Jefferson County is home to one of the largest greenhouse gas emitters in the United States, the Alabama Power, James H. Miller Jr. Steam Plant, a coal-fired power plant. Birmingham is also home to several industrial facilities that produce materials like coke, steel, pipe, and concrete. These plants emit significant amounts of pollutants that harm the environment and contribute to climate change.
Clean Air Journal
Bluestone Coke Violates Clean Water Act, Polluting Five Mile Creek
Black Warrior Riverkeeper, GASP, and SELC notify the company to clean up violations in 60 days or face another lawsuit.
What Is Ozone and Why You Need To Know
Ground-level ozone can reach unhealthy levels, particularly in urban environments on hot, sunny days. Populations exceptionally vulnerable to the harmful effects of ozone include children, older people, people with asthma, and people who engage in physical activity outdoors.
Q&A WITH SUMMER INTERN NISHA SHARMA
Being in a health care profession I wish to live in a society that breathes healthy and survives healthy. This being a serious motto my passion is to drive myself to work within a framework that helps the individuals to live freely, and GASP is one such platform that cater its sincere time and energy that aligns my interests. – Nisha Sharma
Community Chronicles #5: David Butler, Cahaba Riverkeeper
“We have this amazing biodiversity and Alabama, and unlike many things, when something goes extinct, you know, its near impossible to restore that species,” said Butler. “We’re running out of time to preserve some of what makes Alabama so biologically rich. And I think the biggest fear for us is that our children and their children won’t have the opportunities to experience the beauty of Alabama in the same way we have.” – David Butler, Staff Attorney and Riverkeeper for Cahaba Riverkeeper.
Community Climate Assembly to Address Equitable Investments in Birmingham’s Future
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — GASP is hosting a Community Climate Assembly on Equitable Investments on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Harvest Roots Kombucha Taproom in Avondale. The event will bring together...
Q&A with Summer Policy Intern Hannah Grace
What is your major and why did you choose it? I am double majoring in Environmental Studies and Global Liberal Studies, concentrating in Sustainability, Health, and the Environment at New York...