Alaska wildfire evacuees begin to learn fate of their homes
When residents fled the worsening McKinley fire in southcentral Alaska on Saturday and Sunday, many left their homes not knowing
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Extreme weather fuelling wildfires in southcentral Alaska
Usually by August, peak fire season has passed. But fire and climate experts say conditions in Southcentral Alaska were nearly
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A breakdown of wildfires raging in southcentral Alaska
Major wildfires continued to burn north and south of Anchorage Monday, threatening property and major infrastructure, snarling highway travel and
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Southcentral Alaska wildfire: evacuations, burnt structures and highway closures
At least 50 structures burned Sunday in the McKinley wildfire north of Anchorage, according to the Division of Forestry. The
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Summer heat hastens Alaska peony harvest
Alaska peonies have a special place in the world flower market. Typically, growers in the 49th state have a window
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Russia’s floating nuclear power plant worries Alaskans
Russia has produced the world’s first floating nuclear power plant. A barge mounted with nuclear reactors is expected to begin
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U.S. Republicans want to show their green side… without talking climate
U.S. President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress want you to know: Republicans care about the environment, too. That was
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Recent warming over the past 100 years is not part of a natural process, studies find
Earth’s natural cycles can’t account for the recent warming seen over the past 100 years, new research suggests. In one
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Wildfire smoke brings more respiratory complaints in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, Alaska health care providers have seen more patients with respiratory problems in recent days because of poor air quality.
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Wildfire in Anchorage, Alaska forces rapid response
A fast-moving wildland fire erupted in east Anchorage Tuesday afternoon. What officials are calling the Campbell Park Fire was first
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Temperatures nearing all-time records in Southcentral Alaska
It reached 82 degrees Fahrenheit (27.8 degrees Celsius) in Anchorage on Saturday. Hot by Southcentral Alaska standards, and three degrees
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U.S. gov reconsiders restrictions on controversial Alaska mine project
The Environmental Protection Agency announced good news Wednesday for the company backing the proposed Pebble Mine: The EPA is officially
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U.S. House calls for more research on ocean acidification
The U.S. House last week passed four bills aimed at beefing up research on ocean acidification. “To have four bills
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Alaska communities worry about military drill’s environmental impacts
The Northern Edge military exercises are underway across huge sections of Southcentral and Interior Alaska. The Navy has a larger
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Unique freshwater Alaska seals require special conservation efforts, study finds
New research on the United States’ only known population of freshwater seals has found they’re unique, suggesting special conservation efforts
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