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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 outdoor water spigot sprays water onto the ground. The spigot shows some rust and weather damage, and the spray of water is uneven, as if there is a blockage in the mouth of the pipe.

Drop by drop

Despite plentiful resources, Alabama may need more water management Continue reading Drop by drop

southernsciencenewsSeptember 21, 2024March 12, 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

A low, slow-moving river, with visible islands and shallow areas, with cities visible on both banks.

Good rivers make good neighbors

Months after Ala., Ga. governors’ agreement, questions remain on whether it will end ‘water wars’ Continue reading Good rivers make good neighbors

southernsciencenewsJuly 8, 2024September 21, 20241 Comment

A two-story red building sits in front of a broken asphalt road with a gravel parking lot next to it. The building appears to have been part of a row of shops at one point, which are no longer there. A few houses are visible behind it. Over the front door awning, a sign reads "Belle Mina."

‘Demise’ of a community

Belle Mina residents fear proposed quarry will cause irreversible damage Continue reading ‘Demise’ of a community

southernsciencenewsApril 30, 2024April 30, 2024Leave a 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 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

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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