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The shoreline of Little River. There is no wind or visible current, so the trees on the far shore are reflected nearly perfectly.

When ‘forever’ is everywhere

Samples show PFAS chemicals throughout state waterways Continue reading When ‘forever’ is everywhere

southernsciencenewsJanuary 21, 20231 Comment

Water flows into a storm drain on the left side of the image. The drain is set in the curb of a street, and some grass is visible above the drain.

When it rains, it floods

FEMA assistance grant is first step in fixing persistent Birmingham stormwater issues Continue reading When it rains, it floods

southernsciencenewsDecember 20, 2022January 21, 2023Leave a comment

The foreground includes several low-lying industrial buildings. In the background, a row of different smokestacks emit smoke into the air. The entire photo has a pinkish-orange hue.

‘A sad way to live’

Industrial pollution leaves deep scars Continue reading ‘A sad way to live’

southernsciencenewsSeptember 19, 2022October 3, 20226 Comments

Abandoned railroad tracks, with rotted ties and weeds growing, lead to a pile of black waste from the neighboring coke plant.

Birmingham’s pollution ‘master class’

Industry, lack of accountability permanently poison neighborhoods Continue reading Birmingham’s pollution ‘master class’

southernsciencenewsSeptember 19, 2022December 20, 20223 Comments

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, 20221 Comment

A bioswale between a road and parking lot in Birmingham.

Red lines, green spaces

Historical inequities create modern “heat islands” Continue reading Red lines, green spaces

southernsciencenewsMay 19, 2021October 13, 20218 Comments

A green investment

New park brings more than just an amenity to Titusville Continue reading A green investment

southernsciencenewsFebruary 27, 2021April 11, 20212 Comments

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