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RSA Director David G. Bronner Urges Solution to Coal Ash Problem
Retirement Systems of Alabama Director, David Bronner, released an urgent statement calling on the support of leaders to remove the coal ash from Plant Barry. Check out Lagniappe's article all about it: RSA head urges coal ash solution 'NOW', linked at the button below.
Nov 11


Coal Ash Documentary, "Sallie's Ashes", Premieres at Telluride Film Festival and the Fairhope Film Festival!
The Coal Ash Action Group is happy to announce the incredible outpouring of support for the film, "Sallie's Ashes" at the Telluride Film Festival in Colorado in August. Sallie Smith, now deceased, led a group of fellow Alabama grandmothers to fight for the removal of a toxic coal ash pond that threatens the waters of Mobile Bay. A film crew followed us. the Coal Ash Action Group volunteers, around in 2023-2024 as we worked to make people aware of the Coal Ash pond next to the
Oct 1


SELC suit against Ala Power at Plant Gadsden, Alabama site
Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) is suing Alabama Power on behalf of Coosa Riverkeeper. The suit alleges that the coal ash pond,...
Jul 28


EPA Announces Next Set of Actions on Coal Ash Program
The EPA is taking new steps to streamline its coal ash program, including extending compliance deadlines and working with states to manage their own regulations. This move aims to provide the power industry with more time and flexibility in meeting environmental requirements.
Jul 16


$15 million land purchase to protect 8,000 acres of America’s Amazon in south Alabama
By Dennis Pillion (AL.com) A Big Thanks to The Nature Conservancy of Alabama, Patagonia, and an undisclosed donor who made a huge...
Jun 9


Toxic Metals Recorded in Rivers Near Coal Ash Pond in UA Study
2025 study at the University of Alabama finds contamination of surface water and river sediment outside of the coal ash pond at Plant...
Apr 22


A Valley So Low: Book about Kingston Oil Spill in 2008
Published October 2024 by: Jared Sullivan Available on Amazon and other bookstores. A Valley So Low is a nonfiction book by Jared...
Oct 31, 2024


EPA Formally Denies AL Power's Coal Ash Plan!
Coal Ash Action Group IMPORTANT UPDATE May 23, 2024 BIG WIN: EPA denies dangerous coal ash plan. Southern Environmental Law Center Update...
May 25, 2024


New life for coal ash? Alabama Power announces recycling plans at Plant Barry
By SCOTT JOHNSON Originally published in Lagniappe. A new cement recycling initiative at Alabama Power’s Plant Barry in Mobile County...
Jan 29, 2024
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