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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

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

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, 2023May 4, 20233 Comments

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, 202211 Comments

Ripples from a drop of water.

Fighting ‘forever’

Health concerns over PFAS chemicals put in the spotlight Continue reading Fighting ‘forever’

southernsciencenewsSeptember 19, 2022September 19, 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, 20224 Comments

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, 202117 Comments

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