City leaders have maintained that the temporary measure is imperative. Some residents say they’d rather have a long-term solution than a short-term plan.
Environment
Arctic tundra now emitting more carbon gases than it absorbs, annual report says
The tundra regions have become a net carbon source rather than a carbon sink, the result of permafrost warming, increased wildfires and other effects of climate change.
Some popular Juneau trails could soon be open to guided tours — while others would off limits
The recommendations would revise tourism rules at 13 locations across town. Three of those would be locations where tourism companies haven’t been allowed before, including the Under Thunder Trail and Telephone Hill Park.
Renewed Southeast Alaska wastewater discharge permits require better bacteria controls
The communities – Haines, Skagway, Sitka, Wrangell, Ketchikan and Petersburg – must make improvements to reduce what are deemed to be overly high levels of fecal coliform and enterococcus bacteria that are being discharged into marine waters, under terms of the renewed permits
Juneau’s Eaglecrest Ski Area to partially open this weekend
This is the first time in a while that the ski area has opened on time. The last two seasons were delayed for weeks because of heavy rain and warm temperatures.
Landslides to late freezes: New report makes sense of changes to Alaska’s environment
IARC teamed up with the University of Alaska Fairbanks and the Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy.