Global temperatures are averaging 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit above the mid-19th Century pre-industrial average.
Oceans
YCC: Introducing Alaskan kids to the Aleutians and careers with FWS
Youth Conservation Corps introduces high school students to a stretch of protected land they’ve grown up near, but may not even know exists — all in the hopes that someday these young Alaskans will become its next stewards.
Oil spill cleanup demo coming to Dillingham
A two-hour presentation on oil cleanup equipment and techniques will be Tuesday at the Bingo Hall, Dillingham, with more hands-on activities at the Harbor afterward.
Swiss family sails around the world for climate change
The Pachamama Band, also known to a few as the Schwoerer family singers, are all members of one Swiss family that has been living at sea for the past sixteen years. They’ve been sailing around the world in a boat called Pachamama, educating people about climate change and re-strengthening humanity’s relationship with nature.
Groups announce intent to sue over polluted Fairbanks air
The groups in June sued the Environmental Protection Agency to force an agency decision on whether to accept a state plan to reduce unhealthy fine particulate produced by wood stoves and other sources.
Tour boat captain fired; naturalist tells of vessel sinking
The passengers of a tour boat that sank after hitting a rock were rescued by nearby vessels. The naturalist aboard the tour boat said it went under within a few minutes.