Blog Archive
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...
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.