Researchers predict wetter, warmer weather for Juneau, with less snowfall but also a rise in sea levels that will eventually cover land exposed by melting glaciers — just a few of the changes in climate we could experience in the near future.
On this Wednesday’s Juneau Afternoon, a look at a new report that assesses the social, economic and ecological impacts of climate change, along with recommendations on how to respond.
Also on this program:
- A phenomenon known as “hidden water,” when melting glacial dams cause an outburst of flooding.
- Auke Bay Yoga workshops on plant medicine and holotropic breathing.
- Garden Talk with Ed Buyarski. This week’s topic: harvesting garlic and fighting fungus.
Sheli DeLaney hosts this Wednesday’s program. You can catch Juneau Afternoon, Tuesday through Friday, live at 3:00 p.m. on KTOO Juneau 104.3. The rebroadcast airs at 7:00 p.m. on KTOO. You can also listen online at ktoo.org.
For more information about Juneau Afternoon or to schedule time on the show, email juneauafternoon@ktoo.org. Please schedule early. The show is often booked one to two weeks in advance.
Part 1: Juneau report maps out impacts of climate change and coping mechanisms.
Guests: Jim Powell, Alaska Coastal Rainforest Center and UAS public administration assistant professor and researcher.The Alaska Coastal Rainforest Center recently released a report that looks at the impacts of climate change on the past, present and future of Juneau. It not only analyzes the problems but offers solutions.
Part 2: Monitoring Suicide Basin for glacial dam outbursts.
Guests: Aaron Jacobs, hydrologist and meteorologist, National Weather Service Juneau office.
A warming climate takes its toll on glaciers and snowmelt, increasing the threat of flooding. Hydrologists like Aaron Jacobs, call this “hidden water,” water that is held back by glacial dams, that can burst out after long stretches of hot weather and cause a sudden rise in surrounding lakes and rivers. Jacobs talks about research at Suicide Basin.
Part 3: Auke Bay Yoga offers healing plants workshop.
Guests: Lindsey Bloom, founder of Auke Bay Yoga. Heather Evoy is a harvester of plants Alaska Natives have long used for food and healing. Auke Bay Yoga is taking time out this Friday to celebrate and savor the plants of summer with an evening dedicated to appreciating local plants and their healing powers. Heather Evoy will share her traditional knowledge about plants Alaska Natives have used for food and healing.
