Blog Archive
GASP at New York Climate Week: Sharing Stories, Building Connections, and Strengthening the Movement
On Sunday, September 20, Jilisa, Perry, and I arrived in New York City for Climate Week, ready for a week of conversations about climate solutions, storytelling, and environmental justice. We attended panels and events that brought together organizers, researchers,...
GASP is hiring a Disaster Preparedness Education Coordinator!
Extreme heat and flooding are already affecting communities across Birmingham, and residents need practical tools and resources to prepare. This temporary position will help GASP equip vulnerable communities with the knowledge and resources they need to stay safe...
What We Learned: From Community Knowledge to Environmental Health Action
“Environmental health education is most useful when people are not only told about a problem, but are also given the information, resources, partnerships, and opportunities needed to do something about it.”
The Fight In Fairfield – Patmos Proposes $150 Million Data Center
August 12th, 2026 The Fairfield community held a town hall at The Fairfield Civic Center for residents to ask questions about a proposed data center that could be built inside the city’s former Walmart. In attendance were city officials and the company developers...
Data Centers – The Myths & The Facts
When we hear data center companies promoting “billions in investment,” we need to remember who is truly going to benefit from this investment? Those billions are not going into your city’s budget; this is not direct contributions to schools or public infrastructure.
Demand Better for Birmingham
The City of Birmingham Department of Planning, Engineering & Permits is in collaboration with the Birmingham City Council to create new definitions and guidelines for future proposed data centers in Birmingham. A six-month temporary suspension on all data center...
Meet GASP’s 2026 Junior Board
We are thrilled to announce our newest Junior Board members! These emerging leaders are marking their place in clean air advocacy by stepping up to serve their communities and strengthen GASP’s mission. Our Junior Board is an investment in the next generation of...
What Does The Louisiana v. Callais Decision Mean for Alabama?
Weakening Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 is by no means accidental. At GASP, we know that environmental justice and voting rights are deeply connected. Clean air does not stop at district lines, and neither should the rights that protect it.
Concerns Over Birmingham’s Accelerated Data Center Timeline
Earlier this month, GASP staff met with the Birmingham Department of Planning, Engineering, and Permits for a stakeholder conversation about proposed land use policies related to data centers. This meeting came on the heels of two City Council “data center input...
Court Allows Alabama Power Solar Fees to Continue
The US District Court for the Middle District of Alabama has ruled for the Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC) and Alabama Power, granting their motions for summary judgment and allowing Alabama Power to continue to charge solar customers extra monthly fees.
Register For Smoke School 2026 – Renew Your Method 9 Certification
Clean air advocacy can take many different forms. So far this year, GASP has engaged in organizing community meetings, speaking at City Hall, and providing resources for public commenting on permits. This time, we're sharing a new way to report pollution. We're...
Apply For GASP’s 2026 Junior Board!
Are you passionate about environmental justice? Ready to use your voice, talents, and connections to make a difference? Join GASP’s Junior Board and help shape a cleaner, healthier future for Birmingham. GASP’s Junior Board brings together emerging leaders, advocates,...
Birmingham Residents Must Stay Engaged on the Proposed Data Center
On January 13th, 2026 Birmingham City Council met to consider a moratorium (a temporary suspension or delay of a specific activity, law, or obligation) on a proposed data center planned for the city. This comes right after Project Marvel, a massive data center...
Honoring The Legacy Charlie Powell, Founder of People Against Neighborhood Industrial Contamination
Charlie’s leadership was grounded in deep care for his neighbors and a belief that those most affected by pollution must lead the fight for change. His work helped strengthen coalitions across the city and ensured that community voices remained central in conversations with regulators, elected officials, and the public.
GASP Hosts Second Annual Christmas Extravaganza: A Celebration of Joy, Care, and Community Power
Our Extravaganza was created to offer a moment of joy for families living near heavy industry, dealing with ongoing pollution, or facing economic challenges. Environmental justice includes the freedom to thrive, rest, and be supported so our Christmas Extravaganza was a way to show what that looks like in action.
Coalition Demands Alabama Revise Air Plan That Lets Big Polluters Off the Hook
Organizations Say Regional Haze State Implementation Plan Revision Puts Parks, People At Risk November 10, 2025 Contact Andy Li, [email protected] MONTGOMERY, AL - A coalition of six organizations submitted a letter to the Alabama Department of Environmental...
Living For The City: A 2025 NYC Climate Week Reflection
September 22 marked the opening of New York Climate Week. This was my first year attending, and I have to admit my time there felt amazing. To be in a city full of environmentalists and climate activists helped me realize there is hope for a better, more sustainable...
Community Chronicles :Meet Shaul Gayle
Originally from South Florida, Shaul Gayle brings a unique blend of public health expertise, community compassion, and environmental awareness to their role as a GASP Fellow. “I currently have a master’s as a Certified Public Health professional, I’m a third-year...
Community Chronicles: Meet Zion Sharpe
At GASP, our work is rooted in people. That’s why we’re proud to introduce you to Zion Sharpe, our new Community Science & Research Coordinator. Zion is a Birmingham native whose journey into environmental justice started with a simple belief: we are given two...
Meet the 2025 GASP Junior Board!
We are thrilled to announce our newest Junior Board members! These emerging leaders are marking their place in clean air advocacy by stepping up to serve their communities and strengthen GASP’s mission. Our Junior Board is more than a leadership opportunity—it’s an...