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Tracking permafrost thaw will help Alaska communities better adapt to climate change | Alaska Insight

Television host interviews guests over Zoom.

Climate change in Alaska affects everything from infrastructure stability to small businesses that need seasonal certainty for success. A new program called Permafrost Pathways has a dual aim of measuring greenhouse gas emissions and supporting community adaptation ideas.

Lori Townsend discusses plans for adjusting to a changing climate with the Alaska Institute for Justice's Robin Bronen and Darcy Peter from the Woodwell Climate Research Center.

Lori Townsend is the news director and senior host for Alaska Public Media. You can send her news tips and program ideas for Talk of Alaska and Alaska Insight at ltownsend@alaskapublic.org or call 907-550-8452.
Valerie Lake worked at Alaska Public Media from 2017 to 2025. She was the managing producer for Indie Alaska, director for Alaska Insight, and led the video production team. Valerie Lake has previously gone by the names, Valerie Lloyd and Valerie Kern.