"It’s time for the governor to realize that our resources are vast but our patience is not inexhaustible. At some point, the promise of future riches ceases to justify present-day concessions.
That point has been reached."
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Sen. Cathy Giessel, Senate Resources chair, says legislators "have not seen any figures," on the gasline.
Meanwhile Sen Wielechowski says "very credible sources" have reported that gas could cost Alaskans 5X current prices of gas from Cook Inlet.
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Even big industry knows renewable energy works in Alaska and is using solar power to save money. Renewables are the best way to meet our energy needs now and into the future, and they're already working across Alaska.
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"A windfall profits tax is the right response to this crisis, but building clean energy is how we stop having the same crisis over and over again, every few years, whenever the next flashpoint ignites in an oil-rich part of the world."
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Flyer: “Detangling Wilderness” with Tia Tidwell and Julianne Warren. Painting of Sedna, seal, and parka-clad figure by Erin Edenshaw
Kathleen Hildebrand Meckel speaking on stage with Tia Tidwell, Julianne Warren , Heather Lee
Kathleen, Tia, Julianne, Heather
“Sometimes we’re using terms like ‘wilderness’.…we could mean something & the person across from us could be hearing something completely different….” We shared “stories we’ve inherited…in order to learn how to live together… even though we’re coming from different traditions”-Tia Tidwell
When @santaclausalaska.bsky.social says it’s time to close the S Corp tax loophole, you know it’s time to close the S Corp tax loophole.
Tell legislators: fund our state services, save the PFD, and make oil and gas corporations pay their fair share.
Take action: fbxclimateaction.org/SB227
Dunleavy + Glenfarne are trying to build political pressure for AK LNG with a 90% property tax cut. Glenfarne claims this is necessary for the project to be economic, but that's unclear, since they won't release details on the economics of the project. More here:
www.dermotcole.com/reportingfro...
FCAC and Northern Alaska Environmental Center are seeking a Legislative Support Contractor for this year's session. This position will track priority bills for both organizations to support their legislative advocacy work. Check out the RFP at www.fbxclimateaction.org/jobs
Fairly taxing oil companies and closing the S-corp loophole are common sense measures to fix the state budget crisis. These options are also the best for all Alaskans.
Tell your legislators to support SB 92!
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“We need to recognize that Alaska’s greatest resources aren’t just buried in the ground, they're our clean water, our healthy salmon runs and our stable climate.”
Read more on the recent youth action against the AK LNG pipeline here:
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Check out this powerful story about local resistance to the proposed Graphite One mine near Brevig Mission. Comment period open from now until February 2nd. Take action here --> fbxclimateaction.org/blog/graphite-one
New comment period open until Feb. 2 for proposed Graphite One mine near Brevig Mission. More and info and take action --> www.fbxclimateaction.org/blog/graphit...
If you are interested in being part of more efforts to see our borough move to renewables, respond to the climate crisis, and create a safer Fairbanks for all of us, reach out at bella@fbxclimateaction.org.
Renewable energy adoption and energy efficiency upgrades are a great path for the borough to take to reduce these costs.
Thank you to the borough assembly and administration for making this happen.
The Policy and Politics Working Group was ecstatic to see the introduction of the FNSB energy dashboard debuted last week. It’s clear to see, within the dashboard, that our reliance on fossil fuels over renewable energy is costing our borough and our taxpayers.
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A similar pattern emerged in 2024, with oil and gas employment at 1 million juxtaposed against record-setting production. As seen in our chart of the quarter, over the past decade, the U.S. oil and gas industry has experienced a 20% drop in employment
Staffing peaked at 1.26 million in 2014, coinciding with sustained high crude oil prices and a boom in oil and gas employment during the early phases of the U.S. fracking boom. But a lower employment peak was reported in 2019 at 1.13 million, even though production levels were higher than in 2014.
Graph Description from the IEEFA:
The benefits derived from oil and gas employment wages within the U.S. economy are decaying. During the last two market-driven cycles, the oil and gas industry has experienced lower peaks for employment levels compared to the preceding highs.
This graph from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) shows the significant decrease in U.S. oil and gas employment in the last decade.
It makes sense to decrease tax breaks for oil companies when they are investing less in us. (graph description from IEEFA in comments)
This article lays out a helpful explanation of the current state of Alaska's controversial proposed LNG pipeline (which is expected to take up a LOT of legislators' time this session), including the history of the project, the current players, and the tenuous economics.
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Public comments are due for GVEA's rate case by 5 p.m. this Wed. Check out this article from the Alaska Energy Transparency Project for more info!
www.akenergytransparency.org/news/gvea-fi...
The "final decision" on the gasline has been almost here for over 50 years now. Meanwhile, billions have been spent not building a pipeline, and not bringing on any new energy. Don't we think it's about time to move on?
My intention in writing "Alaska" Is Not a Blank Space was responsibility as a community member. Thank you for this chance, at the start of @fbxclimateaction.bsky.social ‘s 2nd decade of climate justice work! Blog: bit.ly/48jPb46 Video abstract: vimeo.com/1133094996?s...
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"The more that reports circulate in Japan and Korea that Trump will dictate investment terms, the more likely it is that these so-called investments will not take place and the clock on the Trump presidency will be allowed to run out."
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Don't be duped by the breathless claims of new AK LNG "agreements." They're the same old "agreements to keep talking about agreements" we've seen for years. Read on for a great take from @dermotcole.bsky.social
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We need oil reform now. As Rebecca asks in this opinion piece, "What is the point of a tax structure that allows global corporations to deduct more than they pay?" Read on to learn more about how we could change this system for the benefit of all Alaskans.
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