Elizabeth Jenkins, Alaska's Energy Desk - Juneau
State wants public input on how to spend Volkswagen settlement money
The $8 million could go towards investments in electric vehicle infrastructure or upgrades to diesel-powered transportation. Listen now
Wolves are eating sea otters near Gustavus. What does that mean for the deer?
On a recent camping trip, a Gustavus man realized that wolves weren’t just eating deer at a beloved hunting spot. One notorious marine predator appears to be becoming the prey. Listen now
How tourists could see the Mendenhall Glacier after it retreats
The Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center is preparing for a future that includes more tourists and a melting attraction. Listen now
Making a better “hot dog of the sea”
Tyre Lanier visited Alaska a few decades ago to encourage fisheries to make an in-demand seafood product. Now he’s back with a way to improve it. Listen now
Former climate official says details surrounding his reassignment look “damning” for Trump admin
Joel Clement resigned in October after being ousted from his position working on issues like coastal resilience and village relocation in Alaska. Listen now
Sealaska Corporation announces multimillion dollar deal to keep trees in the ground
Southeast’s regional Native corporation is using some of its lands for carbon sequestration. It’s the first carbon bank in the state to be approved for the California cap-and-trade market. Listen now
As Sitkans wait for roe, news of sickness from herring eggs in Canada
Typically, cholera is associated with tropical destinations. But recently, the bacteria that can cause the disease was found in subsistence herring eggs in British Columbia. Listen now
The Cost of Cold: Staying warm in Nome
As the Bering Strait becomes more accessible, the mayor of Nome says there’s an upside to less sea ice. Listen now
Juneau schools leave room for debate in climate change curriculum
New science standards being considered don’t shy away from attributing it to an increase of human activity. But how that’s taught in the classroom could be up to interpretation. Listen now
This halibut hook is an innovation for the past, present and future
Few people still use the hand-carved halibut hook. But there’s a push to make sure the tradition sticks around. Listen now
Trump administration sued over Pacific walrus
The Center for Biological Diversity filed the lawsuit because the Pacific walrus wasn't granted an Endangered Species Act listing. Listen now
Trying to solve a moose-sized mystery in the tundra near Nome
There's been more snowfall than what was typical a few decades ago. Moose can handle heavy snow, but their environment appears to be changing. Listen now
This man wants to bring more electricity to Juneau. What’s the hold up?
Duff Mitchell has a big vision for a small rectangular plot in downtown Juneau. He envisions it as the future site for a district heating facility. Listen now
Another year, another round of proposed Trump cuts for marine mammal programs
Sen. Lisa Murkowski cautioned: "Don’t get too exercised about things if you see that it’s been zeroed out." Listen now
New federal report looks at wildlife in a changing ANWR
“My attitude is science can only help us in understanding what’s likely to happen,” said Todd Atwood, a USGS wildlife biologist. Listen now
In rural Alaska, looking inside the home to reduce energy costs
A batch of new energy assessors, who live in Southeast villages, are being trained to spot areas that could be more efficient. Listen now
Who released the bulk of greenhouse gases into Alaska’s air?
DEC commissioner Larry Hartig said in a press release Tuesday that the findings weren’t “unexpected.” Listen now
State leads new efforts to restore Roadless Rule exemption
There have been numerous attempts recently to sidestep U.S. Forest Service management of the Tongass National Forest. Listen now
Supreme Court says bearded seal still threatened, despite legal battle
The Alaska Oil and Gas Association and the American Petroleum Institute challenged the Endangered Species Act listing decision. Listen now
What caused the Blob? Scientists conclude, we did
In 2014, a warm water system — known as the Blob — wreaked havoc in the waters of the Gulf of Alaska. Listen now