The Juneau Icefield Research Program has been around for 70 years. First, exploring the icy expanse. And later, tracking the rate Southeast glaciers are shrinking.
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Anchorage logs warmest month on record
Anchorage just recorded its warmest month on record. July was four degrees above normal, with an average temperature of nearly 63 degrees.
What killed St. Paul’s woolly mammoths?
For the first time, scientists have pinpointed the date — 5,600 years ago — and a likely cause of extinction. They believe the environmental changes that killed the animals mirror today’s climate changes.
Democrats target their own in state House primary, backing Nageak challenger
Democrats are hoping to take control of the state House this year. To achieve that, they’re gunning for two lawmakers who run as Democrats but largely vote with the Republicans. One is Rep. Bennie Nageak, D-Barrow, who represents District 40, which stretches from Kotzebue to Kaktovik.
In Bethel House race, candidates question Democratic cred
Candidates question party loyalty in Bethel-area House race
Shell returns to Unalaska
This week three ships associated with Shell’s Arctic efforts arrived in Unalaska on a mission to remove the last signs of that effort.
YCC: Introducing Alaskan kids to the Aleutians and careers with FWS
Youth Conservation Corps introduces high school students to a stretch of protected land they’ve grown up near, but may not even know exists — all in the hopes that someday these young Alaskans will become its next stewards.
BLM to review new ConocoPhillips project in National Petroleum Reserve
The Bureau of Land Management is launching an environmental review of ConocoPhillips’ most recent proposed project in the National Petroleum Reserve – Alaska, called Greater Mooses Tooth 2.
Video: Why is gas so expensive in Alaska?
Alaska has the lowest fuel tax yet some of the highest gas prices. We asked Larry Persily, former federal coordinator for Alaska natural gas projects: Why is it so expensive to fill up the tank in Alaska?
State responds to two oil spills at Drift River in Cook Inlet
So far, state regulators say there isn’t evidence that the nearby Drift River was contaminated, or that any wildlife was affected by the Hilcorp-owned facility’s spills.