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DDT: Still not a brilliant solution to the biting horde, no matter how annoying

May 24, 2013 - 2:22pm -- SLW
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Mosquitoes swarming toward Alaska

Marilyn vos Savant -- for years labeled the smartest person in the world -- suggests eliminating mosquitoes to improve our lot in life. Would we end up missing them? Could we bear the cost of their demise?

Reform of US food aid could help the hungry – and the US

OPINION: If politicians want to cut government costs and avoid aid dependency abroad, they’ll support President Obama’s proposed reforms to US food aid and allow aid organizations to purchase food from local sources.Rachel Bergenfield
May 24, 2013

Arctic Council issues regional vision after Kiruna meeting

Analysis: What are the major components of the Arctic Council’s “Vision for the Arctic," released this month after a meeting in Kiruna Sweden, and how well do they address issues facing the region and the council?Mia Bennett
May 23, 2013

With natural gas prospects, Susitna dam not needed

OPINION: It is ironic that Gov. Sean Parnell's administration is attempting to eliminate environmental protection safeguards yet is promoting the Susitna dam as a feel-good, mandatory renewable energy project.David Hagen
May 19, 2013

Penning some revisionist history about Kenai king salmon

OPINION: Despite one researcher's view, the "sport trophy" fish of Alaska's world-famous Kenai River, along with the people who fish them, did more than anyone or anything to preserve and protect the river habitat.Craig Medred
May 18, 2013

How Bangladesh and US retailers can prevent manmade tragedies

Bangladesh's response to two recent manmad tragedies will show how well it can meet citizens' needs. But U.S. retailers must also take responsibility for factory conditions.Jonah Blank
May 18, 2013

Time to speak out for Anchorage's Coastal Trail, again

OPINION: For the second time in less than a year -- and the third time since 2008 -- residents are being asked to raise their voices in support of Anchorage’s beloved Coastal Trail, which again faces the specter of airport expansion.Bill Sherwonit
May 17, 2013

Saddling up for Bike To Work Day on Friday? Be very, very careful.

It's been a year since Joe Orr went peddling from JBER toward home on National Bike to Work Day, only to detour into extended hospital treatment. Why should drivers share the road or acknowledge bicyclists if there's no consequence to driving one down?Craig Medred
May 16, 2013

Pursuit of equality and non-discrimination on LGBT Day

International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia reminds us that there is still much to be done to combat discrimination.Boris Dittrich
May 16, 2013

State Dept. should pick Alaskans for US Arctic roles

OPINION: The Arctic Council Chairmanship will fall to the United States in 2015-2017, and the nation should prepare now, by choosing Alaskans for positions of influence.Lesil McGuire, Bob Herron
May 15, 2013

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