arctic

The Last Whole Place: Industrial Expansion and the Future of Alaska’s Western Arctic

On March 18, the United States federal government initiated the first of five scheduled oil and gas lease sales in…

Snow, Science, and a Sacred Arctic

On the frigid expanse of Alaska’s North Slope, a specialized team of researchers recently concluded a critical mission at the…

Arctic Methane Emissions and the Permafrost Feedback Loop: A Scientific Expedition to Alaska’s North Slope

In the remote expanse of Alaska’s North Slope, a team of specialized researchers has concluded a critical field operation aimed…

Arctic Permafrost Research Project Deploys Advanced Flux Tower to Monitor Escalating Methane and Carbon Dioxide Emissions on Alaskas North Slope

Researchers operating out of the Toolik Field Station on Alaska’s North Slope have successfully completed the installation of a specialized…

The Battle for the Western Arctic: Federal Oil Leasing and the Ecological Future of the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska

The federal government initiated a significant shift in Arctic policy on March 18th by opening the first of five mandated…

Arctic Research Team Installs Pioneering Flux Tower to Monitor Permafrost Thaw and Greenhouse Gas Emissions on Alaskas North Slope

A specialized team of scientists representing the Protect Our Winters (POW) Science Alliance and the Woodwell Climate Research Center has…

The Future of Alaska’s Western Arctic and the National Petroleum Reserve

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

Arctic Permafrost Dynamics and the Snow Insulation Feedback: Scientific Insights from the Toolik Field Station Expedition

The North Slope of Alaska has become a primary focal point for climate researchers as they seek to understand the…

Arctic Research Expedition Installs First Flux Tower at Permafrost Thaw Slump to Monitor Accelerating Carbon and Methane Emissions

A specialized team of scientists from the Protect Our Winters (POW) Science Alliance recently completed a high-stakes deployment at the…

Arctic Oil Leasing and the Preservation of America’s Last Wild Frontier

The federal government officially initiated the first of five scheduled lease sales in Alaska’s Western Arctic on March 18, marking…