The Water Resources Development Act passed out of committee on Wednesday. Separately, the Army Corps will pay for repairs to the temporary flood wall following the next flood.
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.
Small group of Alaskans rally against Alaska LNG pipeline in Juneau
About a dozen people gathered to oppose the pipeline on the steps of the Capitol over climate and cost concerns.
Juneau’s off-road vehicle park could partially open this September
The park could have around 9 miles of trails when it’s completed.
Yearling bear euthanized after being shot out of a tree in downtown Juneau
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game euthanized the black bear after it was “mortally wounded” by a resident near Willoughby Ave. on Thursday morning.
Juneau releases new glacial outburst flood evacuation map
The evacuation zone is larger than last year, though forecasters say they expect the flood to be around the same size.
Gray whales are washing up dead in large numbers along the Pacific Coast
The animals appear to be starving as a result of climate change disruptions to the food web, according to NOAA.