“We have this amazing biodiversity and Alabama, and unlike many things, when something goes extinct, you know, its near impossible to restore that species,” said Butler. “We’re running out of time to preserve some of what makes Alabama so biologically rich. And I think the biggest fear for us is that our children and their children won’t have the opportunities to experience the beauty of Alabama in the same way we have.” – David Butler, Staff Attorney and Riverkeeper for Cahaba Riverkeeper.
Clean Air Journal
Why I Want to be a Climate Scientist
I want to be a climate scientist when I grow up because if all else fails, I want the future generations to at least know that I tried to protect their future.
AEYC Promotes Sustainability Through Volunteerism, Education
The Alabama Environmental Youth Council is a group of high school ambassadors promoting environmental sustainability through volunteerism and education.
Meet Rosalyn Mwenja, Direct Service Intern
Rosalyn is looking forward to to learning what goes into running a market that provides food and other necessities and advocating for a healthier future in Birmingham.
Meet Riley Yager, Spring 2021 Community Science Intern
GASP: What is your major at and why did you choose it? Riley Yager: I am currently working on my PhD in physics and I received a bachelors in civil engineering and a bachelors in physics in May...
Meet Jossy, Spring 2021 Climate Change Intern
GASP: Where do you go to high school? Jossy: I am a sophomore in the math/science department at The Alabama School of Fine Arts. GASP: What do you hope to do after you graduate? Jossy: After I...
A Reflection on Climate Catastrophe
A generation brought up on fear of the inevitable feels like they have nothing to lose when fighting.