pollution

The fish are dying—and I don’t feel so good myself

We are killing our natural resources. And our conservative lawmakers are actively participating in the criminal acts against them.

February 16, 2026

Senate advances bill limiting environmental rules beyond federal standards

Alabama Senate passed SB71, limiting state environmental rules to federal standards despite Democratic warnings about reduced protections for certain communities.

February 4, 2026

Drilling proposal threatens Alabama’s Conecuh National Forest wildlife

Conservation groups formally objected to the Trump administration plan, arguing that opening the 83,000-acre oasis would endanger 19 federally protected species.

February 3, 2026

Bessemer City Council approves data center construction despite public concerns

Despite objections over pollution, energy and water usage, the council voted to rezone 670 acres for the $14 billion center.

November 20, 2025

Sen. Britt joins Republican attempt to repeal Biden-era emissions regulations

The regulations set new standards for auto manufacturers, requiring them to slash emissions and pollutants produced by their vehicles.

March 17, 2025

President Biden announces $20.4 million to address pollution, economic growth in Alabama

The president’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provided a total of $16 billion to address legacy pollution.

July 25, 2024

Something terrible? Alabama’s got a scheme for that

We have no ideas about fixing health care or public education or rampant pollution. But we've got plenty of awful schemes.

July 31, 2023

Water flow treatment system from the water pump pipe.Motion of water gushing out of the pipe from Koi Pond Carp fish farm for oxygen.Water was drain by tube pvc.Industrial wastewater treatment.

Report: Feds massively underestimating cost of cleaning up toxic forever chemicals

Decatur is one of the communities heavily impacted by the pollution of PFAS chemicals in its water supply.

July 20, 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.

April 14, 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