Dartmouth College research places economic value on timber through wood prices, carbon, and albedo from winter snow
Energy & Mining
Survey says Alaska has poor business climate for oil
A survey of oil company managers and executives has given Alaska poor marks for its business climate.
Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission revises hydro fracking regs
The Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission has revised their proposed hydraulic fracking regulations again.
ConocoPhillips adding new drill rig to Kuparak Oil Field
ConocoPhillips announced Wednesday that they are adding another new drill rig to the Kuparak oil field on the North Slope.
Anti-Pebble Initiative Clears Signature Hurdle
A group opposed to the proposed Pebble Mine has secured enough signatures to get their initiative on the ballot.
Feds pay Alaska $19 million for oil, gas development
The Department of Interior announced Tuesday it paid Alaska $19 million over the previous year for oil and gas development on federal land in the state.