Looking Back: Fifty Years of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Originally published by the National Wildlife Federation in 2010, this piece by writer and guide Michael Engelhard commemorates the fiftieth anniversary of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (originally called the Arctic National Wildlife Range). In some ways, it...
Alaska voices speak up for Alaska lands: Protect the Arctic Refuge
Early this morning Alaska time, the Department of Interior issued a pre-publication notice announcing that tomorrow, April 20th, they will initiate the scoping for an Environmental Impact Statement on leasing in the Coastal Plain of the Arctic Refuge. Tomorrow’s...
Connections, community, & challenge: wisdom from past interns
As summer 2018 approaches, we’re looking forward to meeting this year’s interns, and reflecting on the smart, thoughtful, and passionate young people who have joined us in past years. In that vein, we’re sharing reflections from our summer 2017...
Report Demonstrates Alaska Communities’ Efforts to Move Beyond Fossil Fuel Economy
It’s been a few months since we released Beyond Fossil Fuels: Planning a just transition for Alaska’s economy, a report demonstrating that Alaskans are already on the path towards a renewable energy future, and that policy makers must support a just...
Cracking the Landscape: Birds and the Ambler Road
Like a small crack in a windshield, a road to the Ambler Mining District could send consequences throughout the vast tracts of intact wildland this proposed 211-mile industrial intrusion would traverse. For a glimpse at the potential ramifications on wildlife, we need look no further than birds.
Roles of Movement
Fairbanks has been a flourish of grassroots activity since the election. The energy is palpable. I cannot count the number of people asking, “what can I do?” There is an incredibly rooted energy that runs deep within Fairbanks between groups and individuals that have been sharing their energy and emotional capital for years, in some cases decades or generations.
Keep It In The Ground
Over the course of May 2016, protests loosely linked by the #BreakFree and Keep It In The Ground movements rocked 6 continents, mobilizing over 30,000 people in direct action toward a more just and sustainable energy future. Protestors called to stop mining of all remaining fossil fuel reserves and shift to a 100% renewable energy economy. They argued for an end to oil and gas leases on public lands, in order to begin the transition away from fossil-based fuels and lay the groundwork for sustainable and socially just economies.
Fight for the Land, but Enjoy it, Too
It was a blustery day on the airstrip at Kaktovik. The sudden gusts made you stiffen, turn your back from the sprawling sea of ice, and reach deep into your pockets for warmth. There stood the famed renegade, Edward Abbey, in a frozen stance, waiting for the morning plane. He had just floated the Kongakut River…
Upcoming Events
Jul
30
Mon
7:00 pm
Tim Easton Benefit Concert
@ Northern Alaska Environmental Center
Tim Easton Benefit Concert
@ Northern Alaska Environmental Center
Jul 30 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Nashville-based Alaska favorite songwriter Tim Easton will perform a benefit concert in our backyard on College Road. Proceeds from this intimate listening experience will support our work to protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Tickets[...]