Despite the impression you may get by visiting Southern Company's website, the publicly traded utility company is one of the worst utilities in the United States when it comes to climate policy. That's according to a new report that was released this week by InfluenceMap, a London-based think tank...
Clean Air Journal
Alabamians Have the Right to Breathe Clean, Healthy Air
In response to false accusations from the Alabama Coal Association and its allies, GASP released the following statement. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — GASP is a health advocacy organization focused on the...
Toxic City: Birmingham's Dirty Secret
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A nonprofit health advocacy organization today announced a crowd-funding campaign for a documentary film called, “Toxic City: Birmingham’s Dirty Secret.” Hunter Nichols is...
WHO: Air Pollution Causes Cancer
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — An arm of World Health Organization (WHO) last week released a report on air pollution with some dire warnings. Based on data collected in 2010, the International Agency for...
2013 Blount County Solar Home Tour
Registration for Blount County Solar Home Tour, presented by Energize Alabama, is currently open! The tour is slated for 9 a.m. or 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6. The 3–4 hour...
PSC Fails to Improve Transparency, Rates
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — August 16, 2013 — The Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC) this week voted to change the way it regulates Alabama Power Company's rates. The decision follows informal meetings...
The Emperor’s New Clothes: Alabama Power and the PSC
Alabama Power, with the consent of our elected officials, has gotten away with overcharging for electricity and the pollution associated with it. It’s time to stop pretending otherwise. They must be held accountable.