There are some promising signs for the whales, which were hit hard by the Exxon Valdez spill and then again by the marine heatwave known as the Blob.
Climate Change
From rain-drenched mountains to Arctic permafrost, Alaska landslides pose hazards
Scientists with government agencies and academia depend on each other and the public to help keep track of risky spots. Federal funding may be at risk, though.
Yup’ik climate advisor appointed by UN secretary general
A young Alaska Native engineer with roots in Kongiganak has been appointed as a Youth Climate advisor to the United Nations.
While some evacuate, others hunker down ahead of Juneau’s glacial outburst flood
After the City and Borough of Juneau issued an evacuation advisory Tuesday morning, some flood zone residents are heeding the warning while others are hunkering down at home.
Cave sediments found on Prince of Wales Island could help scientists understand Earth’s climate history
The sediments are evidence of massive glacial meltwater floods, called Siku events, that happened during the last Ice Age.
How is climate change impacting life in rural Alaska? Researchers are looking for answers.
As climate change accelerates worldwide, new research is shedding light on how the Arctic is shifting – and how that is affecting rural communities in Alaska.