When the river takes the first houses, the village could start to scatter. And Newtok’s blend of the modern and traditional could erode away with the land.
Annie Feidt, Alaska’s Energy Desk
Ask a Climatologist: The highs, lows and snows of Thanksgiving in Alaska
Here’s a heaping serving of Thanksgiving-in-Alaska weather facts you can pass around your table along with the stuffing and potatoes.
UAA goes solar, panel by panel
The power generated by the solar panels go directly to the building. They’ll provide around 3 to 7 percent of the building’s power in the summer.
Ask a Climatologist: New satellite will improve forecasts, inform policy
“There’s always something new and fascinating that you’ve never see before when there’s a new generation satellite that’s launched.”
Architecture group tours Alaska with eye on Arctic design
Imported southern design is a common legacy in the far north and so are associated problems.
Ask a Climatologist: Why do some lakes freeze faster than others?
One important factor is the depth of the lake. But there are other variables too.
Ask a Climatologist: First snows accumulate around the state, about on time
The first snow of the season is a great marker for the start of winter. Most of the state is more or less on track with their normal first snow date.
Ask a Climatologist: La Nina could make winter feel like winter in Alaska
La Nina typically brings cooler and drier conditions to Alaska. And because of global warming, that may mean a more typical winter for much of the state.
Ask a Climatologist: How the jet stream affects Alaska
In Alaska, big fall storms are often associated with the jet stream.
Cleanup indicates Valdez spill bigger than initially thought
According to Alyeska Pipeline Service Company, approximately 400 gallons of an oily water mix had been recovered from the Port of Valdez as of Saturday night.