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Alaska's Rivers Are Turning Orange as Thawing Permafrost Releases Metals Into Waterways
In recent years, the typical purples, blues and greens that color Alaska’s tundra ecosystems have been cut through with an unexpected hue as rivers run orange. The phenomenon was first widely noted by scientists in 2018,
Alaskan rivers are turning orange. Climate change could be to blame.
Climate change is likely causing dozens of rivers in Alaska to flow orange, and it could be disastrous for the state, researchers say.
Alaska's rivers are turning bright orange and as acidic as vinegar as toxic metal escapes from melting permafrost
Alaska's melting permafrost is dumping toxic metals into the state's rivers, turning them bright orange and making the water highly acidic. The contaminated rivers are so vibrant they can be seen from space,
"Like a milky orange juice": Alaskan rivers turning orange due to climate change, study finds
In Alaska, dozens of the state's rivers are turning orange and climate change seems to be to blame. According to a recent study published in the journal Communications Earth & Environment, iron and other toxic metals are leaching into the water supply for 75 streams in Alaska’s Brooks Range.
Alaska's clear rivers turn orange. The causes hints at global warming
The orange hue of the water, visible from space, is indeed alarming. The once crystal-clear water flowing in numerous rivers and streams in Alaska is gradually changing its appearance.
Three still missing after boat overturns in Alaska bay, officials say. One found dead
One person died and three people are still missing after a boat capsized into an Alaska bay, officials said. The boaters ...
Alaska Airlines brings back inflight hot meals for main cabin
SEATTLE — On Wednesday, May 22, Alaska Airlines announced the return of hot meals in their Main Cabins. The new menu items ...
Truck and camper catch fire in White Pass area near Skagway, Alaska
Fire officials in Skagway, Alaska, say a truck hauling a camper caught fire on Friday afternoon, at the summit of the White ...
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Biden administration advances conservation group's bid to list Gulf of Alaska king salmon as endangered or threatened
Experts say that the request, if granted, could force restrictions not just on salmon fishermen. but also on activity that ...
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Overhauling the federal Jones Act would benefit Alaska, including the Marine Highway System
The Alaska Marine Highway System ferry Columbia is seen in drydock on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, in Ketchikan, Alaska.
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Many Alaska king salmon stocks up for Endangered Species Act review after group’s petition
The National Marine Fisheries Service said Thursday that listing the chinook stocks might be necessary to save the species.
New Arctic Wolf Ale House strives to bring a little bit of Alaska to West Dundee
As you might expect by its name and decor, the newly opened Arctic Wolf Ale House in West Dundee has ties to Alaska. Located ...
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Alaska lawmakers pass child care legislation to buoy sector ‘in crisis’
“One of our values is mud,” said Christina Eubanks, the center’s director, before an exuberant and particularly mud-coated ...
Alaska mayor who wanted to give the homeless a one-way ticket out of Anchorage concedes election
The incumbent mayor of Alaska's largest city has lost his re-election bid. Dave Bronson, who had floated the idea of giving ...
Alaska Airlines to give 3,000 Maui families free round-trip flights
Alaska Airlines and officials have a launched a program to provide free round-trip flights to over 3,000 Maui wildfire ...
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Recapping the 33rd legislature | Alaska Insight
The challenges of funding Alaska government services, education, and the permanent fund dividend have become more intense ...
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Friend reflects on photographer, a Painesville native, killed by moose in Alaska
“We live in a small town in Alaska. It’s a beautiful town on the coast and Dale was really much part of the town,” said Tom ...