U.S. must urge Japan not to release Fukushima wastewater into the sea
The era of intentionally dumping toxic waste in our one global ocean is, or should be, over.
President Biden must protect and restore Alaska’s troubled oceans
This may be our last, best chance to reset Alaska ocean policy in time to save our offshore ecosystems.
Letter: Oil spill funds restoration
Government trustees should conduct restoration where they deem most appropriate, unencumbered by the arbitrary, unscientific spill boundary.
Don’t let government give up on Exxon Valdez restoration
The proposal essentially throws in the towel on oil spill environmental recovery, a profound betrayal of the state’s “responsible development” mantra.
Earth Day’s 50th is time to rethink how we live
Scientists have been warning of ecological collapse for decades.
Letter: Don Young betrays oath of office, should resign
His vote this week betraying our Constitution, democracy and rule of law should be the final act in his long, checkered career.
State ignores decline of Denali National Park economy
One of the main reasons visitors come to Denali from around the world is to see Alaska wildlife, including wolves.
Letter: When will Alaska Republicans abandon the Trump travesty?
Reasonable and rational Alaska Republicans should begin looking for the emergency exits.
Letter: Attorney General Barr should resign
Mueller reiterated that his investigation does not clear Trump of collusion or obstruction of justice, but that is precisely how Attorney General Barr intentionally misrepresented it.
America’s drift toward fascism is cause for concern
One of our 2019 New Year’s resolutions should be to revive America’s ailing democracy.
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.