The tundra regions have become a net carbon source rather than a carbon sink, the result of permafrost warming, increased wildfires and other effects of climate change.
Climate Change
Landslides to late freezes: New report makes sense of changes to Alaska’s environment
IARC teamed up with the University of Alaska Fairbanks and the Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy.
Murkowski introduces bipartisan bill to update weather forecasting systems
If passed, the Improving Atmospheric River Forecasts Act would direct the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to create an accurate forecast system to better predict the timing and predictability of atmospheric river storms.
America’s first Arctic ambassador was just confirmed weeks ago. Now he could be out of a job.
Alaska geographer Mike Sfraga hasn’t announced his resignation. But it’s standard for politically appointed ambassadors to leave their posts during a presidential transition.
One year after landslide, Wrangell’s community reflects on change and healing
Even though the landslide happened 11 miles south of town a year ago, it was detrimental to the community and continues to have lasting impacts.
Richer countries are starting to pay poorer ones for climate change damages
At the COP29 climate summit underway in Baku, Azerbaijan, countries are negotiating how much is owed to developing nations, as part of a larger “climate finance” package that includes loans and investments.