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Climate Action Plan

Birmingham is rolling out a Central Alabama Climate Action Plan that could change how the city manages energy and emissions. The big thing to watch: whether those changes eventually show up in your utility bills.

1 mentionLast discussed Sep 5, 2026

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Proposed medical waste treatment facility at 4400 7th Avenue North

Harvest Solutions LLC wants to open an indoor nonhazardous medical waste treatment and paper shredding facility in the 7th Avenue North area. Residents got their say at a public hearing, but the council put off its decision until April 14.

1 mentionLast discussed Apr 7, 2026