News from IARC

New podcast explores Rick Thoman’s life and career

By Liz Carter | May 14, 2025

The University of Alaska Fairbanks launched a new podcast this week exploring the life and career of Rick Thoman, from tracking the weather on his bedroom wall as a child…

Arctic symposium booklet features UA President and UAF leaders

By Yuri Bult-Ito | May 9, 2025

A recently published booklet on an Arctic symposium features its presenters including the University of Alaska president and UAF leaders. It summarizes a wide range of topics, from energy innovation…

Kenai Peninsula Communities Struggle for Baseline Water Data Amid Climate Uncertainty

By Christian Thorsberg | April 8, 2025

As temperatures rise on the peninsula, freshwater quality is expected to change — affecting both salmon and humans, new CASC-funded research suggests.

‘Alaska’s Changing Wildfire Environment’ report updated

By Heather McFarland | March 27, 2025

The International Arctic Research Center has released an updated report highlighting recent wildfire trends in Alaska, their impacts to humans and wildlife, and how science can improve wildfire management decisions.…

New study examines EV feasibility in rural Alaska

By Yuri Bult-Ito | March 12, 2025

A new study sheds light on the benefits and implications of the use of electric vehicles in rural Alaska with authors from IARC, ACEP, CIS, UAA, the Alaska Technical Center, and the Kotzebue Electric Association.