Alaska
Belugas dying off in Alaska – oil, gas operations likely to blame
February 3, 2020Two environmental groups made a formal announcement that they will file a lawsuit to protect endangered beluga whales whose numbers have plummeted.
Read moreDisastrous Alaskan wildfires could permanently alter forest composition
August 28, 2019From the Amazon to the last frontier of Alaska, fire season is raging on both sides of the equator and bringing with the flames long-term effects that could permanently alter the diverse ecosystems of both regions.
Read moreAlaska’s warming waters spell trouble for residents and wildlife
July 1, 2019Most people are feeling the effects of climate change even if they don't know it. Changes are happening, and changes will be magnified."
Read moreAncient DNA gives glimpse of ancestors of Native Americans
January 5, 2018Decoding the infant’s complete set of DNA let researchers estimate the timing of key events in the ancestral history of today’s Native Americans and indigenous peoples of Canada and Central and South America.
Read moreScientists alarmed by 30 whale deaths
August 25, 2015"We always see a handful of carcasses every summer, but when you see so many in such a short period of time, it's quite shocking."
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