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A paddlefish swims above a rocky riverbed, side-on to the camera.

Fish passage project ‘dammed up’ in approval process

A closeup shot of two hands holding a clump of dirt with plant roots in it. The person is leaning over close to the ground to hold the dirt, and rows of crops are visible behind them.

A new farming (re)generation

An aerial view of a curved coastline with sand mounds dotted through the water. Homes are visible on the spit of land in the background.

Marsh insurance

A close-up of a sundew plant, which has several circular leaves on narrow stems. The leaves have spikes coming out in all directions, with the "dew" glistening on them.

State prepares conservation plan for next decade

Plant Barry's buildings and smokestacks are visible in the distance. In front of them is a field with large power lines across it.

Changes at EPA mean uncertainty for dealing with Alabama coal ash

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

Unknown's avatarsouthernsciencenewsMay 12, 20221 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

Unknown's avatarsouthernsciencenewsApril 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

Unknown's avatarsouthernsciencenewsMarch 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

Unknown's avatarsouthernsciencenewsFebruary 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

Unknown's avatarsouthernsciencenewsFebruary 25, 2022August 6, 20226 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

Unknown's avatarsouthernsciencenewsFebruary 25, 2022August 6, 20225 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

Unknown's avatarsouthernsciencenewsJanuary 27, 2022January 28, 20224 Comments
A sea turtle, seen from behind, in shallow waters with its shell above the water.

For sea turtles, a new opportunity out of tragedy

Alabama using Deepwater Horizon settlement to reduce threats to sea turtles Continue reading For sea turtles, a new opportunity out of tragedy

Unknown's avatarsouthernsciencenewsDecember 6, 2021April 15, 20221 Comment

Sand, spiders and separation

What a tiny beach spider teaches us about habitat fragmentation, recovery Continue reading Sand, spiders and separation

Unknown's avatarsouthernsciencenewsNovember 4, 2021March 28, 20222 Comments

‘We have run out of road’

Heat, weather impacts of climate change will be felt across industries, communities Continue reading ‘We have run out of road’

Unknown's avatarsouthernsciencenewsOctober 13, 2021February 25, 20223 Comments

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