2011 Ninth Warmest Year in 33 Years of Satellite Record
Global Temperature Report: December 2011
Kivalina Votes Yes For New School to the Northeast
KIVALINA, Alaska-Tuesday's election in the small Inupiaq community of Kivalina, resulted in an overwhelming "Yes" vote on the relocation of the aging school in the small northwestern community. The vote was 117-11 in favor of building a new school 7 miles to the northeast of the barrier island village in an area called Kisimagiuqtuq.
Russian Oil Tanker Renda Turns Back For Engine Repairs
BERING SEA-The Russian oil tanker, "Renda," hit a glitch last night as it began its historic trek to the northern city of Nome to deliver its cargo of 1 million gallons of diesel and 400,000 gallons of gasoline.
President Obama Announces Recess Appointments to Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – President Obama announced today his intent to recess appoint four individuals to fill key administration posts that have been left vacant.