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Alabama poverty rate drops, still sixth most impoverished state

According to the latest numbers presented in the 2018 Alabama Poverty Data Sheet Alabama is still the sixth poorest state in the U.S., but it is improving if only by small measures. Surveys show that poverty, child food insecurity, homelessness and accompanied disadvantages take a toll not just on those enduring such hardships but on … Continued
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June 15, 2018
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American electricity consumers are on a diet

By Corey Tyree Whether it be food or energy or water, Americans are known for consuming more and more. There is at least one exception – electricity. In Alabama, and the US as a whole, we are consuming less and less. Electricity consumption (as measured by electricity sales) has fallen nationally five of the past … Continued
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June 9, 2017
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Medical Research: Ensuring the infrastructure of hope

By Selwyn M. Vickers, M.D., FACS; John V. Marymont, M.D., MBA; and Richard M. Myers, Ph.D. Medical research means hope for millions of Americans and their families affected by a life-changing disease like Alzheimer’s, diabetes, cancer or heart disease — diseases that certainly have an impact in Alabama. As we look to the future, it … Continued
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May 24, 2017
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Coal still an important part of Alabama’s energy portfolio

By Charles L. Karr, Ph.D. Dean of The University of Alabama College of Engineering I cut my teeth in the mining industry early in my career as a research engineer with the United States Bureau of Mines, and I have seen the strength and determination of the people who labor to bring us the raw … Continued
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January 19, 2017