Massive Marine Heatwave Causes Death of 4 Million Common Murres in Alaska
In 2015 and 2016, two massive marine heatwaves off the coast of Alaska caused the deaths of approximately 4 million common murres due to starvation, representing the largest recorded mass mortality event of a single species and highlighting the severe impact of climate change on wildlife populations...
Massive Marine Heatwave Causes Death of 4 Million Common Murres in Alaska
In 2015 and 2016, two massive marine heatwaves off the coast of Alaska caused the deaths of approximately 4 million common murres due to starvation, representing the largest recorded mass mortality event of a single species and highlighting the severe impact of climate change on wildlife populations...
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Reduced ANWR Lease Sale Approved
The Biden administration approved a reduced oil and gas lease sale in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), covering 400,000 acres, scheduled for January 9th, fulfilling a 2017 law despite significant environmental opposition and uncertainty over oil reserves.
Reduced ANWR Lease Sale Approved
The Biden administration approved a reduced oil and gas lease sale in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), covering 400,000 acres, scheduled for January 9th, fulfilling a 2017 law despite significant environmental opposition and uncertainty over oil reserves.
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Ancient Alaskan Dog Bones Push Back Human-Canine Coexistence Timeline by 2,000 Years
New research analyzing ancient canine bones in Alaska suggests humans and dogs coexisted around 10,000 BC, 2,000 years earlier than previously thought; salmon protein traces found in the bones indicate humans fed the dogs, supporting domestication.
Ancient Alaskan Dog Bones Push Back Human-Canine Coexistence Timeline by 2,000 Years
New research analyzing ancient canine bones in Alaska suggests humans and dogs coexisted around 10,000 BC, 2,000 years earlier than previously thought; salmon protein traces found in the bones indicate humans fed the dogs, supporting domestication.
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Biden Limits Alaska Oil Drilling
The Biden administration's decision to limit oil drilling in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge generates mixed reactions.
Biden Limits Alaska Oil Drilling
The Biden administration's decision to limit oil drilling in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge generates mixed reactions.
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Alaskan Officials Condemn Biden Administration's ANWR Lease Sale
Multiple top Alaskan officials are condemning the Biden administration's handling of the final congressionally mandated lease sale of Arctic National Wildlife Refuge land for fossil fuel exploration, accusing it of bad faith and prioritizing outside environmental interests over local communities.
Alaskan Officials Condemn Biden Administration's ANWR Lease Sale
Multiple top Alaskan officials are condemning the Biden administration's handling of the final congressionally mandated lease sale of Arctic National Wildlife Refuge land for fossil fuel exploration, accusing it of bad faith and prioritizing outside environmental interests over local communities.
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Alaska Volcano Observatory Issues Yellow Alert for Mount Spurr
Increased seismic activity and ground deformation near Mount Spurr volcano in Alaska have prompted a yellow alert from the Alaska Volcano Observatory, signifying potential for future eruption, though one isn't imminent; the volcano last erupted in 1992.
Alaska Volcano Observatory Issues Yellow Alert for Mount Spurr
Increased seismic activity and ground deformation near Mount Spurr volcano in Alaska have prompted a yellow alert from the Alaska Volcano Observatory, signifying potential for future eruption, though one isn't imminent; the volcano last erupted in 1992.
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Biden Limits ANWR Oil Drilling
The Biden administration's decision to limit oil drilling in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge after Trump's re-election sparks debate.
Biden Limits ANWR Oil Drilling
The Biden administration's decision to limit oil drilling in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge after Trump's re-election sparks debate.
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