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Magical Meetings at The 2023 Moss Rock Festival

by Madison Naves | Nov 9, 2023

At the Moss Rock Festival, an annual eco-creative haven, art and nature converge. Amidst the festivities, GASP engaged with visitors of all ages. One standout was Leo, a 6th grader eager to combat air pollution, shared his own initiative—a recycling program at his school. This connection exemplified the impact of community engagement. The Moss Rock Festival showcased more than art; it was a fusion of art, nature, and sustainability. GASP left, appreciating the importance of local artists and sustainable practices. Anticipation lingers for next year’s rendezvous as we continue our journey to protect the environment and nurture future advocates.

Meet Bri, Spring 2022 Direct Service Intern

by Madison Naves | Apr 15, 2022

GASP: What is your major at and why did you choose it? Bri: I chose to major in environmental studies to better understand the climate crisis, what brought us to it, and how we can create a more...

Meet Ally, Spring 2022 Legal Intern

by Madison Naves | Apr 15, 2022

GASP: What is your major at and why did you choose it? Ally: While in undergrad at Birmingham-Southern College I majored in Philosophy, History, and Law and minored in Gender and Women’s Studies....

New Report: Southern Company is a Climate ‘Laggard’

by Michael Hansen | Apr 15, 2022

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....

Meet Caroline Schock – Community Science Intern

by Madison Naves | Apr 8, 2022

What is your major at and why did you choose it? I am a freshman at UAB, and my major is public health. In the Fall of 2021, I began college majoring in biology, but I decided to switch to public...

Shopping You Can Breathe Easier About

by Michael Hansen | Apr 6, 2022

In celebration of Earth Day, The Kindness Cause announced its first charitable partnership and limited-edition Cause Collection with GASP. The philanthropic e-commerce site is committed to creating an easy and transparent way to both discover and support important causes through shopping when life is too busy to volunteer.

The Current EPA Standard for PM2.5 Should Be Strengthened

by Marion Fintel, PhD | Apr 1, 2022

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to make a final decision in the spring of 2023 regarding whether to keep the current standard for soot or to strengthen it. The more technical name...