A caddisfly was reportedly seen circling a Haines light bulb. A large mosquito was observed landing on a pile of wood.
Climate Change
How melting Arctic ice could be fueling extreme wildfires in Alaska
As Western wildfires get more destructive, scientists are finding a far-off connection to shrinking ice on the Arctic Ocean.
The big reason why the US is seeking the toughest-ever rules for vehicle emissions
The EPA is proposing tailpipe emission rules so strict that carmakers would need two-thirds of their sales to be zero-emission by 2032 to comply. And that seems to be precisely the goal.
Businesses face more and more pressure from investors to act on climate change
At annual meetings this spring, shareholders will be pushing publicly traded companies for information about how they’re contributing to climate change, and what they’re doing about the problem.
California salmon fishing slated to shut down this year due to low stock
The measure, unseen in 14 years, would temporarily ban both commercial and recreational salmon fishing in the state.
The Bering Sea’s smallest organisms are losing fat, putting larger predators at risk
Arctic fish, seabirds, and marine mammals are struggling to adjust to global warming while consuming less fatty foods.