind Shelby County subdivision alleging water pollution

The Southern Environmental Law Center on Monday filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of Coosa Riverkeeper against Newcastle Homes.

Eddie Burkhalter

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February 8, 2022

DOJ opens investigation into Lowndes County wastewater issues

Lack of safe disposal has led to diseases and parasites, like hookworms, more commonly found in less developed countries.

Josh Moon

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November 9, 2021

ADEM: Drummond has stopped pumping mine water into Black Warrior tributary

Black Warrior Riverkeeper last week threatened a lawsuit if the pumping didn't stop.

Eddie Burkhalter

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November 3, 2021

Black Warrior Riverkeeper threatens Drummond with lawsuit over mine water pumping

The river protection group has given the company 60 days to stop pumping or the group said it plans to file a lawsuit.

Eddie Burkhalter

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October 29, 2021

3M reaches $98 million agreement with Decatur, Morgan County over PFAS pollution

The settlement potentially ends years of lawsuits over “forever chemical” contamination in the area.

Josh Moon

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October 20, 2021

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.

Eddie Burkhalter

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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.

Micah Danney

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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.

Eddie Burkhalter

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August 9, 2021