While many communities of color suffer because of their close proximity to hazardous waste Superfund sites, these three north Birmingham neighborhoods are the Superfund site.
The cleanup and reclaiming of coal mines in seven Appalachian states will cost billions, and Kentucky and West Virginia have the largest bills coming due, according to an environmental group's new report.
Environmental group Black Warrior Riverkeeper called on the state commission to force the mine to stop discharging until they can fix a leaking waste pond that is sending fine particles of coal waste into the creeks.
Late Wednesday afternoon state environmental regulators announced the state had issued a cease and desist order for a biosolid dumping operation in North Jefferson.
The Air Force is looking for public input on the environmental impact of Cannon Air Force Base and the contamination of the surrounding area by firefighting chemicals.
The pending closure of three coal ash ponds, with more to come, have energy industry leaders and environmentalists arguing over the best and safest way to dispose of the dangerous substance.
The painkiller, taken by half of pregnant women worldwide, could be contributing to rising rates of reproductive system problems and neurodevelopmental disorders like ADHD and autism.
"If we look at the rate of carbon emissions, most is emitted by the developed and industrialized countries, but the problem is poor countries like Bangladesh are the main sufferers."
