Permafrost is thawing at a brisk rate across Alaska, and the Kenai Peninsula is no exception. A recent study estimates permafrost coverage on the peninsula has decreased by 60 percent since 1950.
Climate Change
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.
Why is this Alaska glacier surging ahead of the others?
One glacier in Denali National Park could be moving at a decidedly un-glacial pace.
Ask a Climatologist: 32 degrees doesn’t sound warm, but still broke records
Around the world, and in Alaska, 2016 was the warmest on record.
U.S. puts first bumblebee on endangered species list
The protected designation for the rusty patched bumble bee is also the first of its kind for a bee species in the continental U.S. It has seen a dramatic decline in numbers and territory.