Syun-Ichi Akasofu’s Alaska Journey
Syun-Ichi Akasofu has been advancing understanding of the aurora borealis for more than sixty years and was a critical part of the establishment of the International Arctic Research Center at UAF.
Arctic
ConocoPhillips Alaska to Restart North Slope Drilling in Mid-December
ConocoPhillip Alaska rigs have not been operating in Prudhoe Bay or the Kuparuk River or Colville River units since April.
Some Good News From the Thin Ice
A group of researchers have found a sliver of good news in the disappearing sea ice off Alaska’s west coast—the ocean floor around Bering Strait still seems to be capturing billions of bits of carbon that might otherwise lead to an even warmer planet.
Heavy Icebreaker Polar Star to Deploy to the Arctic to Protect US Sovereignty and Security
The Polar Star, the United States’ only heavy icebreaker, is deploying to the Arctic this winter: “The Arctic is no longer an emerging frontier, but is instead a region of growing national importance,” says Vice Admiral Linda Fagan, commander of US Coast Guard Pacific Area.
US Department of Energy Announces Establishment of Office of Arctic Energy on UAF Campus
The AEO will drive coordination and collaboration on DOE’s many activities in the Arctic region including international cooperation on Arctic issues, research on methane hydrates, and development of advanced micro grids and nuclear power systems.
Stantec to Partner on Arctic Research Support Contract for the National Science Foundation
The ten-year project will support NSF-funded studies in one of Earth’s most remote and challenging environments.