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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

An excavator and a bulldozer move piles of dirt on a flat construction site, with hills and trees visible behind them.

Dig deep

New funding to turn former mines into ecological, development opportunities Continue reading Dig deep

southernsciencenewsMay 18, 2024Leave a 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

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