Making the Call: When to Start Building Arctic Ice Roads
Timing is everything when it comes to Arctic infrastructure. Each winter, ice roads unlock access to remote sites across Alaska’s North Slope, enabling essential operations in construction, energy, village access,...
Monitoring permafrost thaw in Alaska’s agricultural fields: A deeper look beneath the surface
In interior Alaska, farmers are facing an invisible threat growing beneath their fields. As global temperatures rise, the once-reliable permafrost - ground that has remained frozen for decades or centuries...
The Role of Real-Time Temperature Monitoring in Adapting to Diminishing Ice Roads
For industries operating in the Arctic—particularly mining and oil & gas—winter ice roads are critical for transporting personnel, equipment, and supplies. However, climate change is rapidly shortening their lifespan, increasing...