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NASA's cloud-free Alaska photo is pretty, scary

On June 17, 2013, NASA's Terra Satellite captured a rare photograph of a clear view of Alaska. While the photo itself is beautiful, the reason for the nearly cloud-free sky has concerning implications for climate change.




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Melting ice and rising seas will make Alaskan villagers America's first climate refugees

Adapting to climate change is going to affect the lives of every human on Earth. But for some those impacts are hitting a little sooner and a little harder than they are for others.




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MacGyver actor Richard Dean Anderson rode 5,641 miles from Minnesota to Alaska when he was 17

Though accompanied by several friends at the beginning of this trip, he traveled the last thirty-three days alone.




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It took 25 years for Alaska sea otters to get over the Exxon Valdez oil spill

A federal study of sea otters in Prince William Sound, Alaska, where the Exxon Valdez supertanker spilled around 30,000,000 gallons of oil about 25 years ago has concluded that the otters have returned to pre-spill numbers.




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Obama to add 12.3 million acres to Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

The largest wildlife refuge in the United States needs protection from oil & gas development.




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Alaska’s latest crop was once a Soviet military secret

Long admired for its beneficial medicinal properties, Alaskan farmers are happy to find that this Siberian herb loves their climate.




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The mystery of Alaska’s dead fin whales

Nine of these giant endangered animals have died recently; all at roughly the same time and place. What’s going on?




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Statoil follows Shell out of Alaska

The Norwegian oil company announced that’s its ended its plans to drill in Alaska.




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Alaska SeaLife Center replaces fossil fuels with sea water power

The aquarium and wildlife rescue center uses a unique heat pump system to cover 98% of its heating needs.




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Alaskan mom builds lovely tiny house -- and is offering the plans for free (Video)

With the aim of inspiring others to start building things, this self-taught carpenter mother of two is giving away the DIY plans for this tiny house and the furniture inside for free.




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Eerily beautiful photos show Alaskan 'ice formations' of CO2 & methane

What do greenhouse gases bubbling up look like? In these starkly elegant images, we get to seem them up close.




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On sailing to Alaska with two toddlers in tow

Author Caroline Van Hemert talks about the importance of exposing kids to challenging situations and the rewards that come of it.




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Why Alaska hasn't had a polar bear attack since 1993

Polar bear attacks are on the rise thanks to diminishing sea ice, but Alaska's Polar Bear Patrol is doing an incredible job of keeping the peace.




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'The Sun is a Compass: A 4,000-mile Journey into the Alaskan Wilds' (book review)

An ambitious couple set out to travel from Washington to the Alaskan Arctic, off the beaten track and under their own power.




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Sky the avalanche dog is having a beautiful retirement (video)

After spending most of her life in search and rescue, this grand 13-year-old Australian Shepherd is enjoying her golden years with her companion human.




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Shell quits off-shore drilling in Alaska for the 'foreseeable future'

Today, Shell announced it will abandon exploratory drilling off the coast of Alaska.




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New Zealand bemoans water pollution, but won't limit dairy

It's uncomfortable to face the source of the pollution.




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Bicimaquinas: The bike machines of Guatemala

Corn mills, water pumps, blenders and more: the bicycle as a tool for self-empowerment.




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9 tips to avoid illness from salad greens

In a cruel twist of irony, some of the world's healthiest food – leafy greens – have become some of the riskiest in terms of foodborne illness.




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What the Heck? Second Coal Ash Spill, this Time in Alabama

Image: Google Maps. We think this is the Widows Creek power plant where the spill happened, but if anyone from Alabama could confirm, please do so in the comments. Coal Waste Spill at At Alabama Coal Plant It wasn't so long ago that we were writing




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Nature Conservancy Land Purchase Could Save Alabama's Red Hills Salamander

A little salamander that is found in only a




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Mobile Bay Alabama's First Line Of Oil Defense Is Bigger Boom On 2,000 Pound Anchors

A most painful demonstration of Murphy's Law - that




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BP Goes For Extra Hurricane Point: 22 Mile Long Plume Moving Toward Alabama

British Petroleum has created a 22 mile long undersea oil plume, measured as "dispersed" beneath the ocean's surface, stretching from the wellhead, toward Mobile Alabama. Via the Chron: "The thick plume was detected




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100-1000 And Restore Coastal Alabama Partnership's Inaugural Massive Oyster Reef Restoration

Last weekend, January 22nd - 23rd , over 500 volunteers from Alabama and across the country came together in Mobile Bay to lay the beginnings of oyster reefs. The volunteers strapped on boots




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Alabama Becomes First State To Officially Adopt Anti-Agenda 21 Legislation

Environmentalists and Urban Planners on the run as smart growth and sustainability become illegal in the State.




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Alabama man feeds the homeless by teaching them to grow their own food

Even in the dark pit of poverty, where rays of hope shine their dimmest, there's often still light enough for a new life to take hold.




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Alabama Teen Fights Pollution in her Community

Cece Durden, a 17-year-old from Uniontown, Alabama, fights coal ash pollution in her hometown




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Don't forget the humble Greek salad

Hurry, before the tomatoes set sail for the season, indulge in a big, beautiful Horiatiki salad.




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Our galaxy's central black hole has become suddenly ravenous

Astronomers are stunned and stumped by the brightest light seen in 24 years of observations of the black hole at the center of our galaxy.




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B'Kid, the Balance Bike that Grows with your Child (Photos)

A wooden kids' bike with a cork seat adapts to the child's necessity as it learns how to cycle. First as a tricycle, then a balance bike and finally as a bike with pedals B'Kid is a longlasting and beautiful object.




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Can co-working vacations offer a better work-life balance?

More and more people are working remotely. Now, alternative travel companies are offering what they are calling "co-workations" -- a combination of a creative business trip and inspirational adventure holiday for location-independent professionals.




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Record-breaking inflatable wind turbine to float 1000 feet above Alaska

Fairbanks, Alaska, will be home to the demonstration project of the next generation Buoyant Airborne Turbine, which will fly 1000 feet off the ground.




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Thousands of children in Malawi are learning how to grow food at school

The Malawi Schools Permaculture Clubs, a recipient of the 2018 Lush Spring Prize, provides basic gardening kits and lesson packs to teachers in order to teach valuable agricultural skills.




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New Zealand climate change campaign calls for less

Finally, talking about lifestyle changes and using less instead of buying more green stuff.




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Tiny house from New Zealand is actually almost tiny

After years of tiny house bloat, it is nice to see a minimalist design that gets back to the essentials.




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Obama’s trip to Alaska brings out mixed responses about his climate legacy

President Obama talks about the need for climate action in the state where he recently green-lighted off-shore drilling.




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How to grow and harvest 'cut and come again' lettuce, for perpetual salad greens

Harvesting a large crisp head of lettuce from the garden is a wonderful thing, but for faster yields and longer harvests, a cut and come again lettuce bed can put salad on your plate all season long.




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Malaysia struggles with its dubious reputation for palm oil

It resents the world for criticizing the industry, yet understands that some things need to change.




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Balance Bar Launches World's First Rainforest Alliance Certified Energy Bar

Get your dark chocolate fix with less guilt. Balance Bar introduces a new energy bar featuring sustainably farmed cocoa beans.




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How to live like a millionaire on an ordinary salary in sustainable style

What would you do if you had a million dollars?




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Children's bodies contain alarming levels of plastic chemicals

A German study reveals that we're doing a poor job of keeping of safeguarding children's health when it comes to plastic.





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Study: Small Business Owners Are Not Taking Full Advantage of Available Resources - Kala Gibson Video

Kala Gibson, Head of Business Banking at Fifth Third Bank, discusses the importance of small businesses to our economy and communities




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Farmers in New Zealand are offended by climate change curriculum

Advice to eat less meat and dairy is seen as "biting the hand that feeds."







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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® to honor legendary Hispanic TV personality Cristina Saralegui at upcoming FedEx/St. Jude Angels and Stars Gala - Celeb Gala B-roll

Miami Gala celebrity B-roll for download




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Study: Small Business Owners Are Not Taking Full Advantage of Available Resources - Kala Gibson Video

Kala Gibson, Head of Business Banking at Fifth Third Bank, discusses the importance of small businesses to our economy and communities