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Max Graham

Max Graham

Dozens of fish died near a Southeast Alaska gold mine. Two months later, state regulators haven’t determined what killed them.

Dozens of fish died near a Southeast Alaska gold mine. Two months later, state regulators haven’t determined what killed them.

State fish scientists say the circumstances of the fish kill suggest that it stems from a water quality problem. But regulators say they're still waiting from data from the Kensington gold mine's operator.

“Huge disaster”: Historically weak pink salmon runs strain Alaska’s seine fishermen

“Huge disaster”: Historically weak pink salmon runs strain Alaska’s seine fishermen

Skippers in Prince William Sound and Kodiak say this year's pink harvest is one of the worst they’ve ever seen. “I wake up every morning and I try to apply for a different job," one said.

A Canadian gold mine spill raises fears among Alaskans on the Yukon River

A Canadian gold mine spill raises fears among Alaskans on the Yukon River

Officials say cyanide pollution at Victoria Gold’s Eagle Mine poses no health risks to Alaskans. But advocates worry it could compound a yearslong salmon crisis on the Yukon River — and should draw new attention to Canadian mines in areas that drain into Alaska waterways.

Inside a company’s bid to make Alaska’s next big oil field lower-carbon

Inside a company’s bid to make Alaska’s next big oil field lower-carbon

With the future of fossil fuels in question, an Australian oil company is branding its new Arctic development as climate-friendly.