Alabama On MNN

Voices from the Gulf: Coastal birds in peril

Wed, Jun 30 2010 at 3:50 PM

Southern Co.’s stewardship partners are on the front lines responding to the environmental impact of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

How bad is the oil spill? Flight sheds light on magnitude of disaster

Wed, Jun 30 2010 at 2:56 PM

Author David Helvarg takes a flight from the shores of Alabama to the site of the BP Deepwater Horizon explosion. What he finds is disturbing.

Oil spills freak people out

Fri, Jun 18 2010 at 7:23 PM

The British Petroleum oil spill is not only taking a physical toll on the Gulf of Mexico but is also impacting the mental health of the people who live and work there.

Green jobs need to be good jobs

Wed, Mar 10 2010 at 7:00 AM

62 employees of Lacy Enterprises file a discrimination lawsuit in Alabama after their good, green jobs become a nightmare.

Energy companies seek smart grid funding

Thu, Aug 13 2009 at 1:43 PM

The Department of Energy is sifting through stacks of grant applications from energy companies seeking smart grid funding.

The Nature Conservancy appoints new state director

Thu, May 07 2009 at 1:47 PM

Chris Oberholster tapped to lead nonprofit after numerous conservation successes.

Paint Rock River Landscape Conservation Area

Tue, Mar 10 2009 at 12:11 PM

Alabama's northeastern tributary is home to the state's most biologically diverse aquatic plants and animals.

Prairie Grove Glades

Tue, Mar 10 2009 at 12:19 PM

The northern Alabama park offers the chance to explore beautful cedar groves that include a variety of rare plants.

Barton's Beach on the Cahaba

Tue, Mar 10 2009 at 12:32 PM

Hike Cahaba River's beach trails, which are home to important turtle nesting sites.

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