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A resolution for a sustainable new year

We face a future with great challenges.

Warmer temperatures could cost Alaska up to $700 million

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Warmer temperatures could cost Alaska up to $700 million

The effects of climate change could be costly.

Opinion: Dunleavy leaves Alaskans in a ditch over climate change

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Opinion: Dunleavy leaves Alaskans in a ditch over climate change

“Open for business” or “business as usual?”

In this Nov. 16, 2018 photo, a firefighter searches for human remains in a trailer park destroyed in the Camp Fire, in Paradise, California. The massive wildfire that killed dozens of people and destroyed thousands of homes has been fully contained after burning for more than two weeks, authorities said Sunday, Nov. 25. (John Locher | Associated Press File)

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Opinion: Better ways to combat climate change than not burning fossil fuels

The Roadless Rule might be part of the problem.

Alaska Electric Light and Power Company Lemon Creek operations center in Juneau on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Electric rates about to rise

That sunny summer is to blame.

The Mendenhall Glacier. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Alaska judge dismisses youth climate lawsuit

An appeal would go to the Alaska Supreme Court.

Kayaking into a scientific adventure

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Kayaking into a scientific adventure

Is this a glimpse of the “new normal” for Endicott Arm?

About 200 protesters attended a rally for climate change action at the Alaska Capitol on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)

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Conserve, convert, cooperate: Lead Obama climate scientist rallies Juneau

Dr. Don Wuebbles, a former climate scientist for the Obama administration, led a chant outside the Alaska Capitol…

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After the ‘blob’, warm weather persisted — except in Southeast

The “blob” is dead, and in 2017, Alaska’s above-normal temperatures went with it. Not everyone enjoyed the changes…

Gov. Bill Walker signs an Executive Order in his Capitol conference room on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017, outlining his administration’s policy on climate change and creating the Climate Action for Alaska Leadership Team. Standing behind Gov. Walker are Department of Commerce, Community & Economic Development Deputy Commissioner Fred Parady, left, Attorney General Jahna Lindemuth, Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott, Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Larry Hartig and Senior Advisor on Climate Change Dr. Nikoosh Carlo. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Walker names members of climate change advisory panel

Gov. Bill Walker on Tuesday morning announced the members of his climate change advisory board. The board, established…

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Walker announces ‘climate team’ days after teens sue

Gov. Bill Walker billed a press conference Tuesday morning as the rollout of his strategy to address climate…

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DEC rejects climate change petition

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation has rejected a petition from a group of Alaska youths that sought…