Thawing permafrost microbes could control climate (New Scientist): As the Arctic permafrost melts over the coming decades, long-frozen microorganisms will thaw out and start feasting on the soil. The first have already begun to wake up -- and early signs are that they will have a major impact on how Earth's climate changes.
Canadian running mag lists Sitka among global destinations (KCAW, Sitka): The editor of Canadian Running magazine says runners are "a different breed," and Sitka runners are even more different. "One of the ideas I had with this piece was to give our readers a sense of the unsung running destination, places that they might not have heard of, or might not have considered, but are legitimate running holiday destinations," Mihira Lakshman said.
Alaskans return home after being stranded at Everest base camp (KTUU): Andy Baugh of Anchorage was stranded along with his father, brother and many climbers for six days by bad weather in the Mount Everest base camp. Striking up a friendship with a helicopter pilot helped put the Baughs among the first to get out.
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