Trump green lights oil and gas drilling in Alaska
Oil and gas companies will be allowed to drill in a protected nature reserve, 7.8 million hectares of wilderness across northeastern Alaska.
Alaska, a mine threatens thousands of bears’ natural habitat
Pebble Mine, a new mining project in Alaska, threatens the habitat of thousands of brown bears as well as the local fishing industry.
Kivalina, photos of the Alaskan village that could be gone by 2025
Kivalina is located on a small island once guarded by sea ice, which is now melting due to global warming. While the sea threatens to wipe the village off the face of the Earth, its inhabitants refuse to give up their lives and traditions.
US judge reverses Trump’s order, reinstating Obama’s ban on Arctic drilling
The United States will have to obey restrictions and won’t be able to expand oil exploration in the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans, against President Trump’s will.
The story of Chris McCandless, the intrepid adventurer who inspired Into the Wild
It’s been 27 years since the death of Chris McCandless, the young man who dropped everything to experience authentic life in Alaska’s wilderness. His story has been told in the book and movie Into the Wild.
Alaska, a village will have to relocate due to climate change
The inhabitants of Shishmaref, a small village in the heart of Alaska, have decided to relocate their town due to rising sea levels.
Shell abandons Arctic oil drilling
The oil giant has announced it will end exploration drilling in Alaska. A huge victory for environmental activists.
President Obama goes to Alaska to shine a spotlight on climate change
Barack Obama goes to Alaska, takes part in an extreme reality show and writes of his experience in a blog. The aim? To show Americans and the world what climate change is.
Hundreds of kayaks row against Shell in Seattle
Environmental activists occupied the port of Seattle to stop Shell from reaching the Arctic and destroying it through drilling activities.
Midnight sun in Alaska
Let’s experience the summer solstice in Alaska, when the sun never sets, in this stunning video. It’s the midnight sun.