Tribal members and conservation groups say they don’t want to see a legacy of mining pollution continue in the Taku River.
Alix Soliman
Climate & Environment Reporter, KTOO
“I write stories that shine a light on environmental problems and solutions. In the words of Rachel Carson, ‘The public must decide whether it wishes to continue on the present road, and it can do so only when in full possession of the facts.’”
When Alix isn’t asking questions, you can find her hiking, climbing or buried in a good book.
Federal shutdown could complicate Juneau’s plans to address future glacial outburst floods
The shutdown comes as the Juneau Assembly is considering major questions about protecting Mendenhall Valley neighborhoods, including repairing or upgrading the existing flood levee.
Alaska’s Climate Adaptation Science Center will stay open amid closures elsewhere
AK CASC funded the interactive flood website that helped inform Juneau’s Mendenhall Valley residents about the threat to their homes.
Study at Juneau’s only oyster farm lays out challenges and opportunities for growing oysters in Southeast
When Salty Lady Seafoods asked researchers if they could predict toxic algal blooms, a broader study of the oyster farm was born.
Autumn brings heavy rain and gale-force winds to Juneau
The National Weather Service advises residents to secure vessels and loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
Juneau could lose the power to claim its electricity is 100% renewable if AIDEA sells local energy credits
If AIDEA is allowed to sell renewable energy credits from Snettisham Hydroelectric Project, Juneau businesses and nonprofits say they could take a financial hit.