Clean Air Journal
We need to recognize that these modern problems often have substantial historical roots in harmful and discriminatory official government policies from the past. Governmental action helped to ensure that the places we live in, the schools we go to, the health problems we have, and even the quality of the air we breathe are likely to depend in part on what race we are.
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...
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...
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...
Dear Editor, I was struck by your story, “Ala. PSC candidates vow to fight for coal” on Sept. 20. The Public Service Commission plays a crucial role in oversight of monopolies like Alabama Power. It...
This op-ed was submitted to the Montgomery Advertiser by GASP Communications Specialist Michael Hansen. Here it is in its entirety. I made Birmingham my home in 2008 when I moved here to...
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...