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.
Environment
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.
Juneau breaks record for snowiest January ever with more than 76 inches
Last month was also the second snowiest month of all time, except for February 1965.
Southcentral Alaska cold snap and surging natural gas demand put supply in question
Cold weather has caused surging demand for natural gas in Southcentral recently and problems for the region’s gas utility, Enstar.
Update: Schools closed again as third big January storm dumps snow on Juneau
City offices and facilities will be opening at 11:00 a.m. Thursday due to the weather. Juneau schools and UAS are shifting to remote learning.
Tusk of female woolly mammoth ties extinct creatures to ancient Alaska hunting camps
Isotope analysis that enabled reconstruction of mammoths’ movements through Interior Alaska provides lessons for modern animals, including caribou.
Anchorage’s white raven has become a local legend
Since October of last year, Anchorage has been visited by a rare, feathered celebrity — a white raven, which appears to have taken up residence in the Spenard neighborhood.
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.
Waves of heavy rain could bring some flooding to Juneau this weekend
Avalanche danger will also rise as the rain soaks the snowpack.