Michael Hansen

Michael is Executive Director of GASP. He joined the team in 2013 as communications specialist. He has years of experience and extensive training in the areas of public health and environmental protection. He is a member of the board of directors for the Southeast Climate & Energy Network and Clean Water Fund, as well as a member of the Arm in Arm National Core Support Team. Email Michael

Petition Asks for Action from Attorney General

by Michael Hansen | Jun 25, 2013

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Alabama Public Service Commission's "public meetings" about Alabama Power's rates are well underway at this point. To continue to put pressure on the powers that be, GASP has...

GASP Challenges Southern Company CEO Thomas Fanning at Annual Meeting

by Michael Hansen | May 25, 2013

BIRMINGHAM, Ala — On Wednesday, May 22, 2013, Kirsten Bryant, Outreach Director for GASP, joined Southern Company shareholders at Callaway Gardens for the company’s annual meeting, directly...

GASP Responds to 2013 State of the Air Report

by Michael Hansen | Apr 24, 2013

OFFICIAL STATEMENT Despite Progress, Birmingham Region Still Lags in Air Quality BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Once again, the state of Alabama lags behind much of the nation in air quality, according to the...

GASP Names New Communications Specialist

by Michael Hansen | Apr 23, 2013

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — GASP, a nonprofit organization that advocates for clean air in Alabama, has announced that it has hired Michael Hansen to head up communications. He will be responsible for...