Record-Breaking Heat Around the World (in Photos)
Last month was Earth's hottest June on record. Temperatures soared up to 115 degrees Fahrenheit in parts of Europe—and July is off to its own record-shattering start.
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The Wettest Part of Alaska Is Experiencing Extreme Drought. Is Climate Change to Blame?
The drought has had damaging economic and ecological impacts.
In the Land of Hope and Grief
An art therapy project in an Alaska Native village helps teens talk about suicide in their community.
Shrinking Seasonal Ice in the Bering Sea Threatens Local Livelihoods
Recent storms have destroyed the progress made in ice formation endangering coastal habitats and fishing practices.
Can Government Spending Really Increase Happiness?
Research suggests it can—but the real answer is more complicated.
Meet the Young Alaska Natives Pursuing a Successful Career in the STEM Fields
Pushing back against stereotypes, students in the Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program outperform students of all backgrounds in math and science.
The Trump Administration Approves the First Offshore Oil Facility in Federal Waters Off of Alaska
Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke on Tuesday announced the approval of the first offshore oil production facility in federal waters off the coast of Alaska.
Fat Bear Week Is Over, but the Glory of America’s Fattest Bears Lives on
The competition, which ended Tuesday, provided flashes of joy during this tumultuous news cycle.
A Man Assaults a Native Woman—and Never Sees a Day in Jail
Seeing these crimes go unpunished can make indigenous communities feel hopeless. But in dark times, I take inspiration from our grandmothers.
In Kotzebue, Alaska, Hunters Are Bringing Traditional Foods—and a Sense of Comfort—to Their Local Elders
In one tiny city in Alaska, hunters are working to provide the local elderly population with access to traditional foods. By making that effort, they have become a model for a person-centered approach to care.