Yoram Bauman on “Comedy, Economics, and Carbon Tax!”
Yoram Bauman is an environmental economist and a carbon tax Fellow at Sightline Institute. He has a PhD in economics from the University of Washington and works in Washington state and elsewhere on climate change economics and policy, particularly focusing on carbon pricing. His most recent academic paper (“Climate Sensitivity: Should the Climate Tail Wag the Policy Dog?”) was co-authored with UW climate scientist Gerard Roe and appeared in the April 2013 issue of Climatic Change. Dr. Bauman is part of the CarbonWA.org effort to bring a revenue-neutral carbon tax to Washington State.
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In My Family: How are you?
Dewey Hoffman teaches Raven how to say, HOW ARE YOU? in the Denakk'e - Koyukon Athabascan language.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020
Debate continues in the Alaska legislature after the Governor proposes a supplemental dividend. Plus: An exploration of who gets to be called a "real" Alaskan. And, an Alaska Native woman files a sexual assault case against the City of Nome.
Denali Highway & Tangle Lakes
While tourists ride the buses into Denali National Park, Alaskans are driving, cycling, hiking and canoeing the other Denali -- The Denali Highway, an unpaved road to the wilderness leading from Paxson through the Alaska Range to Cantwell. On the next Outdoor Explorer, we’ll learn about this spectacular alpine route, the incredible outdoor opportunities, and the archeology of the place. Ancient people left evidence of the some of the earliest human travel in the Americas.
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Algo Nuevo: September 21, 2014
Here’s the Sunday, September 21, 2014 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera — Something New with Dave Luera. If you have questions, comments...
Doing right by kids: How to pay for quality early childhood education at a scale we need?
Today's question came from a listener, a father who has weathered and completed his own family's journey through expensive childcare, for which he's grateful....
Alaska News Nightly: November 30, 2010
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Algo Nuevo September 30, 2018
Here’s the Sunday, September 30th, 2018 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera — Something New with Dave Luera. If you have questions, comments or music requests for host Dave, send email to algonuevo@alaskapublic.org or post your comment at the bottom of this post.
Algo Nuevo: August 10, 2008
Here’s the music playlist from the August 10, 2008 edition of Algo Nuevo — Something New.If you have questions, comments or music requests for...
Alaska News Nightly: October 8, 2008
The State Supreme Court hears "Troopergate" arguments - and will rule tomorrow. Also, the Judge in the Ted Stevens trial decides not to...
Alaska News Nightly: August 3, 2009
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Algo Nuevo: April 13, 2008
Here's the music playlist from the April 13, 2008 edition of Algo Nuevo -- Something New.If you have questions, comments or music requests for...
Soul to Soul: April 19-20, 2014
Here’s the music playlist from the April 19-20, 2014, edition of Soul to Soul with Marvel and Sherry Johnson. All tracks played are listed...
AK: Yard Sales
Friday, July 29
Yard sales are a great summer tradition in this state. Thrifty Alaskans scour neighborhoods for good deals on used kitchenware, baby clothes and furniture.
Alaska News Nightly: April 8, 2008
BP and ConocoPhillips announce plans to build a natural gas pipeline to the lower 48. Reaction from politicians both in Juneau and Washington, DC...
Midnight Sun Jazz December 8th, 2018
Here’s the Saturday December 8th, 2018 edition of Midnight Sun Jazz, with host Ed Ulman.
Palmer judge to launch Family Infant Toddler (FIT) therapeutic court
Courts have a role in protecting the most vulnerable in society. Young children are especially vulnerable; their early experiences actually shape their brain development. An Alaska judge is launching a therapeutic court with the welfare of young children in mind.
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Elementary students learn an Hour of Code
Susitna Elementary students joined over 52 million others around the world to learn about computer programming through the Hour of Code.
Rasmuson Foundation Individual Artist Awards: Pulling back the curtain on the application process
For more than a decade and a half, the Rasmuson Foundation has stood with Alaskan artists. Their Individual Artist Awards (IAA) nourish the artist...
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, Feb. 18, 2019
Senators question Dunleavy’s budget proposal; Suspect arrested for 25-year-old murder of UAF student; Industry launches campaign to rid ocean of plastic. Is it for real?; 5 people rescued from life raft after vessel sinks southwest of Unalaska; Ketchikan, Peterburg and Wrangell all low on hydropower; Part of Bering Sea Pacific cod fishery could move toward quota system; UAF to name new coastal research vessel; Fashion faux pas? MLM company LuLaRoe sued in Alaska over sales taxes.; Mushers cap off 2019 Yukon Quest at annual banquet