Direct File will be open only to people with certain tax situations living in certain states at the outset. The free service has been criticized by Republicans and tax preparation companies.
"Inflation Reduction Act"
A shortage of heat pump installers is slowing climate action in Southeast Alaska
Swapping out oil-based heating systems for heat pumps is one of the best ways for homeowners to shrink their carbon footprints. But in communities like Juneau, Ketchikan and Sitka, heat pump installers are struggling to keep up.
Juneau tracks progress on greenhouse gas emissions in new report
Juneau’s greenhouse gas emissions have dropped by nearly 30% in the last decade, according to a new report. That meets a goal set in 2011 to cut local carbon emissions — but a lot has changed since then.
Juneau’s Denise Koch tapped to represent Alaska on EPA Advisory Committee
Koch and Sophie Swope, a city council member in Bethel, are the first representatives of Alaska communities to serve on the committee.
New federal climate package could spur mine development in Alaska
The tax and climate bill includes $7,500 tax credits for people who buy new electric vehicles — but there’s a pretty big catch.
The spending bill will cut emissions, but marginalized groups feel they were sold out
The Inflation Reduction Act is the biggest ever investment to tackle climate change. But there are signs that it could reinforce existing environmental inequalities.
Congress directs Interior Department to hold Cook Inlet lease sale this year
Several previous Cook Inlet lease sales have canceled due to lack of industry interest.