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<p>Analyses of U.S. national forests led by Oregon State University scientists shows that increased protections for two Alaskan forests is a key to meeting climate and biodiversity goals.</p>
The “lungs of North America,” the Tongass National Forest is the Earth’s largest intact temperate rainforest. Protecting it means protecting the entire planet.
The plan would bypass the dam and send water back down 11 of 12 miles of the Eklutna River. But some want to see the river fully restored.
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy will propose reductions in royalties on state leases in Cook Inlet to spur more natural gas coming from the Inlet, where production is declining.
Dozens testified Tuesday night on a draft statewide energy plan during a virtual public comment session hosted by the state’s energy task force.