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Hidden Source of Carbon Found on the Arctic Coast

By NSF Public Affairs on Apr 3, 2020   Featured, Science/Education, The Arctic and Alaska Science  

Hidden Source of Carbon Found on the Arctic Coast

  Overlooked carbon source contributes to local coastal ecosystems A previously unknown, significant source of carbon discovered in the Arctic has National Science Foundation-funded scientists surprised — and concerned about what it may mean in an era of climate change. In a Nature Communications paper, chemists and hydrologists from The University of Texas at Austin and other institutions present evidence […]

PFAS Discovered in Groundwater at the King Salmon Airport

By Alaska DOT and PF on Jan 25, 2019   Featured, Southwest Alaska, State  

PFAS Discovered in Groundwater at the King Salmon Airport

  One well, on airport property, tested above the DEC action level. (King Salmon, Alaska) – Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) recently tested 10 wells located at and near the King Salmon Airport for Per- and Polyflouroalkly Substances (PFAS). One well, located on airport property, tested at 155 parts per trillion (ppt) for the […]

PFAS Discovered in Groundwater Near Dillingham Airport Firefighting Foam Discharge Areas

By Sammy Loud | AKDOT on Jan 20, 2019   Featured, Rural, Southwest Alaska, State  

PFAS Discovered in Groundwater Near Dillingham Airport Firefighting Foam Discharge Areas

  DOT&PF immediately offering alternate water source; expanding testing. (DILLINGHAM, AK) – The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) was recently alerted to concentrations of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in one well located at the Holy Rosary Church near the Dillingham Airport. Nine wells were sampled on or near airport property. The […]

Another Concern Arises over Groundwater Contamination from Fracking Accidents

By Michael Bernstein | ACS on Jun 25, 2014   Featured, General News  

Another Concern Arises over Groundwater Contamination from Fracking Accidents

The oil and gas extraction method known as hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, could potentially contribute more pollutants to groundwater than past research has suggested, according to a new study in ACS’ journal Environmental Science & Technology. Scientists are reporting that when spilled or deliberately applied to land, waste fluids from fracking are likely picking up tiny […]

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