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Life-long Alaskan Dr. Al Gross running for U.S. Senate discusses climate change.

Musing on the human condition in response to a pandemic threat vs response to climate change:

Here we have a global crisis, in which nations and individuals, business and governance have become extensively engaged. We are becoming intimately aware of our weaknesses as a global society as infection spreads and demand for medical care increases.

A Pledge for Climate Action

Project Drawdown

In 2001, American environmentalist, entrepreneur, and author Paul Hawken, was motivated by curiosity to ask the question: Do we know what we need to do in order to arrest and reverse global warming? Thus began a massive research venture, which led to the development of an online resource database and book, known as Project Drawdown.

You will die of old age; I will die of climate change.

On September 20th and 27th, youth-led Global Climate Strikes will occur in cities and communities around the world. The demand is simple – No more business as usual! Climate justice now!

“We need to focus every inch of our being on climate change, because if we fail to do so then all our achievements and progress have been for nothing and all that will remain of our political leaders’ legacy will be the greatest failure of human history. And they will be remembered as the greatest villains of all time, because they have chosen not to listen and not to act.” - Greta Thunberg

Some people say that we are not doing enough to fight climate change. But that is not true. Because to "not do enough" you have to do something. And the truth is we are basically not doing anything.

Greta Thunberg joins musical group The 1975 and calls for civil disobedience.

Tell the DNC: We Demand a Climate Debate

What if we actually pulled off a Green New Deal? What would the future look like? The Intercept presents a film narrated by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and illustrated by Molly Crabapple.

Youth from around the world skip school and march for the climate

Senators Murkowski and Joe Manchin Speak Out About the Need to Tackle the Climate Crisis

We need to let our representatives know that we support the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act.

How We Offset the Kachemak Bay Conservation Center's Carbon Footprint

Six things that happened 2018 that gives Greta Thunberg hope in 2019

Alaskans Know Climate Change's comments for the development of a climate action plan to the Climate Action for Alaska Leadership Team.

Have you ever wondered what your carbon footprint is? The EPA's carbon calculator makes it easy to figure out.

Write The Alaska Climate Action Leadership Team

We urge individuals and organizations concerned with climate change in Alaska to write The Alaska Climate Action Leadership Team.

Alaska Permanent Fund to consider ethical investment / fossil fuel divestment

For the first time in its 40-year history, the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation (APFC) will hold a work session on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing, including fossil fuel divestment, at its Board of Trustees meeting tomorrow, Wednesday May 23, in Anchorage.

The Alaska Permanent Fund to Consider Fossil Fuel Divestment

Organizations around the world are divesting from fossil fuels to combat climate change and because it makes economic sense. The Alaska Permanent Fund is considering divestment from fossil fuels.

Climate Change Sub-Cabinet

In 2007, Alaska’s then Governor, Sarah Palin, signed an executive order to establish the Alaska Climate Change Sub-Cabinet. This sub-cabinet was tasked with making recommendations on how Alaskans could save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, make recommendations on adaptation strategies, developing comprehensive emergency planning and training for at-risk communities and providing a roadmap for climate change effects and solutions in Alaska.

Press Release

In recognition of the climate change talks convened in Bonn Germany this week, a coalition of grassroots organizations from around the state sent a letter to Governor Walker and Lt. Governor Mallott on Friday asking them to officially join the US Climate Alliance, take stronger steps to transition Alaska away from dependency on fossil fuels and other actions.

Alaskan Youth and Filmmaking

Eben Hopson is a talented, 17-year old, student filmmaker from Utqiagvik (formerly Barrow), Alaska who has recently released a short film titled simply, “Climate Change.” Hopson manages to pack a lot into his four-minute film and the message couldn’t be clearer — climate change is real and climate change is already impacting his community.

Homer Youth String Orchestra Club

“Can you see the effects of climate change in Alaska?” a woman asked Homer musician Johnny B., while he was on tour in the lower forty-eight.

Human Artwork at Salmonfest

For as long as there have been humans in Alaska, salmon has been providing their sustenance. The Salmonfest festival follows in the footsteps of Alaska’s first-people, who also came together every summer to celebrate this wild food—to thank the salmon, to honor them, and to sing songs and make art in praise of this renewable food and economic resource.