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DNR claims mission statement isn't a philosophy change

A state commissioner on Tuesday tried to allay criticism from Alaska conservation groups and some lawmakers who say proposed changes to the Department of Natural Resources' mission statement indicates a pro-development bent.

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Federal judge backs listed of Cook Inlet belugas as endangered

Federal judge backs listed of Cook Inlet belugas as endangered

For the second time in less than six months, a federal judge on Monday threw out a lawsuit by the Parnell administration challenging an endangered species listing, this time involving Cook Inlet's beluga whales.

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Juneau School District celebrates energy savings

Juneau School District celebrates energy savings

As the nation celebrates Energy Awareness Month this October, Juneau schools are having a celebration of their own β€” to mark more than $2 million in savings from conserving energy.

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Wind power advocates celebrate approval for Fire Island

Wind power advocates celebrate approval for Fire Island

According to an early Tuesday announcement from the Alaska Public Interest Group (AKPIRG) and the Alaska Conservation Alliance (ACA), wind power advocates are celebrating a decision by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska (RCA) that amounts to a green light from state regulators for Cook Inlet Region Inc.'s Fire Island Wind Project.

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How climate change policies are playing out in Alaska and Hawaii

How Climate Change Policies are Playing out in Alaska and Hawaii- Alaska and Hawaii, the newest states of the United States, represent some of its most extreme climates: Alaska in the remote Arctic and Hawaii in the tropics. Both are being affected by the increasing concentration of heat-absorbing greenhouse gases as the steady cold of Alaska and the warmth of Hawaii represent delicate ecosystems whose balance can be radically affected by subtle shifts in climate.

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