Ground-level ozone can reach unhealthy levels, particularly in urban environments on hot, sunny days. Populations exceptionally vulnerable to the harmful effects of ozone include children, older people, people with asthma, and people who engage in physical activity outdoors.
Clean Air Journal
Meet Yahn Olson, Summer Legal Intern
What is your major at Samford and why did you choose it? I majored in History at Pacific Lutheran University in Seattle and went to Samford for law school. I have always wanted to be an attorney....
Meet Sidni Smith, Gasp Legal Intern
Sidni E. Smith What is your major and why did you choose it? I am a dual-degree JD/MPH student at Cumberland School of Law and the University of Alabama at Birmingham. I pursued this pathway...
Black Lives Matter: A Statement from GASP
We stand in unequivocal solidarity with those demanding swift justice for George Floyd and for the countless other victims of racist violence in this nation.
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...
JCDH Releases 2020 Ambient Air Monitoring Plan for Public Comment
It’s that time of year again: the Jefferson County Department of Health has posted for public comment its 2020 Ambient Air Monitoring Plan. Comments are due June 17th at 4:30 PM. Like we have done...
Now Is Not the Time for Petty Political Grievances
John Merrill attacked Gasp and Sierra Club for daring to defend every Alabamians’ right to healthy air to breathe and clean water to drink. We respond.