When you look at a tree Do you happen to think of the bees And all the hard work that had to happen for that one tree to be We cut trees down and live like our resources aren’t limited There will soon come a day when only the rich can play Only those with heaps of money will be able to afford...
Clean Air Journal
Solar Works: A Look at Florida’s Solar Landscape
When we launched our Solar Works campaign a few months ago, our aim was to shine a light on Alabama's opportunity to pivot toward a more sustainable, independent energy future. As a Sun Belt state,...
Let’s Talk About Energy Efficiency, Clean Energy
As temps dip down into the teens this week, many people are looking for ways to simultaneously conserve energy and stay nice and warm. While conservation tips are helpful in the short-term, it's...
Deadline Nearing for EPA National Priorities List Proposal
The deadline to comment on the Proposed Rule No. 61 is two weeks away. The proposal would add north Birmingham's 35th Avenue Superfund Site to the National Priorities List, an Environmental...
Why 2014 Was a Great Year for GASP, Air Quality
GASP is a young organization, but we have achieved significant milestones in our five brief years (including two as Alabama First). Please take a moment to watch our 2014 year in review video below...
Industrial Pollution May Increase Risk of Adverse Birth Outcomes
Science has for a while now posited that there is a strong correlation between exposure to toxic air pollution and negative birth outcomes. A new cross-sectional study by researchers at the...
The Link Between Dirty Air and ADHD
An article in the journal PLOS One concludes that exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) during pregnancy increases a child's risk of childhood Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder...