Volunteers plan to offer free lunches twice per week until the government shutdown ends.
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.
UAS scientists unveil new data about Juneau’s glacial outburst flood
Researchers presented preliminary data on how ice dynamics contributed to this summer’s record-breaking flood, and shared their ideas about how that could change in the future.
Unknown issue causes areawide power outage for Juneau
Hydropower went out at 11 a.m. and was restored by 2 p.m.
Alaskans say cleaner fuels could solve cruise ship scrubber pollution
Scrubbers filter heavy fuel oil exhaust, but environmental advocates say they transfer air pollution into Alaska’s waters. Some Juneau residents want to see that change.
Juneau residents voice opposition to proposed New Polaris gold mine in British Columbia
Tribal members and conservation groups say they don’t want to see a legacy of mining pollution continue in the Taku River.
Federal shutdown could complicate Juneau’s plans to address future glacial outburst floods
The shutdown comes as the Juneau Assembly is considering major questions about protecting Mendenhall Valley neighborhoods, including repairing or upgrading the existing flood levee.