Trump’s plans to consider scaling back national monuments likely won’t affect Alaska, but the president still gave a shout out to the state in his speech.
Elizabeth Jenkins, Alaska's Energy Desk - Juneau
In a rare case of river piracy, climate change is the culprit
A new report says it’s the first documented case of river piracy in modern times, linked to the planet heating up.
How many wolves should be on Prince of Wales Island?
In a joint-effort, new recommendations were released this month for managing the wolf population on Prince of Wales Island. But this holistic approach still leaves open a lot of questions.
Alaska’s congressional delegation sticking by Sea Grant
The Sea Grant program helps track the economic vitality of the seafood industry and measure the effects of climate change, making up dozens of projects across Alaska.
Could the Alaska Sea Grant program go away this year?
Sea Grant knew the Trump administration wanted to eliminate its budget for next fiscal year. But those cuts could come much sooner.
Ask the Energy Desk: What about wave and tidal energy in Alaska?
“I think this is a worthwhile technology because it basically fills in a niche,” said Jeremy Kasper about wave energy generation.
It can power an ice rink in Fairbanks. Could it power rural Alaska?
An ice rink might seem like an unlikely place to try out a new wood energy system…especially an ice rink in Fairbanks, which has a serious air pollution problem.
New leadership at Juneau’s electric utility
The president of Juneau’s electric utility announced on Wednesday that he’s retiring after 34 years.
Alaska gets millions of dollars from Volkswagen settlement
Volkswagen’s vehicles were equipped with so-called “defeat devices” or software that masked actual emissions when tested. Now, Alaska will receive its share of the legal settlement.
Sea-to-table movement takes root with Alaska’s growing kelp industry
One Juneau couple is whipping up a recipe to make local kelp an enticing business and snack. They’re part of a growing number of startups that see Alaska seaweed as a marketable food.