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Flanked by Mexico's President Enrique Pena Nieto and first lady Angelica Rivera, Pope Francis is embraced by children on his way to a staging area, for a farewell ceremony, before his departure, at the Abraham Gonzalez International Airport in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016. Francis returned to Italy after a five-day visit in Mexico. His plane took off from the border city of Ciudad Juarez after night fell Wednesday. (AP Photo/Ivan Pierre Aguirre)

Pope vs. Trump: ‘Not Christian’ to only build border walls

ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE — Thrusting himself into the heated American presidential campaign, Pope Francis declared Thursday that Donald Trump is “not Christian” if he… Continue reading

Flanked by Mexico's President Enrique Pena Nieto and first lady Angelica Rivera, Pope Francis is embraced by children on his way to a staging area, for a farewell ceremony, before his departure, at the Abraham Gonzalez International Airport in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016. Francis returned to Italy after a five-day visit in Mexico. His plane took off from the border city of Ciudad Juarez after night fell Wednesday. (AP Photo/Ivan Pierre Aguirre)

Investigation continues into walrus deaths on Alaska shore

ANCHORAGE — Five months after 25 Pacific walrus were found dead on a remote northwest Alaska beach, including some that were missing heads and tusks,… Continue reading

This image shows a map worldwide temperatures for the month of January 2016. Earth's string of hottest months on record extends to nine straight with last month notching the hottest January. But NASA said January was even more unusual, breaking the record for having the most above normal temperature for any month.

The heat goes on: Earth sets 9th straight monthly record

WASHINGTON — The January figures are in, and Earth’s string of hottest-months-on-record has now reached nine in a row. But NASA said January stood out:… Continue reading

This image shows a map worldwide temperatures for the month of January 2016. Earth's string of hottest months on record extends to nine straight with last month notching the hottest January. But NASA said January was even more unusual, breaking the record for having the most above normal temperature for any month.
Deacon Charles Rohrbacher, of the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, reads excerpts from Pope Francis' encyclical on the environment to a small group of people on the steps of the Capitol on Wednesday. The gathering was organized by the Alaska Climate Action Network to support action on climate change.

Photo: Climate rally

Deacon Charles Rohrbacher, of the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, reads excerpts from Pope Francis’ encyclical on the environment to a… Continue reading

Deacon Charles Rohrbacher, of the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, reads excerpts from Pope Francis' encyclical on the environment to a small group of people on the steps of the Capitol on Wednesday. The gathering was organized by the Alaska Climate Action Network to support action on climate change.
Afghan asylum seeker Roheek Yausofi waits his turn for food cooked on an open fire, with fish caught the day before by his father, on the island of Seiland, northern Norway, Feb. 2.

Migrants find refuge in Arctic

HAMMERFEST, Norway — After hiding below the horizon for two long months, the sun has finally risen in Hammerfest, casting a pale pink hue over… Continue reading

Afghan asylum seeker Roheek Yausofi waits his turn for food cooked on an open fire, with fish caught the day before by his father, on the island of Seiland, northern Norway, Feb. 2.

Study shows beluga whales dive to great depth to catch cod

ANCHORAGE — Beluga whales off Alaska’s northern coast target Arctic cod and will dive to great depths to reach them, according to data collected over… Continue reading

Alaska Editorial: PFD checks shouldn’t be a budget priority

The following editorial first appeared in the Peninsula Clarion:What’s more important, a big permanent fund dividend or more teachers in public school classrooms? How about… Continue reading

  • Feb 17, 2016

Two rallies planned for Capitol

The Juneau Police Department has announced that Fourth Street will be closed between Main Street and Seward Street for about an hour on two days… Continue reading

White House: Scrap drilling revenue sharing with Gulf states

NEW ORLEANS — Louisiana’s U.S. senators and environmental groups are blasting the White House for proposing to help Alaska deal with rising seas by taking… Continue reading

People watch the arrival of the polar icebreaker U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy at the cruise ship terminal in September 2014. The Healy was returning to Seattle after completing 123 days of operations in the Bering Sea, Chukchi Sea and Arctic Ocean.

Obama budget: Money for icebreaker, villages

ANCHORAGE — U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan praised the inclusion of Alaska items in President Barack Obama’s proposed $4.1 trillion federal budget but said Tuesday he… Continue reading

People watch the arrival of the polar icebreaker U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy at the cruise ship terminal in September 2014. The Healy was returning to Seattle after completing 123 days of operations in the Bering Sea, Chukchi Sea and Arctic Ocean.

Letter: Carbon tax

I strongly believe the state of Alaska needs to implement a tax on carbon.In 2008, British Columbia implemented a C$10 per tonne of carbon dioxide… Continue reading

  • Feb 10, 2016

My Turn: Energy literacy yields extraordinary financial returns while helping the planet

Would you like to have a bank account with a 200 percent interest rate? The fact of the matter is that many Alaskans have it… Continue reading

  • Feb 9, 2016
  • By TOM MARSIK

Letter: Budget woes

There is already undeniable public demand for President Barack Obama to take a key action that would expose much of the “dark money” corroding our… Continue reading

  • Feb 9, 2016
Song sparrows in Juneau are darker than those in drier places. The pigmentation may help protect against mold.

On the Trails: Song Sparrows

Winter is not the best time for watching land birds. Eagles, crows, and ravens, yes. There are lots of ducks and gulls on the water,… Continue reading

Song sparrows in Juneau are darker than those in drier places. The pigmentation may help protect against mold.

NOAA releases draft climate science action plan for southeastern Bering Sea

As part of its efforts to increase the production, delivery, and use of climate-related information, NOAA Fisheries on Feb. 3 released a draft climate science… Continue reading

Zach Brown, pictured at work in the Arctic, will this evening talk about Arctic sea ice changes and their implications at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center's Fireside Lecture.

Arctic Ocean sea ice lecture

The Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center’s free Fireside Lecture this evening will be presented by Arctic oceanographer Zach Brown, who recently received his PhD from Stanford… Continue reading

Zach Brown, pictured at work in the Arctic, will this evening talk about Arctic sea ice changes and their implications at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center's Fireside Lecture.
Leah Wagner and Nick Schlosstein, founders of Foundroot Haines in 2012, aim to sell locally grown seed by 2017 and develop a community of seed savers to provide food security for Alaskans.

Seeds for Alaska – Foundroot

The product Leah Wagner and Nick Schlosstein sell is small, but it’s one of life’s essential ingredients — and they’re growing it the natural way… Continue reading

Leah Wagner and Nick Schlosstein, founders of Foundroot Haines in 2012, aim to sell locally grown seed by 2017 and develop a community of seed savers to provide food security for Alaskans.

Fireside Lecture Feb. 5 on Arctic Ocean Sea Ice at Mendenhall Glacier

The Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center’s free Fireside Lecture on Friday, Feb. 5 will be presented by Arctic oceanographer Zach Brown. Through photos and stories, Brown… Continue reading

Voices of the Wilderness artist residency applications due March 1

Alaska-based artist residency program Voices of the Wilderness, now in its sixth season, is currently accepting applications for more than 10 residencies across the state.… Continue reading

Letter: Support HB 187

Renewable energy solutions offer economic and environmental benefits for all Alaskans. Alaskans, especially from rural villages, are extremely dependent on fossil fuels for their energy… Continue reading

  • Feb 1, 2016