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Coosa River: Beauty Amid Battle | Birmingham News
The Coosa River in Alabama is locked in a fierce battle for survival, threatened by toxic chemicals like PCBs and PFAS, alongside the looming impact of a new graphite mine promising jobs but risking its fragile ecosystem. Once labeled one of the most endangered rivers in the nation, it’s a place where environmentalists fight tirelessly—often sounding the alarm even when ignored—because the river itself can’t speak. Yet amid the crisis, hope persists: driven by faith, love for nature, and a shared belief that protecting the environment isn’t partisan but essential. Recent sightings of…
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