In the years that followed the Exxon Valdez oil spill, some wildlife populations bounced back quickly, while others may never recover. Now, nearly three decades later, scientists are starting to understand why.
Energy & Mining
Conoco gives up stake in North Slope project seen as precursor to gas line
ConocoPhillips has confirmed it’s giving up its small stake in the Point Thomson field on the North Slope. The move has some observers wondering if it’s a bad sign for the state’s effort to build a massive natural gas line.
Divisions deepen as lawmakers tinker with Alaska’s oil tax credits
House, Senate agree that cash-for-credit system needs to go, but not much else.
AJ Mine debate resurfaces in Juneau
Frank Bergstrom, Bill Corbus, Neil MacKinnon, Sam Smith and Jim Clark argued in a memo that Juneau’s mining rules needlessly duplicate the state and federal permitting process.
Trump rescinds Obama’s ‘permanent’ Arctic leasing ban
President Donald Trump signed an order Friday morning rolling back restrictions President Barack Obama imposed late last year on offshore oil leasing in the Arctic.
Northwest Arctic Borough to receive almost $200 million over 10 Years from Red Dog Mine
After a borough meeting Tuesday night, a new payment in lieu of taxes, or PILT, agreement has been struck between the Northwest Arctic Borough and Teck Alaska, the operator of Red Dog Mine.
Legislature rejects Walker’s call to act on nominees
Senate President Pete Kelly said he plans to hold votes on the nominees before the legislative session ends.
Juneau funnels March for Science energy into an Earth Day fair
About 30 different organizations and individuals put the fair together, including environmentalists and wildlife advocates.
BLM seeks public input on proposed Red Devil Mine cleanup
Right now, there are four different alternatives being considered for dealing with the Red Devil Mine.
Biomass success stories shared from Galena, Ketchikan, Tanana
During last week’s Alaska Wood Energy Conference in Ketchikan, participants heard three “case studies” from communities in Alaska that have invested in biomass: Galena, Ketchikan and Tanana.