Alaska’s predator control program has resulted in the number of wolves in Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve dropping by more than half.
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Could western Alaska become the new Panama Canal?
The time has come to stop talking and start acting when it comes to changes in the Arctic. That was the message of a talk to the Juneau World Affairs Council this week by Alaska Dispatch owner and publisher Alice Rogoff.
New report serves as a ‘call to action’ on arctic development
Dozens of federal, state and local agencies have a say on how development happens in arctic Alaska. A new report makes the case for doing a better job coordinating the work those agencies are doing as big decisions are made on important arctic issues.
Video: In The Name Of Science, Head-Bobbing Sea Lion Keeps The Beat
While rhythm can often be hard enough to find among humans, finding it in the animal kingdom has been even more rare.
James Hansen, NASA Scientist Who Raised Climate Change Alarm, Is Retiring
After nearly half a century of research in planetary and climate science for NASA, James E. Hansen is retiring on Wednesday to pursue his passion for climate activism
How does kelp complicate the sea otter equation?
Scientists know sea otters have a profound impact on their ecosystem, but in Southeast Alaska the details of those interactions are hazy.
Arctic winter sea ice 6th lowest on record
The National Snow and Ice Data center based in Colorado report arctic sea ice reached its maximum extent for the winter on March 15th.
A Hot Topic: Climate Change Coming To Classrooms
By the time today’s K-12 students grow up, the challenges posed by climate change are expected to be severe and sweeping. Now, for the first time, new federal science standards due out this month will recommend that U.S. public school students learn about this climatic shift taking place.
Alaska’s Little Orphan Otter Now Calls Vancouver Home
The female otter was transferred to the Vancouver Aquarium last Friday where she now lives with a couple of other SeaLife Center alums, Tanu and Elfin.
Tsunami warning system test scheduled for Wednesday
Alaska’s warning communications system will be tested as part of Tsunami Preparedness Week.