New research found that absent climate action, it’s extremely likely coastal Alaska’s wetlands will become too warm for salmon before the end of the century.
Climate Change
Proposed surcharge on oil would help pay for responses to climate-related disasters in Alaska
A bill introduced before the start of the legislative session would help the state pay for action to address expensive and sometimes deadly events like landslides and floods, the sponsor says.
Mendenhall Glacier has officially receded from Mendenhall Lake
Scientists say that means the glacier has entered a new phase of its retreat.
As the Arctic heats up, the U.S. Coast Guard’s icebreaker fleet is preparing for boom times
The Trump administration and Congress, seeking to improve security, have approved funding for eight icebreakers and are planning even more.
After a landslide closure, Auke Lake Trail to reopen soon
Trail workers say they’ve adjusted their schedule to handle climate-related trail disturbances they’ve been seeing more frequently in recent years.
Alaska crab fishery shows signs of recovery after massive crash
Bering Sea crabbers will see a boost in catch limits this season, after years of cancellations and small harvests due to low snow and king crab stocks.