Thawing permafrost is causing trouble for the Red Dog mine. Solutions could be costly.
Rusting rivers and huge rainfall have complicated pollution control at Northwest Alaska’s massive zinc mine.
BY Max GrahamDec 2, 2025
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#CLIMATE CHANGE
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Typhoons and other climate threats could cost Alaska billions. After last month’s storm, advocates say it’s time to act.
A study published before the storm said there's an $80 million-a-year gap in money needed to protect or move coastal communities.
BY Nathaniel HerzNov 7, 2025
Anchorage electricity prices could go up again. Blame the warm winter.
Anchorage utility executives say that a mild winter translated into lower electricity sales — and a hole in their budget.
BY Nathaniel HerzJul 18, 2025
In Norway, a fossil fuel feud at a celebration of the national sport
A standoff between World Championships organizers and Norwegian climate advocates is threatening to mar an otherwise impeccably executed event.
BY Nathaniel HerzMar 4, 2025