Cook Inletkeeper has asked the state to hold a public hearing on its claim that state certification of pollution discharges from Cook Inlet oil and gas facilities violates the U.S. Clean Water Act.
Twelve of 20 cruise ships cited for violating pollutant levels
JUNEAU -- An analysis by state regulators shows that more than half of the cruise ships that discharged wastewater regularly into Alaska waters received citations.
Geothermal dreams gain steam with leases
Want to buy some hot water? A lot of hot water? Maybe even enough to supply Anchorage with cheap, clean, reliable geothermal energy for years to come?
City recycling effort still working out wrinkles
In Seattle they call a guy like Wayne Ouzts a "sanitation engineer," but he prefers "trash man." These days, he'll also answer to "recycling king."
Declaring Cook Inlet beluga whales an endangered species - as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration did Friday - was only the first step toward protecting them.
Feds list Cook Inlet belugas as endangered species
After years of studies by federal scientists and lawsuits by conservation groups, Cook Inlet's fragile population of beluga whales was officially listed as an endangered species Friday by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Government reaches agreement on polar bear habitat
The federal government will designate "critical habitat" for polar bears in the ocean off Alaska's coast, a decision that could add restrictions to future offshore petroleum exploration or drilling.
Nine cruise ships cited for violations
JUNEAU -- State environmental regulators say nine cruise ships violated terms of their wastewater discharge permits during the first half of the cruise season this year.
Water quality in lower Kenai River improves
Water quality in the Kenai River improved over the summer with new antipollution measures in place, according to preliminary findings.
Feds will conduct status review of ice seals
The National Marine Fisheries Service will conduct a full status review of three Arctic seal species, focusing more attention on the plight of wildlife that depend on sea ice for survival.
Measure 4 failing by large margin
"No" votes took a big lead over "Yes" votes in the epic battle over Ballot Measure 4.
Anchorage eyes geothermal potential
The Municipality of Anchorage and a company with ties to Iceland have partnered to study whether geothermal energy could be used to help power the largest city in Alaska.
Cruise ship inspectors gain improved access
Cruise ship lines have made their vessels more accessible to state environmental monitors in the last month, according to the Department of Environmental Conservation.
Permafrost conference starts at UAF next week
Hundreds of scientists and engineers are convening at the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus next week to compare notes about permafrost and northern soils.
Cruise industry fires up against discharge rules
The tour begins in places cruise-ship passengers never see: the sewage treatment room at the bottom of the hull, the garbage room where crewmen sort paper and plastic amid the unmistakable smell of landfill.
Mat-Su methane project raises hopes, doubts
PALMER -- Helen Riley uses the word exciting to describe Fowler Oil and Gas Corp. The company, led by Bob Fowler, started moving dirt June 1 to prepare for a coal bed methane well in a lush hayfield along Trunk Road.
Center will sue to force walrus decision
A conservation group gave notice Tuesday that it will sue to force federal action on a petition to list the Pacific walrus as a threatened species because of threats from global warming and offshore petroleum development.
Effects of fertilizer spill near the Kenai River appear to be minimal
The early word from investigators checking out the scene of a big fertilizer spill that happened Friday in wetlands near the Kenai River is promising: no dead fish were spotted during a two-hour inspection of the site Saturday.
Sponsors seek withdrawal of 'clean water' initiative
The sponsors of a controversial "clean water" ballot initiative are asking to withdraw it today and say they will back another initiative.
Senators blast polar bear's 'threatened' status
WASHINGTON -- Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne announced Wednesday that the agency will list the polar bear as threatened under the Endangered Species Act, a decision that could cast the bears as the enduring symbol of the effects of global warming.
VIDEO
Steve Montgomery talks about the Single Action Shooting Society during a November event.
SECTION
A conviction in federal court and a loss in a U.S. Senate race has brought an end to his illustrious political career.
VIDEO
Triple D Farm and Hatchery owner Anthony Schmidt talks about the turkeys he's raising for Thanksgiving.
STORY
Charlie Vandergaw is under investigation for spending his summers cohabitating with wild bears.
PALIN RETURNS
So many questions, so many strategic choices, so many complications that didn't exist a few short months ago.
Here's how the U.S. Senate race broke down Tuesday in each of the state's 40 legislative districts.
VIDEO
Female inmates at Hiland Correctional Center participate in workshops to help prepare them for success outside of jail.
Homer developer fined for threatening river
Feds move toward drilling in right whale territory
Clean Water measure qualifies for ballot
Inspector probes delay over polar bear listing
Study seeks air pollution sources
Kincaid cleanup targets vehicle graveyard
Grants would aid erosion control
Begich to attend climate change conference
Nature given part of blame for thawing across Arctic region
Ribbon seal may be early warming victim, group says
Walruses killed in stampedes; global warming is blamed
Pavlof Volcano erupts; ash and lava spotted
State says no to herbicide use along Alaska Railroad's tracks
Forecast for winds, heavy snow threatens weekend travel plans
Snow in Valdez leaves Alaska newbie wide-eyed
Mercury to pass between Earth, sun today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Small quake near Anchorage jolts Alaska
Broken fuel tank line pours diesel onto ground
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