4 results for "alaska"
🌍 Planet WinsNew Tool Helps Cold Regions Plan Cleaner EV Charging
Researchers at UBC developed a planning framework that helps cold-weather regions balance cost and emissions when powering electric vehicle chargers. Their Alaska study found a balanced approach cuts emissions 15% while costing 22% less than the cleanest option.
🌍 Planet WinsAlaska's Forest Shift Could Slash Wildfire Carbon Loss
As birch and aspen trees replace spruce forests after fires in Alaska and Canada, wildfires release less than half the carbon emissions. This natural shift could help slow climate change instead of accelerating it.
💛 Acts of KindnessCordova, Alaska Community Rallies $20K Match to Rebuild Beloved Skaters' Cabin
The Cordova Community Foundation is turning donations into double impact with a $20,000 matching grant to rebuild the cherished Skaters' Cabin at Eyak Lake. Thanks to an outpouring of community support, the project has already raised nearly $16,000, bringing the beloved gathering spot closer to reality for future generations.
🌍 Planet WinsSpectacular Northern Lights Show Could Delight Stargazers Across 12 States Tonight!
Sky watchers across the northern United States are in for a celestial treat tonight as the northern lights may dance across skies from Alaska to New York. Thanks to enhanced solar activity, millions of people could witness nature's most breathtaking light show from their own backyards.