(CNN) — Rivers and streams in Alaska are changing color – from a clean, clear blue to a rusty orange – because of the toxic metals released by thawing permafrost, according to a new study. The finding ...

For the first time, a large team of scientists from across North America has formed a clear picture of Alaska's 'rusting' rivers and streams, closely tracking 75 areas in the remote Brooks Range that ...

Patrick Sullivan stands by an acid seep on July 15,2023. Sullivan is part of a team of scientists who tested water quality in Kobuk Valley National Park's Salmon River and its tributaries, where ...

Lucas Lundgren is a geologist by trade, but in his free time he pans for gold across the Midwest. He calls himself 'Glacial Gold Hunter', and he's created quite a following on YouTube and Instagram.

New research suggests the Salmon River is full of toxic metals that are likely harming fish and other aquatic creatures ...

A federal agency that coordinates permitting for projects said it will support Donlin Gold in Southwest Alaska, a move expected to expedite the permitting process for its construction. The Federal ...