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Image shows Millers Ferry Dam's hydroelectric turbines and water flowing from the upper reservoir to the lower river.

River, interrupted

Proposed study could restore fish migration from Gulf to Cahaba River Continue reading River, interrupted

southernsciencenewsAugust 6, 2022August 6, 2022Leave a comment
An overhead shot, in which a brown river flows through the left side of the image, crossed diagonally by a road bridge. At the top center is the drinking-water intake plant, a series of pumps and buildings. The rest of the frame is trees.

Easement unease

Protection of land around Cahaba River critical to Birmingham drinking water Continue reading Easement unease

southernsciencenewsJuly 27, 2022July 27, 2022Leave a comment

Bug out

Insect population decline will mean trouble for humans, too Continue reading Bug out

southernsciencenewsJune 8, 2022Leave a comment
An overhead shot of Little River. The water is shallow, and many rocks and small rapids can be seen in the river. Dense forests are on either side.

Lifting all boats

Grant brings Alabama water protectors closer together Continue reading Lifting all boats

southernsciencenewsMay 12, 2022Leave a comment
White-tailed buck on a hillside

When CWD moves in

Appearance of chronic wasting disease means changes to deer hunting, management Continue reading When CWD moves in

southernsciencenewsApril 15, 2022Leave a comment
A collection of ginseng roots drying on a piece of cardboard.

Tradition under threat

Wild ginseng’s popularity leads to worrying population declines Continue reading Tradition under threat

southernsciencenewsMarch 28, 2022August 6, 20221 Comment
A large red-brick building on the UAB campus, with a small green area in front of it.

Power up

UAB still has long path to reach 2025 energy goals Continue reading Power up

southernsciencenewsFebruary 27, 20221 Comment
Rows of solar panels on top of a flat, white roof under a blue, slightly cloudy sky

Not-so-sunny prospects

Alabama has solar power potential, but lags in adoption Continue reading Not-so-sunny prospects

southernsciencenewsFebruary 25, 2022August 6, 20222 Comments
Close-up of solar panels with a tree in the background.

Incapacitated

Federal court case to determine whether Alabama Power capacity fees hamstring solar customers Continue reading Incapacitated

southernsciencenewsFebruary 25, 2022August 6, 20223 Comments
Two blooms of Rollins' wild ginger showing a jug shape, with three dark petals.

Lucky find

Unconventional plant discovery points to biodiversity right under our noses Continue reading Lucky find

southernsciencenewsJanuary 27, 2022January 28, 20223 Comments

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