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Perry Dowell

Perry graduated from Agnes Scott College with a degree in Business Management and a minor in Environmental and Sustainability Studies, knowing that environmental work was where she wanted to go with her career. In college she worked with several nonprofit organizations including Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance, Roots Down, and with her school’s Center for Sustainability. Perry is passionate about working to help people and our natural environment against environmental injustice and the harmful effects of climate change. She believes that these are some of the most important issues of our time and is very excited to be coordinating the Green New Deal for Birmingham Campaign. Perry loves taking care of her many indoor house plants, spending time outside reading, and hanging out with friends or family.
The Hidden Cost of Industry: Health Hazards and Climate Consequences

The Hidden Cost of Industry: Health Hazards and Climate Consequences

by | Oct 3, 2024

Jefferson County is home to one of the largest greenhouse gas emitters in the United States, the Alabama Power, James H. Miller Jr. Steam Plant, a coal-fired power plant. Birmingham is also home to several industrial facilities that produce materials like coke, steel, pipe, and concrete. These plants emit significant amounts of pollutants that harm the environment and contribute to climate change.

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