“It is vital for state agencies to have robust monitoring plans in place to ensure that families are protected from toxic air pollutants,” says Christina Andreen Tidwell, SELC Senior Attorney. “We are very pleased that EPA recognized ADEM’s failure to respond to our comments.”
Haley Lewis
Update on Bluestone Coke’s Legal Troubles
There has been a flurry of activity recently stemming from Bluestone Coke's numerous alleged violations of air pollution regulations. You may recall that in August the Jefferson County Department of...
Alabama Power’s Miller Steam Plant Permit up for Renewal
Because this permit was posted during the holidays, we’re asking folks who live in the area to request an extension to ensure robust public participation.
Information is Power: Why Sunshine Laws Matter
People say knowledge is power, which is true. However, a critical step is missing from this phrase: one must have information to acquire knowledge. Everyone who knows me well knows that I dig deep....
Dust from Demolition Projects is Air Pollution
No, all that dust everywhere isn’t just something you have to deal with when there’s a demolition project near you. Have you ever lived or worked near a large demolition project? Do you see the dust...
Why We Need Stronger PM2.5 Standards, Especially Because of COVID-19
By: Sidni Smith (Summer 2020 Legal Intern and Summer 2020 MPH Intern) Living means breathing. Gasp takes action to ensure that all Alabamians are accessing clean, healthy air to breathe that will...