For the first time in nearly 40 years, Alaska has an updated atlas of the chemical composition of its earth, rocks and minerals. Listen now New atlas maps Alaska's surface ...

GUESSWORK MAPS OF ALASKA. Share full article. Jan. 1, 1887. Credit... The New York Times Archives. See the article in its original context from January 1, 1887, Page 2 Buy Reprints.

Deadly landslides are increasing around the world, but in parts of Alaska, maps of the hazards remain controversial. (Christopher Miller/The New York Times) Some homeowners don’t want to know.

Alaska, often referred to as the last frontier, is at the forefront of climate change, ... These maps are not just scientific ...

Scientists are finding out some people don’t want it. Residents of Juneau, the state capital and the region’s biggest city at just over 31,000 people, convinced assembly members in the city to ...