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A team of researchers at the University of Alaska Fairbanks has received a $2.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to study the effects of climate change on mental health. The study will focus on Alaska Native communities, which are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. The researchers will use a variety of methods to collect data, including surveys, interviews, and focus groups. They will also use satellite imagery and other data to track changes in the environment. The study is expected to provide valuable insights into the mental health effects of climate change and help develop interventions to address these effects. Alaska Department of Education releases new report on student achievement The Alaska Department of Education has released a new...

According to the latest report from the state labor department, Alaska added 13,000 jobs over the past year, and the unemployment rate dropped from 5.7% to 5.2%. This is a positive sign for the state's economy, as it continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Oil spills from offshore transportation way down A new report from the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) found that the amount of oil spilled from offshore transportation in Alaska has decreased significantly over the past decade. The report found that the amount of oil spilled from tankers and barges has dropped by 90% since 2012. Alaska seafood harvesting jobs decline as fish crashes, pandemic and other factors take toll A new analysis from the McDowell Group found that the number of jobs in Alaska'...

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University of Alaska Fairbanks researchers receive funding to study effects of climate change on mental health

Alaska adds jobs, unemployment drops over past year