The city and borough of Juneau last month put out an 86-page report titled "Climate Change: Predicted Impacts on Juneau," drafted by the city's scientific panel on climate change.
Among the projected impacts:
-Air temps increasing about 10 degrees by the end of the century
-Shrubs and trees taking over alpine and tundra areas
-A decrease in growth and survival of salmon
According to the report, Juneau Mayor Bruce Botelho, recognizing the "substantial concerns" of climate change, asked the University of Alaska to put together a scientific panel to gather information on present and future impacts on Juneau; host a public forum on the issue; and make recommendations to the Assembly, including involvement in regional or national initiatives.
This is something like what the state is doing with its Climate Impact Assessment Commission, except that the state's panel is not heavy on scientists and is not invited to recommend emissions reductions.
I'll post the report as soon as I figure out how. In the meantime, you can find it on Juneau's Web site.
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Ok, good blogging. I need to catch up. Got a tip for you: new FES (forestry) dude who has done extensive polling of climate attitudes in Alaska:
http://www.uoregon.edu/~ecotone/. You should really come here for a one-year mid-career masters.
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