A recently published report says burning all the world’s currently attainable fossil fuels would melt the Antarctic ice sheet, putting places such as Florida and the East Coast under water.
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In unnerving trend, 35,000 walrus haul out at Point Lay
In what’s becoming an increasingly common sight, tens of thousands of walrus have hauled out on the coast of the Chukchi Sea near the Native Village of Point Lay.
What Would Happen If We Burned Up All Of Earth’s Fossil Fuels?
Scientists used an estimate of how much fossil fuel is left in the ground to do computer simulations and come up with a worst-case scenario.
Obama’s Alaska visit yields little regarding Arctic Ocean drilling
Obama’s drilling policy could affect the global climate much more than any of his climate-friendly initiatives.
Obama unveils plan for community ‘climate resilience’ in Kotzebue
As a regional hub for 10 remote villages about 30 miles above the Arctic Circle, Kotzebue is where Obama came closest to actually seeing the communities he’s touted throughout his trip as being imperiled by climate change.
Alaska Rep. Don Young skips president’s visit
Alaskans of all stripes came out this week for a chance to shake hands with President Barack Obama, or at least glimpse his motorcade, but one person not on hand for the big visit was Don Young, Alaska’s only member of the U.S. House of representatives.