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On day 56, the Alaska Legislature passes first resolution of session

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On day 56, the Alaska Legislature passes first resolution of session

Congress accepting comments on environmental impacts on ANWR through Wednesday.

Salmon researchers: small Juneau hatchery helps with big ideas

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Salmon researchers: small Juneau hatchery helps with big ideas

One fish, two fish, coed fish, Taku fish.

Arctic terns at Mendenhall seem to be decreasing in numbers

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Arctic terns at Mendenhall seem to be decreasing in numbers

Tern down for what.

Bear 153 was the topic of Laurie Craig’s Fireside Lecture Friday, Feb. 8, 2019. (Courtesy Photo | Laurie Craig)

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Since a young age, this bear has lived with an audience

Think Nicky is too mainstream? Here’s your bear.

Opinion: Roadless Rule and the Tongass should remain intact

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Opinion: Roadless Rule and the Tongass should remain intact

It makes economic, environmental and social sense.

LaVern Beier speaks during his Fireside Lecture about Gobi bears at Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center Friday, Feb.1, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

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Bear with him: Retired researcher talks about studying world’s most endangered bear

There are fewer than 50 of these bears left and he’s touched three of them.

The Holland America Line cruise ships Eurodam, left, and Nieuw Amsterdam pull into Juneau’s downtown harbor on May 1, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Up in the air: First study in 17 years will examine pollutants in Juneau’s air

Cruise ship complaints are up, but is air pollution?

The wall of the Red Chris tailings pond is a little less than 350 feet, or about the height of a 35-story building. It follows the same design as the Mount Polley tailings dam, which broke in 2014, sending 24 million cubic meters of toxic mine tailings into the Fraser River watershed. It is designed, however, to hold 305 million cubic meters of mine waste — seven times more than Mount Polley. Both mines are owned by Imperial Metals. (Courtesy Photo | Garth Lenz via Salmon State)

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Could Canadian mine be cautionary tale for Southeast?

Experts weigh in on environmental and economic hazards.

Beth Kerttula, former Alaska State Representative and past Director of the National Oceans Council under President Barack Obama, takes a question at the Mendenhall Valley Glacier Visitor Center for a Fireside Lecture, Jan. 25, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Capital City Weekly)

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Former Rep calls attention to ‘frightening’ state of oceans

The messenger was warmly received, the disconcerting message not so much.

Scientists ID another possible threat to orcas: pink salmon

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Scientists ID another possible threat to orcas: pink salmon

Officials say orcas are on the brink of extinction.

British Columbia, Canada. (Unsplash)

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Operations suspended at Canada’s Mount Polly mine

Declining copper prices are to blame.

Opinion: NASA’s mission is four billion miles off course

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Opinion: NASA’s mission is four billion miles off course

Scientists must shift focus to climate change, not outer space.

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.

Doug Woodby, co-chair of climate action group @350 Juneau, speaks to the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation’s Board of Trustees during its quarterly meeting in Juneau on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018. The local chapter of the national environmental group has been asking the trustees to divest from fossil fuel investments.

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What does the Alaska Permanent Fund have to do with climate change? This group will tell you.

‘This is an investment ecology where slow moving fish get eaten.’

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

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Court invalidates four timber sales in Tongass National Forest

Environmental groups get the win.

Opinion: Energy production is a boon for Alaska and all Americans

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Opinion: Energy production is a boon for Alaska and all Americans

Environmentalists need not worry.

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.

Acid contaminated water runs from the entrance of the Tulsequah Chief Mine in Canada. (Courtesy photo)

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Governor ‘frustrated’ by long-polluting Canadian mine

Runoff from the mine has been flowing for more than 60 years.

The Holland America Line ship Amsterdam sits at port in Juneau on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018. The Amsterdam is one of nine ships that have received Notice of Violations for air opacity issued by the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Alaska negotiating settlements with cruise companies over air, water violations

Closed-door meetings decide how much cruises will pay for summer violations.

Juneau Empire file. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Analysis: Minor permits under Ballot Measure 1

Ballot Measure 1, up for a vote during the statewide election Nov. 6, provides three tracks for development…