Environment Marshall celebrates Wells Fargo dropping sustainability targets Wells Fargo announced it would be dropping its goal to pursue net-zero financed emissions across its portfolio by 2050. Wesley WalterMarch 31, 2025
Environment Groups file Civil Rights complaint against Alabama, ADEM over Black Belt sewer issues Two watchdog groups filed the Title VI complaint, alleging the state has not adequately addressed the ongoing sanitation problems. Josh MoonMarch 7, 2023
Environment Working group formed to examine response to Moody fire The fire revealed shortcomings in the ability and authority of state and local governments to respond to similar situations. Jacob HolmesMarch 6, 2023
Environment ADEM to clean up former used oil recovery business site in Trussville ADEM will seek reimbursement of the cost from the property owner. StaffMarch 3, 2023
Environment ADEM director issues statement on Moody fire to Environmental Management Commission Director Lance LeFleur said the situation exposed shortcoming in the ability to respond to unregulated activities. Jacob HolmesFebruary 13, 2023
Environment 3M to stop making PFAS chemicals that contaminate North Alabama water supply New EPA regulations, not supported by Alabama's GOP congressmen, are one of the factors that have affected the decision. Jacob HolmesFebruary 6, 2023
Environment ADEM: Moody fire not “discernibly” impacting water quality The EPA detected hazardous levels of chemicals in the air, but ADEM says there's no similar hazard to water quality. Jacob HolmesFebruary 6, 2023
Environment ADEM takes enforcement action against former used oil transporter Alabama Oil & Gas Recovery has ceased operations at a facility on Blackjack Road in Trussville. StaffFebruary 2, 2023
Environment ADEM, EPA leaders hold signing ceremony for Hayneville sewer project The funding is part of $463 million awarded by ADEM in 2022 to public drinking water and sewer systems. StaffJanuary 30, 2023
Environment ADEM brings in EPA to fight underground waste fire in Moody Gov. Kay Ivey issued a limited state of emergency Wednesday clearing the way for ADEM and the St. Clair County commission to work with... Jacob HolmesJanuary 19, 2023
Environment ADEM: Putting out St. Clair County landfill fire is No. 1 priority The fire has been burning for nearly a month and is mostly underground. Jacob HolmesDecember 30, 2022