Roofs collapse, boats sink under the weight of Juneau’s heavy snow
Two storms have dropped more than 60 inches, which puts 2024 in a tie for the city’s second snowiest January.
As Nunapitchuk aims to relocate, it has support from powerful allies
Last fall, Nunapitchuk was selected as a testing ground for a new approach to climate-driven village relocation.
Anchorage homeless shelters under strain amid statewide cold snap
Staff at Anchorage's Brother Francis Shelter have seen cases of hypothermia and frostbite, during a subzero chill expected to continue next week.
Anchorage, Mat-Su utilities disagree with Eklutna village on full dam removal to restore namesake river
The public has until Feb. 19 to comment on the utilities’ hydro project river repair plan, which is much more modest.
Sweeping FEMA changes aim to eliminate red tape, financial burdens for disaster survivors
The changes won’t apply to hundreds in Western Alaska who are still cleaning up from spring floods and Typhoon Merbok.
Previewing Alaska Forum on the Environment 2024 | Talk of Alaska
We talk with presenters about the latest ways to protect the health of Alaska’s ecosystem on this Talk of Alaska.
Oil field road traffic disrupts North Slope caribou more than previously recognized
A new study adds to mounting evidence about caribou sensitivity to roads, raising questions about further development in their habitat.
Juneau’s deadliest landslide tore through downtown like a ‘mighty grinder.’ Now it’s a fading memory.
The devastation of Nov. 22, 1936 may hold important lessons for a future where landslides could be even more common.
Caribou management and health | Alaska Insight
Lori Townsend and her guests discuss what should be done to ensure caribou are healthy and plentiful for future generations.
As the permafrost melts, the houses in Nunapitchuk are breaking down
Settling homes across the Western Alaska village have suffered damage that makes them leak, leading to mold and long-term health issues.
Alaska’s open seasons on predators are approved behind closed doors
Culling predators is appealing because it is a tangible action — even when evidence suggests the true threat facing Alaska’s caribou is much more complex.
Salmon compete with mining companies as melting glaciers reveal new habitat
Climate change aided by fossil fuels means many of western Canada and Southeast Alaska’s glaciers could melt away by the end of the century.
Caribou management in Alaska | Talk of Alaska
What should be done to ensure caribou are healthy and plentiful for future generations, and who should have a say in management?
With Anchorage’s record-setting snow, officials say it’s not a bad idea to shovel roofs
There are several winter months still to come and the potential for more snow, as ice-damming on roofs is already a concern.
Alaska lawmakers eye bills on neighborhood solar, green bank and renewable energy benchmarks
There are at least three bills to watch this coming legislative session that are aimed at growing Alaska’s renewable energy production.
Feds seek public input on potentially opening millions of acres of Alaska wilderness lands
The protected “D-1 lands” were set aside after the 1971 Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. They have been off-limits to development ever since.
Anchorage Museum exhibit explores climate change through resilience and care
“How to Survive” uses works from Alaska and beyond to highlight how investing in community and caring can be forms of climate mitigation.
Feds award $9M to research carbon capture for proposed Southcentral Alaska coal power plant
Carbon capture storage is drawing attention at the state level, though critics say it’s expensive and may not have a large impact on emissions.
Roof of vacant, condemned Anchorage warehouse partially collapses under snow load
The owner of the warehouse on Gambell Street said the building had been condemned and was slated for demolition.
Southeast Alaska chinook stocks expected to be low again in 2024
Of the 11 chinook salmon stocks in the region, only the Chilkat River is expected to have an adequate number of chinook returning to spawn.