Clean Air Journal

New Report: Southern Company is a Climate ‘Laggard’

New Report: Southern Company is a Climate ‘Laggard’

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...

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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...