In Utqiaġvik, where the coast is eroding at some of the fastest rates in the nation, storms, flooding and thawing permafrost damage houses, roads and cultural sites.
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Army Corps teaches Unalaskans how not to get blown up by WWII-era munitions
WWII-era grenades, chemical weapons and other munitions have been turning up on the island’s hiking trails and beaches for decades.
An unexpected item is blocking cities’ climate change prep: obsolete rainfall records
Rainfall reports for some states are 50 years old, which means they don’t reflect how the climate has already changed in recent decades.
Governor’s veto erases $4.4 million for new Craig harbor; lawmakers say they’ll try again next year
Craig has a years-long waiting list for its two largest harbors.
Orutsararmiut Native Council to challenge Donlin Mine water quality certificate in court
The most recent appeal comes a month after state environmental conservation commissioner Jason Brune upheld the certificate.
Donlin Gold announces plans for summer exploratory drilling season
The announcement came just a week before the State of Alaska is expected to issue a verdict on a key permit for the company.
Relief and disappointment as Bristol Bay reacts to Army Corps’ Pebble permit denial
For opponents of the project, the Army Corps’ decision released a wave of relief. For those who backed the project, the decision comes as a harsh blow.
Environmental groups say Pebble could threaten the endangered Cook Inlet beluga whale
The Marine Mammal Commission estimated that 1,300 belugas were in Cook Inlet in 1972. Now there are fewer than 269 whales left.
In the wake of Pebble Tapes, scrutiny for state involvement in wetlands mitigation plan
Company spokesperson Mike Heatwole confirmed that Pebble set up two camps in mid-July to map wetlands in the Koktuli drainage to meet the Corps’ new mitigation requirement.
Donald Trump Jr. tweets his opposition to Pebble Mine
Pebble opponents hope the tweets are trial balloons from the White House.