Continuing the theme of "Alabama bringing up the, er, tail-end of the nation" we have this just in:
Alabama Is 2024’s 3rd Least Green State – WalletHub Study
"WalletHub compared the 50 states in terms of 25 key metrics that speak to the current health of the environment and residents’ environmental-friendliness. The data set ranges from green buildings per capita to the share of energy consumption from renewable resources."
Greenness of Alabama (1=Greenest, 25=Avg.):
Overall Rank: 48th
28th – Air Quality
26th – Soil Quality
30th – Water Quality
46th – LEED-Certified Buildings per Capita
19th – % of Renewable Energy Consumption
38th – Energy Consumption per Capita
50th – Gasoline Consumption (in Gallons) per Capita
Read the full report here.
So, what does all this sacrificing of People and Planet on the altars of Power and Profit gain most Alabamians? Notably poorer mental and physical health, for starters.
How can we change this, Alabama? It starts with the elections this November. If we as a state vote the same way we have for decades, we can only expect the same results. In fact, if we keep voting the same way, we can expect worse results.