Archive for ‘alaska’
Many ways to see Alaska glaciers
February 14th, 2008
There are thousands of glaciers in Alaska, and seeing some up close will surely be a highlight of any trip you might be planning to the 49th state this summer. You can see glaciers from the deck of a ship, paddling in a canoe, by floatplane or helicopter, or by driving and hiking to a park.
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Alaskan sea drilling plans criticized
January 3rd, 2008
The federal government will open up nearly 46,000 square miles off Alaska’s northwest coast to petroleum leases next month, a decision condemned by enviromental groups that contend the industrial activity will harm northern marine mammals.
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Loss of sea ice could harm walrus
December 24th, 2007
Federal marine mammal experts in Alaska studying the effects of global warming on walrus, polar bears and ice seals warn there are limit to the protections they can provide.
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Global warming rapidly progresses
December 13th, 2007
Scientists say that this summer’s accelerated Arctic ice melt could be a sign that global warming has passed the tipping point
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Glacier surfing all the rage in Alaska
August 17th, 2007
A professional surfing team from Hawaii flew to Alaska to give glacier surfing a try. Surfers say the ride on these glacier-made waves can last a minute.
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Polar bears on Endangered Species list
December 29th, 2006
Polar bears number 20,000 to 25,000 worldwide, with about 4,700 in Alaska and the surrounding waters. Arctic ice coverage in recent years has been the lowest on record and studies have found polar bears to be smaller and suffering from lack of food. Some have drowned swimming vast distances of open
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