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TCE contamination is a crisis: Congress must choose people over profits
TCE contamination is a crisis: Congress must choose people over profits By Pamela Miller In Alaska, we seek to protect our precious lands and waters, ensure the health of our fish, wildlife and communities. However, lurking beneath our feet and flowing through our waters is a toxic legacy ...
Most Alaskans want state action on microplastics, forever chemicals
Most Alaskans want state action on microplastics, forever chemicals By Cory Johnson A blue rectangular piece of microplastic sits on the finger of a researcher with the University of Washington-Tacoma environmental science program, after it was found in debris collected from the Thea Foss Waterway, in Tacoma, Wash. (AP ...
Indigenous People of Sivuqaq, Alaska Speak Out Against U.S. Military Contamination and Violation of Human Rights
Indigenous People of Sivuqaq, Alaska Speak Out Against U.S. Military Contamination and Violation of Human Rights For Immediate Release: Date: March 12, 2025 Media Contact: Jayla Shannon, [email protected], (240) 375-2008 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Alaska Community Action on Toxics (ACAT), with Native Village of Gambell and Native ...
Press Conference on Health and Human Rights for the Indigenous People of Sivuqaq, Alaska and Future Generations
Media Advisory: Press Conference on Health and Human Rights for the Indigenous People of Sivuqaq, Alaska and Future Generations For Planning Purposes Only: Date: March 5, 2025 Media Contact: Jayla Shannon, [email protected], (240) 375-2008 WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, March 12th, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. EST, Alaska ...
Support Tribes Calling for Protection from Harmful Mining Activity in the Norton Sound
Support Tribes Calling for Protection from Harmful Mining Activity in the Norton Sound Action during Iditarod race in Anchorage. (Photo by Native Movement) Yesterday, on Monday, March 3, mushers took off from Fairbanks at the official start of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. This year, advocates are ...