arctic

Arctic Research Expedition Monitors Permafrost Thaw and Methane Emissions on Alaskas North Slope

A team of climate scientists recently concluded a critical field operation at the Toolik Field Station on Alaska’s North Slope,…

The Fate of the Western Arctic Amid Federal Oil Lease Expansions and Conservation Demands

The federal government officially initiated the first of five mandated oil and gas lease sales in Alaska’s Western Arctic on…

Outdoor Coalition Delivers Major Arctic Protection Petition to Capitol Hill Amid New Federal Drilling Legislation

In a coordinated effort to influence federal land management policy, representatives from Protect Our Winters (POW) and the Alaska Wilderness…

Arctic Permafrost Research at Toolik Field Station Uncovers Critical Methane Feedback Loops and the Complex Role of Snow Insulation

The scientific community has reached a critical juncture in understanding the Arctic’s role in global climate regulation, as researchers from…

Receipts in Hand: How the Outdoor State Showed Up for the Arctic

A high-profile coalition of professional athletes, climate scientists, Indigenous representatives, and conservation advocates convened on Capitol Hill last week to…

Federal Leasing Commences in Alaskas Western Arctic Amid Growing Environmental and Economic Debates

The United States federal government has officially initiated the first of five mandated oil and gas lease sales in the…

Indigenous Sovereignty and Environmental Conservation Converge at Emergency Gwich’in Gathering to Protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

In early September, Brennan Lagasse, a member of the Protect Our Winters (POW) Creative Alliance and a professor of sustainability…

Environmental Coalition Delivers 6,000-Signature Petition to Capitol Hill Seeking Permanent Protections for Arctic Landscapes Amid Legislative Shifts

Representatives from the climate advocacy organization Protect Our Winters and the Alaska Wilderness League arrived on Capitol Hill this week…