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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   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 ...

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   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 ...

House Bill 25 - Restrict Restaurant Use of Polystyrene HB 25 would prevent restaurants from using disposable polystyrene foam in food service ware, encouraging the adoption of biodegradable or compostable alternatives.   Polystyrene foam (also called “styrofoam”) contains the chemical styrene, which has been linked to health harms including certain ...