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- 1Alaska's rivers are turning bright orange as permafrost thaws▼Alaska's rivers are turning bright orange - and we know why
Dozens of streams and rivers in remote Alaska have turned a bright orange colour, a change scientists link to thawing permafrost. As frozen ground melts, minerals such as iron that were previously locked away are released into waterways, acidifying them and threatening fish and aquatic life. Researchers describe it as a visible sign of climate change in the Arctic, with potential consequences for ecosystems and communities that depend on clean rivers.
- 2Juneau residents cede half their homes to rising floods▼‘We’ve given up half our home’: Major floods on the rise in Juneau, Alaska
Residents of Juneau, Alaska, say they have given up half their living space as major floods increasingly hit the city. The flooding, linked to a glacial lake that periodically bursts, has repeatedly damaged neighbourhoods along the Mendenhall Valley, forcing families to abandon lower levels of their homes and prompting growing calls for stronger flood defences and federal assistance.
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Reports are circulating about Donald Trump and Alaska, with headlines linking the US president to the state. The claim circulating is simply 'Trump Alaska' with no further details attached, so the exact nature of the story remains uncertain. It may relate to his earlier high-profile summit with Vladimir Putin held in Anchorage, Alaska, which drew worldwide coverage.