The Political Voice for the Environment
Interior Secretary Ken Salazar is headed to Alaska
September 02, 2010 - This week, the Obama appointee whose oversight affects everything from hunting rights for rural Alaskans to oil and gas development in the Arctic will travel to our state to discuss "matters of importance" to the people who live here.
Fairbanks air pollution linked to increased hospital visits
August 31, 2010 - Here's more bad news for Fairbanks on air pollution: A new state health study shows when pollution from tiny particulates rises in the Fairbanks North Star Borough, more people go to the hospital
Alaskans Sound Off on Drilling
August 27, 2010 - Forum: White House decisions to halt offshore exploration after Gulf spill has both fans and foes.
Ballot Measure 1 soundly rejected
August 25, 2010 - A voter proposition to put limits on lobbying and campaign donations went down to defeat Tuesday. With more than half the votes counted, more than 60 percent were against Ballot Measure 1.
Alyeska's self-audit renews calls for TAPS citizens' advisory group
August 24, 2010 - Alyeska Pipeline Service Co.'s recent announcement that it will do its own audit of the integrity of the 800-mile long trans-Alaska pipeline has renewed calls for a citizens oversight group for the pipeline.
The Conservation Blog
August 20, 2010 - August 20th, 2010- Read about the two ballot measures appearing on August 24th's primary ballot.
Results trump rhetoric in measuring Stevens' environmental record
August 19, 2010 - The closer the issue got to oil and gas development in the Arctic Refuge, the more vociferous his anti-environment rant got. While I experienced this side of "Uncle Ted," I also knew how the depth of his character and love for Alaska led him to be one of Alaska's most influential conservationists.
Don’t be fooled! No one wins with 1!
August 17, 2010 - August 24th Alaskans will vote on Ballot Measure 1, a deceptively worded initiative that would cut thousands of Alaskans out of the political process.
Green groups reap benefits from record grant-giving year
August 16, 2010 - Alaska's environmental movement is alive and well, at least financially. The Alaska Conservation Foundation on Monday announced a record-breaking year in terms of the money it was able to dole out to groups pursing environmental causes.
Native corporation joins effort to stop Pebble mine project
August 13, 2010 - LETTER TO THE EPA: Natives ask for prohibition on using state land at Kvichak, Nushagak headwaters.
