Is Alaska on the honor roll for its energy grid and water systems? According to the American Society of Civil Engineers the answer is “no.”
Elizabeth Jenkins, Alaska's Energy Desk - Juneau
What road lies ahead for Juneau’s electric cars?
It’s estimated there are over 100 fully electric vehicles in the city, with one or two arriving by ferry or barge or week. Even though there are several electric vehicles in Juneau, AEL&P’s Alec Mesdag says, that doesn’t mean there’s the same type of demands as other cities.
Alaska’s budget, easier to swallow with ice cream and beer
The Alaska legislature has a lot on its plate trying to fix the state’s multi-billion dollar budget deficit. Economist Gunnar Knapp says Alaskans have been very good at announcing what they don’t want, but now they need to think about what they will accept.Sometimes a scoop of ice cream or a swig of beer can help that reality go down easier.
After months of controversy, Deer Mountain might not be logged after all
With a federal land swap in the works, the Alaska Mental Health Trust says they’ll pass on the controversial timber sale.
Culturally valuable yellow cedar on the decline
Alaska Native carvers and weavers say they’re worried about the future of yellow cedar.
Alaska’s warming waters could slow coral growth, impacting fish
In a study released Thursday, scientists warned about the potential impact to fish, which take refuge in thickets of coral.