It’s been warmer in Alaska than in three dozen other states. If someone asked you, “Where can I go in the United States to escape the frigid air this January?” what would you say?

Alaska, often referred to as the last frontier, is at the forefront of climate change, with regions experiencing dramatic temperature increases that far exceed global averages. Recent studies have highlighted hotspots of extreme warming across the state,

A seemingly minor trickle of groundwater beneath Alaska’s tundra is quietly releasing vast amounts of carbon into the ocean. This finding comes from researchers at The University of Texas at Austin, who discovered that this hidden process is adding an estimated 230 tons of organic carbon per day into the Beaufort Sea during summer.

The Alaska Gold Rush town of Nome was hundreds of miles from anywhere, cut off by the frozen sea and under siege from a contagious disease known as the “strangling angel” for the way it suffocated chi

A bleak side-by-side image of the weather on opposite sides of the United States this week appears to show a stark shift in weather behavior. This week, several states in the South saw a rare and deadly snowstorm while Alaska was snow-free with a partially sunny sky.

While some changes in mushing come from development in the sport, others have been forced by a changing climate. One part of the story is told in the DNA of the dogs.

“Understanding what is happening in Alaska regarding climate change can also help us understand how New York State and this part of the country could be impacted in the decades to come.” Parts of Alaska are seeing weather that more closely resembles a ...

Alaska's political leaders are cheering an executive order that aims to boost oil and gas drilling, mining and logging in the state. But environmental groups say Trump's policies are worrisome.

The Arctic region has shifted from storing carbon dioxide to releasing it into the atmosphere, according to the 2024 Arctic Report Card released by the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

The president said he’d declare an energy emergency, increase drilling and end support for electric cars. His pivot to oil and gas follows the hottest year in recorded history.

A U.S. Air Force pilot was reported to be safe after a single-seat F-35 fighter jet crashed Tuesday at a base in Alaska.

During the first week of his second term, President Trump issued a slew of executive orders (EOs) and presidential memorandums that directly