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Clean Air Journal
GASP Goes Solar! – UAB Solar House National Tour
Attending the UAB Solar House Tour was an enlightening and inspiring experience. The solar house itself was a marvel of modern design and sustainability, showcasing the potential of solar energy and eco-friendly construction. It is a glimpse into a more sustainable and eco-conscious future, and GASP left feeling inspired to make more sustainable choices in our daily lives.
Bluestone Coke Faces Lawsuit for Environmental Infractions
Jilisa Milton, Co-Director of GASP, emphasized the importance of holding Bluestone Coke’s owners accountable, stating, “We must ensure that the health and safety of Birmingham families take precedence over profit-driven interests.”
Dr. Shauntice Allen, Distinguished GASP Board Director and Community Champion, Passes Away
Birmingham, Ala. — With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of GASP Board Director Dr. Shauntice Allen, a beloved member of the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) community and a prominent...
GASP Seeking: Fresh Voices For Clean Air 2023-2024 School Year
“The students loved hearing from a wide variety of guest speakers, and those speakers valued interacting with the students even more,” GASP educator Laura Kuster said. “It’s inspiring to engage in conversations about air quality and the environment with our Fresh Voices participants, and I often think back to their perspectives and insights while doing my work.”
Executive Director Michael Hansen to step down at the end of August
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — GASP is announcing the departure of Executive Director Michael Hansen, who is moving on to pursue new opportunities after 10 years of employment with the clean air nonprofit....
The Real Dangers of PARTICULATE MATTER 2.5
The air quality we breathe has become an increasingly pressing issue in today’s world of fast industrialization. Although we may be mindful of air pollutants like smog and automobile emissions, particulate matter (PM2.5) poses an invisible hazard.