Have you ever attended a public comment meeting that didn’t want the public to comment? I have. Six, actually. All in one week! The owners of the Eklutna Hydroelectric Project held information–erm, “public comment”–meetings last week in Palmer, Anchorage, and Eagle River. They were certainly “informational,” to say the least. Charts, numbers, and graphics, oh my. Cherry-picked information to intentionally …
It’s Time to Shift the Power in 2024!
Can you feel the energy? It’s time for a significant change – a shift in power!Support Our Work – Donate!The concept of shifting power, whether in societal dynamics or energy generation, symbolizes a transformative journey with far-reaching effects. Socially, it means championing inclusivity, equitable decision-making, and elevating diverse voices for a fairer and more balanced society. In terms of electricity, …
Bro, Enough Bycatch
But moderation isn’t everyone’s net, and many out-of-state trawling companies are reaping it all and sowing bubkis for us. Take action today.
Our Piece of the Pie
There is a $27 Billion pie to be allocated to energy efficiency, renewable energy, clean transportation, battery storage projects, and more. Take action, voice your support for the state Green Bank!
Wing-and-a-Prayer budgeting for DEC
The Department of Environmental Conservation hopes to sell the State Legislature on a costly program to take over responsibility for federal permitting of wetland development.
A Just Transition to an Indigenized Future
Native American Heritage Month is a time to reflect on a 10,000 year legacy of stewardship, and to look forward.
Simple Steps for Salmon Protection
The solutions to the myriad of salmon issues we face aren’t simple but the end goal is: Protecting our Salmon for generations to come.
A special step towards a better future
What if Alaskans have the power to change the trajectory of our entire nation? The Alaska Center’s Hot Takes In A Cold Place Blog
Hot Takes in A Cold Place: You Can Stop Pebble Mine
TAKE ACTION TO STOP PEBBLE MINE“Life is short, art long, opportunity fleeting, experience treacherous, judgment difficult” – Hippocrates That nifty aphorism could apply to the fight against the Pebble Mine aside from the difficulty of judgment part. It is a long fight, seemingly a generational fight, but the one thing we know is that a majority of Alaskans have judged …
An Agency Boondoggle
Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation eyeing take over of federal wetlands permitting program under Clean Water Act Section 404.