Alaska

The Arctic is becoming a hot spot for data centers

Modern society increasingly depends on digital technologies that keep banks, transportation, and even your…

Inside one of Alaska’s national parks, a fight looms over a possible gold mine

An Alaska Native corporation leased mineral rights inside a national park to Contango Ore…

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons, a human rights priority for Alaska

The crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) in Alaska is not an…

Typhoons and other climate threats could cost Alaska billions. After last month’s storm, advocates say it’s time to act

A study published before the storm said there’s an $80 million-a-year gap in money…

Weekend Video: Stories of Subsistence

“Subsistence isn’t just about food. It’s about who we are.” In our Weekend Video…

In and out of love: Arctic politics update

This is a reproduction of an article that first appeared on 66° North. If…

On rivers and in courtrooms, Alaska battles for land inside national parks and preserves
On rivers and in courtrooms, Alaska battles for land inside national parks and preserves

For decades, Alaska land managers have been working to confirm the state’s ownership of…

Alaska, not Greenland, should worry the United States in the Arctic

This article was originally published by The Arctic Institute. In 2024, China inched closer…