The GOP tax bill opens the Arctic to energy development, setting the stage for divisive battles to come.
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Posted inDecember 25, 2017: Bear Essentials
In the home of the bear
In the McNeil River Sanctuary, bears and humans have learned to share the landscape.
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A new report finds ‘we have created a new climate’
Extreme events are closely linked to human-caused climate change.
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Interior Department’s Climate Science Centers persevere
As other initiatives get cut, these centers could ride out the Trump administration.
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The people fighting to protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Under Trump, officials renew their push for American energy independence.
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The West grapples with history through its place names
A growing number of places have been renamed to honor their first inhabitants.
Posted inNovember 27, 2017: Profit and Politics
Interior Department mired in investigations
Democrats vow to press the investigations while Zinke shrugs them off.
Posted inNovember 27, 2017: Profit and Politics
Macho moose; thousand-dollar bobcat; lost in Dark Canyon
Mishaps and mayhem from around the region.
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Our largest wildlife refuge is also the most vulnerable
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is under threat from the Trump administration.
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Senate opens a path to drill the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
However, several more steps would have to happen for drilling to be authorized.
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An ‘ill-conceived’ road through Alaskan wilderness
The Trump administration’s backdoor land swap could set a dangerous precedent.
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The battle over Alaska refuge oil reignites under Trump
Will Congress break its stalemate on drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge?
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As sea levels rise, so should our action and alarm
Seven women evoke the impact of rising seas by standing their ground.
Posted inNovember 27, 2017: Profit and Politics
What drove an Interior whistleblower to dissent?
Climate change official Joel Clement was one of the few current staffers to speak out.
Posted inOctober 2, 2017: Following Ancient Footsteps
Following the path of the mythical Raven
Alaska’s writer laureate crosses boundaries and rediscovers home.
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A last-minute health care deal courts Western lawmakers
When Republicans return to the reform issue, which senators will they need to woo?
Posted inSeptember 18, 2017: No Hoax
Farming in Alaska is increasingly possible
Longer growing seasons and food scarcity are turning more people to agriculture.
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How oceans impact Western reservoirs and rivers
New research on marine temperatures could help improve drought predictions.
Posted inSeptember 4, 2017: The Elwha, Unleashed
Owls stuck in toilets; Otter attacks tuber; Mr. Mayor: Stubbs the cat
Mishaps and mayhem from around the region.
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The fire season by the numbers
Fire agencies are preparing for the eclipse hordes, in the midst of a large fire season.