Talk Of Alaska

Musk ox grazing on the tundra by the Cape Krusenstern National Monument. (Doug Demarest/ National Park Service) As the Arctic experiences unprecedented warming and other impacts from climate change, federal agencies tasked with overseeing research in the region are coordinating with local communities and researchers to determine the best path forward. Experts discuss the newly published five-year Arctic Research Plan and how Alaskans can stay involved. Listen here: HOST: Lori Townsend GUESTS: Larry Hinzman, IARPC Executive Director and Assistant Director for Polar Sciences, White House Office of Science and Technology PolicyNikoosh Carlo, Director, Arctic Research Plan DevelopmentMike Sfraga, Chair, U.S. Arctic Research Commission LINKS: Arctic Research Plan 2022-2026 PARTICIPATE: Call 907-550-8422 (Anchorage) or 1-800-478-8255 (statewide) during the live broadcast. Send an email to talk@alaskapublic.org (Comments may be read on air). Post your comment during or after th