In the last few decades, shrubs in the Arctic tundra have transformed themselves into trees as a result of the warming Arctic climate, at a speed and magnitude that is … [Read full article]
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Rising Arctic Temperatures Result in More Tundra Fires
On July 16 of 2010 a lightning strike caused the Anaktuvuk River Fire which ended up burning more than a thousand square kilometres of tundra on Alaska’s North Slope, and … [Read full article]
Book Review: Shopping For Porcupine
With Alaska in the political spotlight, and with that spotlight showcasing someone with a less-than-stellar record when it comes to the environment, reading about sustainable life in Alaska, in this … [Read full article]