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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)

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

Tlingit and Haida readies for climate change.

Exploration continues for mine near Haines

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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

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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

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

The PFAS facts.

Opinion: Strong support for responsible resource development in Southeast Alaska

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Opinion: Strong support for responsible resource development in Southeast Alaska

A Southeast Alaskan vision for Southeast.

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

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

There are many roadblocks in the way.

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

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

Breathe easy for now.

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

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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

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

It’s “blatantly” unlawful, lawsuit says.

Planet or plastic? Students do their part to protect oceans

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Planet or plastic? Students do their part to protect oceans

A shark and a dolphin taught valuable lesson to students.

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

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Congress attempts to strengthen Roadless Rule

Environmental groups are elated.

New event hopes to turn the tides for ocean health

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New event hopes to turn the tides for ocean health

The world wide web will play a big part.

British Columbia mining standards put Alaskans at risk, experts say

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British Columbia mining standards put Alaskans at risk, experts say

Lawmakers hope the governor will be an advocate.

Could there be fewer cruise ships idling in Juneau?

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Could there be fewer cruise ships idling in Juneau?

Not a shore thing.

Mike Hekkers looks at an air quality measurement device that was installed by the Department of Environmental Conservation at his downtown home on Thursday, April 18, 2019. The device, along with a number of others, will measure air quality in downtown during this summer’s cruise ship season. (Michael Penn |Juneau Empire)

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Polluting paradise? New sensors will show if Juneau’s air is safe

New way to monitor summertime air pollution.

Lawmakers vote to pull funding for cruise compliance program

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Lawmakers vote to pull funding for cruise compliance program

Passenger fees fund the endeavor.

Scientists: Pebble Mine study doesn’t account for all risks

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Scientists: Pebble Mine study doesn’t account for all risks

Group says Army Corps study does not pass as credible science.

Lawmakers, governor jubilant over Supreme Court decision

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Lawmakers, governor jubilant over Supreme Court decision

The decision goes beyond a hovercraft.

Support for Roadless Rule extends through state, country

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Support for Roadless Rule extends through state, country

The Forest Service process marches on.

Lawmakers question repeal of anti-cruise pollution program

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Lawmakers question repeal of anti-cruise pollution program

It’s paid for by cruise passenger fees.