Environmental Science and Hired Guns

Maybe it’s time for some common sense…

Polar Bear Politics Threaten Alaskans

A ruling by the U.S. Department of Fish and Wildlife that the polar bear is threatened, as claimed by the Center for Biological Diversity, will be felt even more profoundly by Alaskans than by the rest of the country. The petition specifically targets oil exploration and development, shipping and fishing as industries which could [...]

Home Heating Costs in Alaska

Without hydroelectric power, Alaska’s interior is dependent upon diesel and coal-powered electrical plants. And Juneau’s avalanche-induced power crisis suddenly leaves them in the same situation. Naturally, the costs are more than some Alaskans are willing to bear.
This week’s cartoon about Alaskan home heating costs even has Santa surprised–but for a different reason.
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