A large infrastructure project last fall is the suspected cause of elevated copper and lead levels discovered at some locations in Bethel’s City Subdivision.
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As the Kenai Peninsula dries out, the likelihood for fires increases
The Kenai Peninsula is drying out. And this summer, fires have sprouted up in some unusual places.
Summer heat accelerates Alaska peony harvest
Typically, Alaska peony growers have a window of time when the flowers aren’t being harvested anywhere else in the world. But this summer’s record-breaking heat led to an early and fast harvest, leaving farmers here wondering what the future will bring.
Russian nuclear power plant afloat in Arctic causes anxiety across Bering Strait
A Russian barge mounted with nuclear reactors is expected to traverse the Arctic this month. Across the Bering Strait, Alaskans are worried — though one Arctic security expert also sees room for optimism.
Honored nationally, a Juneau scientist helps Alaska fisheries managers see the bigger picture
Elizabeth Siddon is the only Alaskan this year to receive the highest honor from the U.S. government for early career scientists. Her work helps Alaska’s fisheries managers see the bigger picture.
In hot water: How warmer years might affect salmon populations
This year saw record-breaking temperatures in Bristol Bay – part of a temperature trend that spans decades. As the waters warm, scientists are trying to predict what could happen to the salmon.