So far, Clare has given her presentation three times at the University of Montana and has a photo exhibit there as well. She will graduate in December and plans to continue her work.
Climate Change
Melting ice keeps polar bears in perpetual motion, study says
A new U.S. study of polar bears off Alaska’s coasts says faster-moving sea ice brought on by rapid global warming is adding to the animals’ physiological stress. That adds to problems for polar bears in the southern Beaufort Sea, research ecologist George Durner said.
Study looks at climate change’s effects on Kodiak berries, wildlife
Bill Pyle, supervisory wildlife biologist with Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge, just wrapped up a two-year pilot study that study helps cement the monitoring methods they’ll use to study berry growth in the future.
Shareholders push Exxon to disclose business impact of fighting climate change
In a victory for environmental activists, investors have passed a nonbinding proposal calling for Exxon Mobil to publicly examine how efforts to cut greenhouse gases would affect its bottom line.
Muted reactions from Alaska officials to Trump decision on Paris Climate Agreement
President Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Paris climate accord drew muted reactions from Alaska officials.
Murkowski talks climate change, health care during Juneau visit
Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she’s skeptical of Trump’s assertion that he’ll renegotiate the Paris climate change agreement. And she said U.S. Senate should take its time with health care reform.