Attorney General Luther Strange said he is pleased by a federal court ruling today that struck down what he called “an intrusive and overreaching” rule of the Environmental Protection Agency regarding air emissions across states. 

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia invalidated the EPA’s Cross State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR), ruling in the case of EME Homer City Generation L.P. v.

If you are getting bored of the pool this summer, why not take a walk on the wild side and explore the trails at the Alabama Nature Center this weekend?  Take a stroll and experience summer the natural way at the ANC.
 
The Alabama Nature Center will be open to the public Saturday, July 21, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, July 22, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The Alabama Nature Center, located at Lanark in Millbrook, Alabama, is a Planned-Use Outdoor Education Facility offering hands-on, outdoor-based educational programs and activities for students, educators, church and civic groups, and the general public

General Public Weekends are held every third weekend of the month.

For more information call 1-800-822-9453 or email awf@alabamawildlife.org

Alabama's high heat is particularly dangerous for older citizens.  The Alabama Department of Senior Services is encouraging seniors and their caregivers to take necessary precautions. 

Below are some safety tips that you may find helpful in preparing to battle the heat.  This would be a good time to check on your elderly neighbors, friends and family.

Some senior centers will be staying open additional hours to provide a place to stay cool.  To find a “cool zone” near you call your local Area Agency on Aging at 1-800-AGE-LINE (1-800-243-5463). 

HOT WEATHER SAFETY TIPS FOR SENIORS
 

• Stay inside in an air conditioned facility as much as possible.
• Avoid strenuous work during the warmest part of the day.
• Some medications and health conditions can cause inability to tolerate heat.  Discuss these with your doctor.
• Call your friends and check on them and hav