The bill creates a marine debris response trust fund for clean up and aims to reduce plastic waste entering the ocean with grants for studying waste management and mitigation.
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Russian nuclear power plant afloat in Arctic causes anxiety across Bering Strait
A Russian barge mounted with nuclear reactors is expected to traverse the Arctic this month. Across the Bering Strait, Alaskans are worried — though one Arctic security expert also sees room for optimism.
Thousands of Alaskans to lose unemployment benefits Saturday
About 6,500 Alaskans will see their emergency unemployment benefits come to an end on Saturday.