Blog Archive
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...
Smoke School Recap: Training Eyes for Environmental Justice
On May 22, GASP partnered with the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) to host our first Smoke School of the year—a hands-on training and certification in Method 9 visible emissions evaluation. Led by Brad and Fred Singleton of Singleton Smoke School, the session...
Community-Led Climate Action Framework Presented to City of Birmingham
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Madison Naves, Communications CoordinatorEmail: [email protected]: June 10, 2025 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — After four years of rigorous community engagement, research, and expert consultation, a coalition of our local leaders officially...
Now Hiring: Community Science & Research Coordinator
The Community Science and Research Coordinator will play a pivotal role in advancing our community monitoring and research initiatives, while supporting grassroots organizing and campaigns by promoting data justice. This position is essential for ensuring equitable access to environmental data and empowering marginalized communities to use data as a tool for social change.
GASP Responds to Termination of EPA Grant for Community Monitoring in North Birmingham and Beyond
“The grant made it possible for us to monitor and document the pollution people live with everyday. Revoking this support sends a message that the health of Black, Brown, and low-income communities in Alabama is disposable.”
GASP Introduces Climate Resolution to City Council
The Climate Action Framework, is set to be presented to the Mayor’s Office of Resilience and Sustainability this spring. The decision to introduce the resolution is an important step in urging the City of Birmingham to address critical environmental and climate challenges affecting its residents.
Solar Tax Suit Update – Where We Are Now
Switching to renewable energy is one of the most significant activities that we can do to reduce emissions, protect people against the harmful effects of air pollution, and reduce our contribution to climate change. This change has the opportunity to be made at...
Join GASP’s Junior Board: Be a Changemaker for Clean Air!
Are you passionate about environmental justice? Do you want to use your voice, skills, and network to make a real impact? Join GASP’s Junior Board and be part of the next generation of leaders fighting for cleaner air and healthier communities in Birmingham! The...
Building Climate Solutions in Birmingham: The Power of Community Engagement from the Ground Up
At its core, climate action is about care. Care for people, the environment, and future generations.
Bound by Lines: Redlining’s Impact on Black Opportunity in the South
For generations, redlining shaped the social and economic landscape of the South, restricting Black communities’ access to housing, jobs, and even green spaces. In this special conversation, we sit down with Joshua Jenkins of the National Parks Conservation...
COMMUNITY CHRONICLE #10: FORGED IN LABOR
Their labor not only fueled Birmingham’s rise as an industrial powerhouse but also shaped the fight for racial and economic justice that continues today.
** Extended Deadline** Request for Proposals (RFP) for Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) Development Consultant for Community-Based Air Quality Monitoring
Date Issued: January 15, 2025 Proposal Due Date: February 7, 2025 1. Overview GASP is seeking a consultant to develop a Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) and provide guidance on utilizing air monitoring data to study air pollution effectively. This initiative aims...
Celebrating Two Milestones in Clean Air Advocacy: The Anniversary of the Clean Air Act & GASP’s 15th Anniversary
This year, we celebrate a pivotal moment in the history of environmental protection: the anniversary of the Clean Air Act. Signed into law on December 31,1970, this landmark legislation transformed the way our nation combats air pollution, prioritizing the health and...