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The term “green jobs” can refer to opportunities for workers and contractors in sustainable construction. There will be a seminar at Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve on October 17 about green building jobs in Alabama. Photo of workers installing solar panels by Lou Hernandez.

October 10, 2012

Greening construction: Seminar to cover green building jobs

A free seminar at Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve October 17 will offer information about green jobs in the construction trades in Alabama.

This McMahon’s no second banana

September 19, 2012

This McMahon’s no second banana

Ed McMahon is an Alabama-born star in the world of sustainable development and has speaking engagements scheduled in Montevallo and Birmingham September 20.

Placards used by protestors against proposed coal-strip mines near Cordova and Dovertown. Photo taken prior to June 28 ADEM hearing in Sumiton re Reed Mine No. 5 by Jesse Chambers.

September 11, 2012

Opposition continues to Reed and Shepherd Bend mines

Opposition continues to proposed coal-strip mines to be located on the Mulberry Fork of the Black Warrior River, with protests, petitions and a new legal…

August 9, 2012

Hearing to be held regarding Reed Mine

Alabama Surface Mining Commission will host a public hearing about a controversial coal strip mine on Aug. 9 at 6 p.m. at Bevill State College…

August 2, 2012

More opposition to Shepherd Bend

Birmingham’s newest craft brewer, Cahaba Brewing Company, has joined two other area brewers in signaling opposition to the proposed Shepherd Bend coal strip mine.

The Alabama Environmental Council began a glass pick-up program earlier this year with a handful of businesses, but reports are that participation and recycling volume are way up. Photo from Seattle Municipal Archives.

July 24, 2012

Breaking the glass ceiling: AEC recyling program

The Alabama Environmental Council's glass pick-up program has recently tripled its recycling volume.

CUTLINE: Poison Kitchen, featuring multi-instrumentalist Ian Eubanks, will be among the acts performing at Avondale RiverFest, a fundraiser for Black Warrior Riverkeeper to be held at Avondale Brewing Company on July 21.

July 20, 2012

Black Warrior Benefit: Avondale Brewing to host RiverFest

Avondale Brewing Company will host “Avondale RiverFest” to benefit eco-group Black Warrior Riverkeeper on Saturday, July 21.

This uptick in the pollution problem in the summer, and the negative health consequences that come with it – especially for the elderly and those suffering from respiratory problems – provides a damned good reason for area residents to have the emissions on their vehicles checked.

July 17, 2012

Let’s all breathe easier: Get free emissions test

Birmingham has poor air quality, and it's worse during the summer -- another reason to have your car emissions tested.

A race featuring balsam-wood boats will be the highlight of a fundraiser for Turkey Creek Nature Preserve. Photo of two balsam-wood boats in Mexico by Alfredo Saints.

July 17, 2012

Show some love for Turkey Creek

Turkey Creek Nature Preserve will host its annual Float Your Boat fundraiser on Saturday, July 21.

A recent hearing regarding a waste-water discharge permit for a coal mine near Cordova, Ala., attracted placard-waving activists and area residents opposed to the mine. Photo by Jesse Chambers

July 8, 2012

Coal mine controversy draws opponents to hearing

Controversy continues over proposed coal mines on the Black Warrior River near Cordova in Walker County.

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