In 2025, Hawaiʻi experienced its second–driest year in more than a century, alongside persistently above average temperatures throughout the year—a stark reality detailed in the inaugural Hawaiʻi Annual Climate Report 2025.
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As the Arctic Gets Louder, Narwhals Are Going Quiet
In a warming Arctic, noise from growing shipping traffic is interfering with the ability of narwhals to hunt and communicate.
New Interactive Map Showcases Alaska’s Microgrid Energy Systems
A free digital tool from the University of Alaska Fairbanks gives users a comprehensive look at energy systems in Alaska’s microgrid communities.
Scientists Break ‘Decades of Gridlock’ in Climate Modeling
Global climate models capture many of the processes that shape Earth’s weather and climate.
Wolf Reduction Boosts Caribou Survival—But Only in Rugged Terrain
Reducing wolves to protect endangered caribou doesn’t always deliver the expected results—and the shape of the land may be the deciding factor.
Your Future Home Might be Framed With Printed Plastic
The plastic bottle you just tossed in the recycling bin could provide structural support for your future house.


