GASP’s impactful Pop-Up markets transcend charity in North Birmingham’s Superfund Site. Since 2020, these events ensure crucial support for low- and middle-income communities. Grassroots organizer Barbara Jackson emphasizes their significance, stating, “The Pop-Up markets connect GASP with citizens and build relationships,” highlighting the community bonds fostered through these initiatives
Clean Air Journal
Alabama’s Anti-Protest Bills Explained
Alabama lawmakers are still in denial about the need to protect this state from the climate crisis. After Hurricane Ida proved that climate change is making storms more destructive, and even though...
Announcing the #GND4BHM High School Art Contest
Art has been used for thousands of years to highlight social issues and move people to take action for positive change. As the climate crisis worsens, we need to use the power of art now more than...
Why Commenting on Major Source Air Permits Matters — Miller Edition
From a high vantage point on any given day, Birmingham residents can see several plumes of vapor on the northwest horizon. Those fluffy, unnatural clouds emanate from the largest emitter of...
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...
To Beat Climate Change, Birmingham Needs a Green New Deal
I just returned home from Glasgow, Scotland, a couple of weeks ago. I was there to attend the United Nations’ 2021 Climate Change Conference of the Parties, better known as COP26. The message from...
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.