Right now, the state’s ideas are far from materializing.
Climate Change
Scientists explore whether to add a ‘Category 6’ designation for hurricanes
Under the new scale, Category 6 hurricanes would be exceedingly rare right now.
How are atmospheric rivers affected by climate change?
California is in the grips of an atmospheric river that’s causing flooding all over the state. Climate change might be intensifying storms like it — but scientists are still working out the details.
Alaska’s Arctic and boreal ecosystems see climate change-driven ‘microbial awakening’
Underground fungi and bacteria are becoming more active as permafrost thaws in northern regions.
Listen: Peltola touts Willow Project, defends ranked choice voting
Peltola spoke with KTOO about her first term, why she thinks FEMA needs an overhaul, and more.
Alaskans see bitter cold, record-breaking snow and a winter defying El Niño predictions
Alaska’s winter is defying predictions that an El Niño climate pattern would produce a warmer, less-snowy season.