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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

Coal ash pollution looks likely to lose priority status for federal agency Continue reading Changes at EPA mean uncertainty for dealing with Alabama coal ash

southernsciencenewsApril 3, 2025April 15, 20251 Comment

Rows of solar panels facing the left side of the image and stretching to the horizon.

Power dynamic

New Alabama Power fee will deter renewable energy investment, solar advocates say Continue reading Power dynamic

southernsciencenewsAugust 6, 2024August 8, 20241 Comment

From the right side of the image, a road of black ash travels toward a pile of ash in the background, with tracks from large vehicle tires visible. Around the road and the pile is barren dirt.

EPA considers denying Alabama’s coal ash permit program

ADEM program shows “a consistent pattern of deficiencies,” EPA says Continue reading EPA considers denying Alabama’s coal ash permit program

southernsciencenewsAugust 4, 2023August 4, 20231 Comment

An electric power plant with three red-and-white-striped smokestacks, sits on the bank of Mobile River, which is brown and cloudy.

The burning problem

Will new coal ash regulations make Alabama safer? Continue reading The burning problem

southernsciencenewsJune 28, 2023August 4, 20233 Comments

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, 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

southernsciencenewsFebruary 25, 2022August 6, 20225 Comments

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