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An air-to-air heat pump can provide a more efficient alternative for heating a home, particularly in regions of Alaska with less dramatic temperature swings like Southeast. Because they run off of electricity, they can also reduce greenhouse gas emissions in communities that use renewable alternatives like hydropower or solar. (Photo by Erin McKinstry/KCAW) Kake resident Adam Davis decided to convert to a heat pump about four years ago. Before that, he was using a pellet stove, but barging in fuel was getting expensive. When Tlingit-Haida Regional Housing Authority offered to install a heat pump for free as part of a pilot program, it piqued his curiosity. ....
April 8, 2021 JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) A plan to upgrade an Alaska airport has faced criticism from residents as contractors plan to begin construction on the $20 million federally funded project this month. Residents and organizations such as the Gustavus PFAS Action Coalition want more state accountability after toxic chemicals were found at the Gustavus airport in 2018, Alaska’s Energy Desk reported Monday. The contaminants found are known as PFAS, a group of toxic chemicals found in firefighting foam that used to be required at airports and defense sites. They are also called “forever chemicals”. For access to this article please ....
JUNEAU (AP) â Alaska officials have filed a lawsuit against the manufacturers of toxic, man-made forever chemicals that have been detected in some of the state s groundwater. The lawsuit filed Wednesday names large chemical-making corporations such as 3M, DuPont and others for the production of two, toxic compounds that were commonly contained in firefighting foams used at airports to prevent fuel fires. Those compounds are known as PFOS and PFOA, CoastAlaska reported. The chemicals are part of a class of chemicals known as PFAS. Alaska s Energy Desk reported that there is evidence the contaminants are linked to cancer, thyroid problems and other negative health effects. ....
Alaska files lawsuit against producers of toxic chemicals found in groundwater Published 1 day ago Share on Facebook Print article JUNEAU - Alaska officials have filed a lawsuit against the manufacturers of toxic “forever chemicals” that have been detected in some of the state’s groundwater. The lawsuit filed Wednesday names large chemical-making corporations such as 3M, DuPont and others for the production of two toxic compounds that were commonly contained in firefighting foams used at airports to prevent fuel fires. Those compounds are known as PFOS and PFOA, CoastAlaska reported. The chemicals are part of a class of chemicals known as PFAS. ....
Alaska files lawsuit against toxic chemical producers April 9, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) Alaska officials have filed a lawsuit against the manufacturers of toxic, man-made “forever chemicals” that have been detected in some of the state s groundwater. The lawsuit filed Wednesday names large chemical-making corporations such as 3M, DuPont and others for the production of two, toxic compounds that were commonly contained in firefighting foams used at airports to prevent fuel fires. Those compounds are known as PFOS and PFOA, CoastAlaska reported. The chemicals are part of a class of chemicals known as PFAS. Alaska’s Energy Desk reported that there is evidence the contaminants are linked to cancer, thyroid problems and other negative health effects. ....