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Sep 01 2017

John Morris of the Douglas Indian Association speaks during a workshop at the 2016 Southeast Environmental Conference in Ketchikan. This year's conference is Sept. 5-8 in Wrangell. (Photo courtesy Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska)

Tribal conference considers climate change impacts

By Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska News | Alaska Native Government & Policy, Climate Change, Food, Southeast, Syndicated

Southeast tribal governments are meeting with biologists and other experts during the Southeast Environmental Conference Sept. 5-8 in Wrangell. They’re planning for the impacts of climate change.

By Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska News | September 1, 2017 4:57 pm

Aug 31 2017

Tillerson proposes scrapping Arctic and climate envoys

By Rachel Waldholz, Alaska’s Energy Desk | Alaska's Energy Desk, Arctic, Climate Change, Nation & World, National News

The proposal comes just months after Tillerson visited Alaska and spoke about the importance of the Arctic. Some worry it’s a sign the Trump administration will be less engaged in the region.

By Rachel Waldholz, Alaska’s Energy Desk | August 31, 2017 1:08 pm

Aug 29 2017

Part of the mass balance group skiing to their pit located behind Emperor Peak. (Photo by Julian Cross, courtesy JIRP)

The melancholy Juneau summer of blue ice

By Matt Miller, KTOO | Arts & Culture, Climate Change, Education, Environment, Juneau, Outdoors, Science & Tech, University of Alaska

This year’s Juneau Icefield Research Program included a focus on art and science communication, in addition to the usual studies of the ice, ecology, and weather and climate of the icefield.

By Matt Miller, KTOO | August 29, 2017 6:00 am

Aug 24 2017

Gold claims expand as Herbert Glacier retreats

By Jacob Resneck, KTOO | Climate Change, Community, Economy, Energy & Mining, Environment, Juneau, Local Government, Southeast

A Canadian mineral exploration firm expands drilling around the Herbert Glacier. This comes as the Juneau mayor’s mining task force considers streaming the city’s review authority.

By Jacob Resneck, KTOO | August 24, 2017 5:47 pm

Aug 21 2017

Juneau Assembly reaffirms commitment to climate goals

By Jacob Resneck, KTOO | Climate Change, Environment, Juneau, Local Government

The Juneau Assembly voted 6-3 to reaffirm its commitment to combating climate change. Opponents argued against interjecting into a national debate.

By Jacob Resneck, KTOO | August 21, 2017 10:53 pm

Aug 21 2017

Bright red elderberries ripe for bears to harvest. (Photo courtesy of Caroline Cheung/United States Fish and Wildlife Service)

Warmer temperatures may disrupt the Kodiak bear’s diet

By Kayla Desroches, KMXT-Kodiak | Climate Change, Environment, Southwest, Wildlife

Climate change may be throwing off the Kodiak bear’s eating equilibrium. Oregon State University postdoctoral researcher William Deacy just published findings from a multi-year study of bears on the southwest side of Kodiak Island.

By Kayla Desroches, KMXT-Kodiak | August 21, 2017 4:46 pm

Aug 11 2017

Arctic Mission’s crew hails from Britain, the Netherlands, and the United States. From left to right: Jaap van Rijckevorsel, Tim Gordon, Pen Hadow, Nick Carter, Frances Brann, Heather Bauscher, Erik de Jong, Krystina Scheller, Fukimi, Tegid Cartwright and Conor McDonnell. (Photo courtesy Conor McDonnell)

Global warming makes expedition to ice-locked North Pole possible

By Emily Kwong, KCAW-Sitka | Arctic, Climate Change, Environment, Northwest, Oceans, Southeast, Transportation

Two specially equipped sailboats are attempting a voyage that’s never been done before – a trip to the North Pole. Led by a British explorer, the international crew has moved the boats from their home in Sitka up to Nome, where they’re hoping to launch for their journey to the Pole this weekend.

By Emily Kwong, KCAW-Sitka | August 11, 2017 1:25 pm

Aug 09 2017

Winter sea ice locking in Nome for the winter. (Photo by Laura Collins/KNOM)

Sweeping government climate report warns of rapid warming in Alaska, Arctic

By Rachel Waldholz, Alaska’s Energy Desk | Alaska's Energy Desk, Arctic, Climate Change, Federal Government

A new government report warns that regions across the U.S. are feeling the effects of rapid climate change, with some of the greatest impacts in Alaska and the Arctic. And it states the evidence that human activity is driving climate change is stronger than ever.

By Rachel Waldholz, Alaska’s Energy Desk | August 9, 2017 10:29 am

Aug 03 2017

The whale killed in the Kuskokwim River on Thursday night is butchered and the meat and blubber distributed to people up and down the river. (Photo by Katie Basile / KYUK)

Gray whale that swam up Kuskokwim could have been seeking food

By Anna Rose MacCarthur, KYUK-Bethel | Climate Change, Environment, Food, Oceans, Southwest, Subsistence, Wildlife

Alaskan waters have warmed significantly with climate change, and one result is fewer of these cold-water loving crustaceans to feed gray whales, which sends the inquisitive whales into new habitats looking for food.

By Anna Rose MacCarthur, KYUK-Bethel | August 3, 2017 9:42 am

Aug 01 2017

Polar Bears (Photo by Atwell Gerry, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)

Less mercury found in Beaufort Sea polar bears — that’s not necessarily a good thing

By Elizabeth Jenkins, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska's Energy Desk, Arctic, Climate Change, Wildlife

Melissa McKinney expected to see some fluctuation in the polar bears’ mercury levels. But the sudden drop off surprised her.

By Elizabeth Jenkins, Alaska's Energy Desk | August 1, 2017 5:14 pm

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Tribal conference considers climate change impacts

Tillerson proposes scrapping Arctic and climate envoys

The melancholy Juneau summer of blue ice

Gold claims expand as Herbert Glacier retreats

Juneau Assembly reaffirms commitment to climate goals

Warmer temperatures may disrupt the Kodiak bear’s diet

Global warming makes expedition to ice-locked North Pole possible

Sweeping government climate report warns of rapid warming in Alaska, Arctic

Gray whale that swam up Kuskokwim could have been seeking food

Less mercury found in Beaufort Sea polar bears — that’s not necessarily a good thing

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