A state official told KTOO it’s unusual, but proactive to declare this unique disaster before there’s damage.
Alix Soliman
Climate & Environment Reporter, KTOO
“I write stories that shine a light on environmental problems and solutions. In the words of Rachel Carson, ‘The public must decide whether it wishes to continue on the present road, and it can do so only when in full possession of the facts.’”
When Alix isn’t asking questions, you can find her hiking, climbing or buried in a good book.
Deep sea observation system that tracks climate change saved from disassembly
Sen. Lisa Murkowski co-sponsored a unanimous measure to preserve the Ocean Observatories Initiative.
Beach testing for fecal bacteria underway in Juneau for second summer in a row
So far, Juneau’s popular beaches are mostly poop-free.
Crude oil surfaced at historic Treadwell Mine. The state plans to study it.
Oil deposited more than a century ago rose through the soil last summer in the popular Treadwell Mine Historic Park.
Republican lawmakers send Roadless Rule repeal to U.S. Senate
Sen. Lisa Murkowski voted in favor of repealing the rule as an addition to the proposed Wildfire Prevention Act on Wednesday.
Back Loop Bridge trailhead closed for glacial outburst flood wall construction
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is building a berm parallel to Back Loop Road.