Yereth Rosen, Alaska Beacon
Alaskapox a subject of scientific intrigue while world copes with more dangerous monkeypox
Like other diseases caused by Orthopoxvirus strains, Alaskapox is found in small mammals, animal populations that can get overlooked
When the temperature hits 70, Alaskans feel the heat — and start suffering health ills
Acclimatization, the angle of the sun at high latitudes and other factors make summer heat more intense in Alaska.
Pollutants from far distances found in Bering Sea animals hunted by Indigenous people
The study, published in the journal Environmental Science and Pollution Research, focuses on marine mammals and reindeer harvested by the Yup’ik residents of St. Lawrence Island, at the southern end of the Bering Strait.
High levels of toxins in clams follows rapid warmup in Gulf of Alaska waters
Warm conditions in the waters surrounding the Alaska Peninsula have produced algal blooms that threaten the safety of food important to coastal residents.
Moose population boom, linked to climate change, inspires some hunting changes
The changes in the Togiak National Wildlife Refuge fit a wider pattern of wildlife shifts that affect subsistence users.
Avian influenza’s arrival in Alaska signals danger for other parts of the world
Alaska is a globally significant reservoir and distribution point for viruses carried by birds.
ConocoPhillips starts production at new Alpine satellite field
The well was drilled about a month ago by Doyon 26, the largest mobile drill rig in North America and nicknamed “The Beast.”
Alaska US House candidates use industry forum to try to stand out in crowded field
With four dozen people vying to become Alaska’s sole U.S. House member, how does anyone corral contenders into a meaningful public forum?