Gov. Walker kills Denali wildlife buffer deal
Although the Alaska Constitution guarantees all citizens equal access to Alaska’s wildlife, the state consistently ignores the wildlife viewing interests of thousands of Alaskans.
Offshore leasing plan bodes ill for American waters
Expansion by Trump and Zinke, coupled with rollback in regulations and oversight, increases the risk of spills and accelerating climate change.
Gov. Walker fails Alaska’s environment
Instead of standing up to the Trump administration, the Walker administration aids and abets the demise of protections in Alaska.
Northern Edge poses threat to marine life
Navy, National Marine Fisheries Service make unfounded assumptions about minimal risk -- and refuse to either change the exercise schedule or accept independent monitoring.
Protection of Denali wildlife is wise in more ways than one
Establishment of a no-kill buffer on state land northeast of Denali National Park would restore viewing of animals worth far more alive than dead.
Obama's marine monument designations are good but ignore coastal waters
It's the near-shore waters of the United States that teem with the most life, and need the most protection -- especially those in Alaska.
If Alaska has shifted policy on global warming, good
Exxon case could lead to a breakthrough in finally confronting the causes of global warming.
Before she denied climate change, Sarah Palin acknowledged and confronted it
OPINION: Palin's about-face on climate change reflects her plunge down the rabbit hole.
New Denali wolf study omits the full story
OPINION: The only realistic solution to the ongoing decline in Denali National Park wolves is a conservation easement along the park boundary.
Paris summit failed, so Alaska must look out for itself on climate change
OPINION: Alaska must take action to seriously address climate change now, because the effects are here and are only going to get worse, and the Paris accord is just smoke.
Alaska governor's environmental record falls far short of voters' hopes
OPINION: Bill Walker has brought fresh air to the governor's office but his environmental record is hard to distinguish from Parnell's.
First step to recovery from oil addiction means admitting the true cost
OPINION: Its high time our economy kicked the fossil fuel habit. When we account for the real costs of carbon consumption, sustainable alternatives become competitive, and we make more rational choices.