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Alaskan Polar Bears Migrate To Russia Due To Climate Change
Global warming is one of the most important factors which affects animal population and habitats. Similarly, in Alaska, since temperatures have risen, polar bears have been forced to move to Russia's Wrangel Island. About 40 percent of the polar bear population in Alaska has dropped between 2001 to 2010. Annual Alaska's temperature has risen to 4.8° Celsius in the last 50 years.
Tags: Climate Change, Polar bears, Russia, Alaska, global warming
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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Teenager Attempts To Crash Aircraft In Alaska
An 18-year-old teenager named Jaden Lake-Kameroff attempted to crash a commercial aircraft. Reportedly, the boy got up from his seat and took control over the yoke causing it to nosedive. He has been arrested under the charges of terrorist threatening in the second degree, five counts of attempted assault in the first degree, and four counts of assault in the third degree. Besides, the plane carried six other people.
Tags: aircraft, Alaska, Teenager, terrorist threatening
Courtesy: Alaska.gov
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Trump Govt Orders Oil Drilling Lease In Fauna Rich Alaskan Ice
In an unfriendly environmental move, the Trump administration has declared oil exploration lease on 5% area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Stretched over 78,000 square kilometres, the ANWR is US’ last great solitude having a rich fauna species including bears, caribou and wolves. Reportedly, the winters are reproductive season for bears that make dens on thick ice sheets of Alaskan ANWR. Meanwhile, the hurried decision was criticized… read-more
Tags: Donald Trump, Alaska, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Polar bears
Courtesy: BBC News
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Alaskan Town to Witness Sunrise after 66 Days; 'Polar Night' Phenomenon
Residents of town Utqiagvik witnessed their last sunset of 2020 as the annual "polar night" phenomenon started on November 19. Known to have long polar nights, the town will see its next sunrise after 66 days. The phenomenon occurs as the region is located at 71.29 degrees North-latitude, and hence tilts away from the Sun during winters. Meanwhile, the residents started stocking Vitamin D supplements and "happy lights" to mimic the daylight… read-more
Tags: Alaska, Utqiagvik, Polar Nights
Courtesy: News18
