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Gov. Mike Dunleavy arrives at Centennial Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019, to attend the first day of the 11th annual meeting of the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds. The Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation is the host of the event. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

International investors are gathering in Juneau this week. Here’s what they’ll be discussing.

Annual investment fund meeting happening in the capital city.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy arrives at Centennial Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019, to attend the first day of the 11th annual meeting of the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds. The Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation is the host of the event. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Carole Triem is running for the Assembly Areawide seat. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Meet the Candidates: Triem up for re-election for areawide Assembly seat

Triem’s focus is readying Juneau for the future.

Carole Triem is running for the Assembly Areawide seat. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Katharine Hayhoe is an evangelical Christian, atmospheric scientist and a nationally known advocate for taking action to slow climate change. Hayhoe will be in Juneau this week for a pair of Friday talks. (Courtesy Photo | Artie Limmer, Texas Tech University)

Nationally known Christian-climate change advocate comes to Juneau

Hayhoe, let’s go.

Katharine Hayhoe is an evangelical Christian, atmospheric scientist and a nationally known advocate for taking action to slow climate change. Hayhoe will be in Juneau this week for a pair of Friday talks. (Courtesy Photo | Artie Limmer, Texas Tech University)
Daniel Grossman, an award-winning climate change journalist, visits a dead forest in Brazil. (Courtesy Photo | Daniel Grossman)

Alaska is ‘ground zero’ for climate change

This climate change journalist says we’re running out of time.

Daniel Grossman, an award-winning climate change journalist, visits a dead forest in Brazil. (Courtesy Photo | Daniel Grossman)
Carrie Diaz Eaton is this week’s Evening at Egan lecturer. Diaz Eaton is the co-founder of QUBES, a community of math and biology educators who share resources and methods for preparing students to tackle real, complex, biological problems. (Courtesy Photo | University of Alaska Southeast)
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Mudrooms and Evening at Egan are back, a new musical opens

Here’s what’s happening this week.

Carrie Diaz Eaton is this week’s Evening at Egan lecturer. Diaz Eaton is the co-founder of QUBES, a community of math and biology educators who share resources and methods for preparing students to tackle real, complex, biological problems. (Courtesy Photo | University of Alaska Southeast)
Students associated with 350 Juneau, a local chapter of an international grassroots climate movement, meet Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019, in front of the Alaska State Capitol. They promoted a “Stand Strong for Climate Rally” to be held Tuesday, Sept. 10 at noon in front of the Capitol. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. hosts international summit in Juneau

Representatives from over 30 countries will be here.

Students associated with 350 Juneau, a local chapter of an international grassroots climate movement, meet Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019, in front of the Alaska State Capitol. They promoted a “Stand Strong for Climate Rally” to be held Tuesday, Sept. 10 at noon in front of the Capitol. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
The Mendenhall Glacier, seen here in May 2016. (Angelo Saggiomo | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Juneau should be proud of the city’s action on climate change

These projects are community supported and serve climate action and renewable energy goals.

  • Sep 3, 2019
The Mendenhall Glacier, seen here in May 2016. (Angelo Saggiomo | Juneau Empire File)
Opinion: Divesting from fossil fuels is the right move for Alaska salmon and the bottom-line

Opinion: Divesting from fossil fuels is the right move for Alaska salmon and the bottom-line

Salmon are Alaska’s original Permanent Fund.

  • Sep 2, 2019
  • By Kate Troll
Opinion: Divesting from fossil fuels is the right move for Alaska salmon and the bottom-line
A downed spruce tree sits near the East Glacier Trail at the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area in this June 2014 photo. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: It’s time to get it right with Tongass, timber, carbon and climate change

A perfect storm is brewing in Southeast Alaska and all weather vanes are pointing to the Tongass National Forest — the “Amazon” of America that… Continue reading

  • Aug 29, 2019
  • By Catherine M. Mater and Dominick A. DellaSala
A downed spruce tree sits near the East Glacier Trail at the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area in this June 2014 photo. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
The Tongass National Forest sign on the way to the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Roadless Rollback? Dunleavy and Trump eye Tongass National Forest

Millions of acres could be opened for logging.

The Tongass National Forest sign on the way to the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
XC team helps senior runner, activist be herself
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XC team helps senior runner, activist be herself

She’s leads by example and word.

XC team helps senior runner, activist be herself
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Angela Rodell, CEO and executive director of the Alaska Permanent Fund Corp., gives an overview of the fund to the House Finance Committee at the Capitol on Monday, Jan. 22, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: It’s time for the Permanent Fund to divest from fossil fuels

Alaskans are beginning to take the climate crisis seriously.

  • Aug 23, 2019
  • By Mike Tobin
Angela Rodell, CEO and executive director of the Alaska Permanent Fund Corp., gives an overview of the fund to the House Finance Committee at the Capitol on Monday, Jan. 22, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Sam Post, left, and Lydia Steele ski back from a visit to the Mendenhall Glacier on Monday, Feb. 11, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: Alaska is seeing the effects of climate change from the front lines

This is a global issue that requires cooperative effort on a global scale.

  • Aug 23, 2019
Sam Post, left, and Lydia Steele ski back from a visit to the Mendenhall Glacier on Monday, Feb. 11, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Warm waters across Alaska cause salmon die-offs

Warm waters across Alaska cause salmon die-offs

From the Koyukuk River, to the Kuskokwim, to Norton Sound, to Bristol Bay’s Igushik River, unusually warm temperatures across Alaska this summer led to die-offs… Continue reading

Warm waters across Alaska cause salmon die-offs
Bagging barnacles: I’m exploring a changing ecosystem

Bagging barnacles: I’m exploring a changing ecosystem

A window into the future.

Bagging barnacles: I’m exploring a changing ecosystem
Mummy squirrel tells of a different Alaska

Mummy squirrel tells of a different Alaska

A clue into Alaska’s ancient past.

Mummy squirrel tells of a different Alaska
Return of the king: Pacific salmon rebounds in California after drought

Return of the king: Pacific salmon rebounds in California after drought

In Alaska, it’s a different story.

Return of the king: Pacific salmon rebounds in California after drought
Alaska just recorded its hottest month — ever

Alaska just recorded its hottest month — ever

Alaska has been America’s canary in the coal mine for climate warming, and the yellow bird is swooning.

Alaska just recorded its hottest month — ever
Conservationists promote the Tongass as bulwark against climate change

Conservationists promote the Tongass as bulwark against climate change

Conservationist Dominick DellaSala asks can the Tongass save Alaska?

Conservationists promote the Tongass as bulwark against climate change
Juneau’s first electric taxi charges onto the scene

Juneau’s first electric taxi charges onto the scene

Taxi driver debuts fully electric cab for EverGreen Taxi.

Juneau’s first electric taxi charges onto the scene