Environment Alabama joins 10 states suing BlackRock, Vanguard over alleged coal collusion The suit reflects a Republican strategy leveraging antitrust laws against investment managers’ alleged climate-focused collusion to reduce emissions. Alex Jobin3 hours ago
Environment Alabama continues a program to combat tire dumping statewide The Scrap Tire Right of Way Program offers counties $150,000 over three years to clean up discarded tires to promote recycling initiatives. Mary Claire WootenOctober 23, 2024
Environment State continues to face dry conditions, pine beetle outbreak despite July rainfall The state remained driest in the northwest with some locations at 25 to 50 percent of their normal precipitation. Wesley WalterAugust 30, 2024
Environment Gov. Ivey dedicates pier at Roland Cooper State Park in memory of Black Belt outdoors icon Ivey on Tuesday dedicated the T-pier at Roland Cooper State Park in memory of James “Big Daddy” Lawler. StaffAugust 21, 2024
Environment Officials show off Garden City improvements funded by Tyson Settlement After a 2019 spill, Attorney General Steve Marshall sued Tyson Farms on behalf of the state of Alabama. StaffJuly 25, 2024
Environment President Biden announces $20.4 million to address pollution, economic growth in Alabama The president’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provided a total of $16 billion to address legacy pollution. StaffJuly 25, 2024
Environment Alabama State Parks adding 12 pollinator gardens thanks to grant funding A RC&D grant will fund development of 12 pollinator gardens at state parks throughout the state. StaffJune 24, 2024
Environment Nature’s Wonder-Book: Alabama State Parks educate and inspire The goal is for all 21 state parks in Alabama to be environmental education providers. StaffJune 19, 2024
Environment EPA funding to revitalize sites in North Alabama TARCOG revives sites in Athens, Fort Payne, and Gurley, funded by EPA, which promotes community and addresses environmental concerns. Mary Claire WootenJune 10, 2024
Environment EPA denies Alabama’s coal ash permit program application Alabama's proposed permit plan did not meet federal regulations for managing coal ash landfills and impoundments. Mary Claire WootenMay 27, 2024