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TAKE ACTION: Tell Alabama politicians to CLEAN UP coal ash!
CLICK HERE to take action now. Coal ash is a toxic byproduct of coal-burning power plants. Across Alabama, there are more than 117 million tons of toxic coal ash in unlined pits next to our waterways at nine different sites with more than 50 groundwater violations. Alabama Power, TVA and PowerSouth own these unlined
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Alabama Environmental Groups Agree…
Alabama Environmental Groups Agree… Coal ash should be dug up and moved because it is polluting Alabama’s waters. As much as possible should be recycled into concrete and the rest should be moved to upland, lined landfills using the best available technology standards, ensuring all people, communities and businesses of
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Alabama Wants to Know: What do you think of ADEM Director Lance LeFleur’s job performance?
ALABAMA WANTS TO KNOW: WHAT DO YOU THINK OF ADEM DIRECTOR LANCE LEFLEUR’S JOB PERFORMANCE? The Alabama Environmental Management Commission is asking for feedback about Director Lance LeFleur’s job performance as the leader of the Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). It is crucial for members of the public to communicate their comments,
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New Interactive Maps of Groundwater Pollution Reveal Threat Posed by Alabama Power and Power South Coal Ash Pits
New Interactive Maps of Groundwater Pollution Reveal Threat Posed by Alabama Power and Power South Coal Ash Pits BIRMINGHAM, AL: Four Alabama environmental organizations have released new interactive maps highlighting groundwater pollution reported by Alabama Power and Power South at coal ash pits throughout the state. Alabama Power’s federally required
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