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A moon jellyfish swims in Gastineau Channel on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Seeing lots of jellyfish around Juneau? Here’s why.

Reports of peanutbutterfish are uncomfirmed at this time.

 

Termination dust hits the peaks above the Mendenhall Glacier on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Termination dust harbinger of cold to come

So long, summer.

 

UN climate report warns of warming oceans. Here’s what that means for Alaska.

Warmer waters, warmer planet.

 

Coeur Alaska to expand Kensington operations

Public comment is open.

‘Things are shifting’: Five Alaska Natives tell their stories about climate change

Spoiler alert: they’re very concerned.

Katharine Hayhoe reconciles Christianity and climate science

Only in America.

Empire Live: Christianity and Climate Change with Katherine Hayhoe

Live updates from the lecture.

Empire Live: Alaska Natives talk climate change

Live updates from the lecture.

Air pollution in Juneau is being tracked in real time. Here’s what the first week shows

Breathe easy for now.

Lindsey Pierce, a environmental technician for Tlingit and Haida, holds blue mussels taken at Point Louisa on Friday, Aug. 2, 2019. The samples will be sent to a Sitka lab specializing in testing shellfish and water for toxins, particularly those which cause Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP). (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Tlingit and Haida commissioned a climate change report for Southeast Alaska. Here’s what they found.

Tlingit and Haida readies for climate change.

Lindsey Pierce, a environmental technician for Tlingit and Haida, holds blue mussels taken at Point Louisa on Friday, Aug. 2, 2019. The samples will be sent to a Sitka lab specializing in testing shellfish and water for toxins, particularly those which cause Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP). (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Exploration continues for mine near Haines

It’s still years away from becoming operational.

How dry is our rainforest? Southeast’s rare drought could threaten plants, animals, your power bill

The entirety of Southeast Alaska is in some state of drought.

H2-Oh No! Juneau tests groundwater, soil for chemicals

The PFAS facts.

Opinion: Strong support for responsible resource development in Southeast Alaska

A Southeast Alaskan vision for Southeast.

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Frank Murkowski has a vision for Southeast. It includes roads and timber

There are many roadblocks in the way.

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‘The salmon way’: Book explores connection between Alaskans and the resilient fish

The fish tell a deeply human story.

Environmental orgs sue Forest Service over ‘mammoth’ Southeast timber sale

It’s “blatantly” unlawful, lawsuit says.

Moss covers old growth trees along Auke Lake on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Congress attempts to strengthen Roadless Rule

Environmental groups are elated.

Moss covers old growth trees along Auke Lake on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
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Planet or plastic? Students do their part to protect oceans

A shark and a dolphin taught valuable lesson to students.

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New event hopes to turn the tides for ocean health

The world wide web will play a big part.