LEO Network - Search Resultshttp://leonetwork.org2024-03-28T11:16:30Zhttp://leonetwork.org/Images/logo.pnguuid:6C3569EB-AEEC-47C5-8FC5-124C0A6C088BScientists tackling unprecedented global avian influenza outbreak, warming winters add to complex challenge2024-03-12T00:00:00Z2024-03-28T11:16:30ZLEO Networkhttp://leonetwork.orgask.leonetwork@gmail.com<div><h3></h3><p>March 12, 2024</p><p>The poultry industry dreads avian influenza, but migratory and sea birds are succumbing to the virus in alarming numbers. Concern is rising not only about avian health but also about human health. How are our warming winters factoring into the problem?</p><img src='http://leonetwork.org/en/attachments/thumbnail/58A310DA-5A7D-4930-86E8-ACDDE2FF2A35'/><p><a href='http://leonetwork.org/posts/show/6C3569EB-AEEC-47C5-8FC5-124C0A6C088B'>Read more...</a></p></div>uuid:503F83ED-9411-48FF-8789-E0372CC8FF75Ice measuring in Kotzebue can help snowmachiners and scientists alike2024-03-06T00:00:00Z2024-03-28T11:16:30ZLEO Networkhttp://leonetwork.orgask.leonetwork@gmail.com<div><h3>Kotzebue, Alaska, United States</h3><p>March 6, 2024</p><p>The Alaska Arctic Observatory and Knowledge Hub and the Native Village of Kotzebue deployed an under-ice oceanographic instrument to monitor ice thickness and snow depth at a site offshore of town.</p><img src='http://leonetwork.org/en/attachments/thumbnail/8F3E9706-EC20-4575-9EEE-A6FBAB849EF1'/><p><a href='http://leonetwork.org/posts/show/503F83ED-9411-48FF-8789-E0372CC8FF75'>Read more...</a></p></div>66.89846 -162.59809uuid:0A7318EC-8060-4C5F-83C2-5FA5BE674A24Federal grant to bring heat pumps to households, solar energy to villages in Northwest Arctic2024-03-06T00:00:00Z2024-03-28T11:16:30ZLEO Networkhttp://leonetwork.orgask.leonetwork@gmail.com<div><h3>Northwest Arctic, Alaska, United States</h3><p>March 6, 2024</p><p>A federal grant will provide heat pumps to households and solar energy systems to villages in the Northwest Arctic, aiming to reduce energy costs and reliance on diesel, with an expected annual revenue of nearly $1 million for the region.</p><img src='http://leonetwork.org/en/attachments/thumbnail/A410FC8E-BD6D-4CA6-9089-6856600F0B40'/><p><a href='http://leonetwork.org/posts/show/0A7318EC-8060-4C5F-83C2-5FA5BE674A24'>Read more...</a></p></div>66.9386688235814 -159.233856471239uuid:8EAA933D-4ECA-4D8D-9EDC-0313B38E42FCChugach forecasters warn of dangerous avalanche conditions after 1 death, 2 close calls2024-02-08T00:00:00Z2024-03-28T11:16:30ZLEO Networkhttp://leonetwork.orgask.leonetwork@gmail.com<div><h3>Girdwood, Alaska, United States</h3><p>February 8, 2024</p><p>Chugach forecasters issue warnings of high avalanche danger following a fatal incident and two non-fatal close calls in the mountains.</p><img src='http://leonetwork.org/en/attachments/thumbnail/B3071D9E-D910-420B-86B2-495C570029D5'/><p><a href='http://leonetwork.org/posts/show/8EAA933D-4ECA-4D8D-9EDC-0313B38E42FC'>Read more...</a></p></div>60.9425 -149.16639uuid:4E6B198C-D5B6-429F-9851-A46E72442898Kotzebue residents report heat loss and issues with Vitus fuel amid frigid temps2024-01-30T00:00:00Z2024-03-28T11:16:30ZLEO Networkhttp://leonetwork.orgask.leonetwork@gmail.com<div><h3>Kotzebue, Alaska, United States</h3><p>January 30, 2024</p><p>Kotzebue residents face heating challenges as Vitus fuel thickens in extreme cold, leading to clogged filters and system failures, prompting some to switch suppliers.</p><img src='http://leonetwork.org/en/attachments/thumbnail/A0FD02FF-1282-4CF5-8CF3-0DC99B3E617C'/><p><a href='http://leonetwork.org/posts/show/4E6B198C-D5B6-429F-9851-A46E72442898'>Read more...</a></p></div>66.89846 -162.59809uuid:B65F95D2-16D7-4177-93E3-4364C3975E00Avalanche warnings, closures continue as marathon storm leaves record snowfall2024-01-23T00:00:00Z2024-03-28T11:16:30ZLEO Networkhttp://leonetwork.orgask.leonetwork@gmail.com<div><h3>Juneau, Alaska, United States</h3><p>January 23, 2024</p><p>Juneau shatters snow record for Jan. 22; forecaster says avalanches “could begin to endanger homes.”</p><img src='http://leonetwork.org/en/attachments/thumbnail/5A10C18C-0DEF-4B6B-B861-06C7853EBEF4'/><p><a href='http://leonetwork.org/posts/show/B65F95D2-16D7-4177-93E3-4364C3975E00'>Read more...</a></p></div>58.30194 -134.41972uuid:DA4544AC-3691-4FAD-A157-79E2AAEBB7E2Anchorage homeless shelters under strain amid statewide cold snap2024-01-23T00:00:00Z2024-03-28T11:16:30ZLEO Networkhttp://leonetwork.orgask.leonetwork@gmail.com<div><h3>Anchorage, Alaska, United States</h3><p>January 23, 2024</p><p>Staff at Anchorage's Brother Francis Shelter have seen cases of hypothermia and frostbite, during a subzero chill expected to continue next week.</p><img src='http://leonetwork.org/en/attachments/thumbnail/B9A12D1E-3685-4E96-8B55-8985C7D0EA2A'/><p><a href='http://leonetwork.org/posts/show/DA4544AC-3691-4FAD-A157-79E2AAEBB7E2'>Read more...</a></p></div>61.21806 -149.90028uuid:49CAA023-35C3-4D44-8833-9B8B501C650BJuneau’s deadliest landslide tore through downtown like a ‘mighty grinder.’ Now it’s a fading memory.2024-01-16T00:00:00Z2024-03-28T11:16:30ZLEO Networkhttp://leonetwork.orgask.leonetwork@gmail.com<div><h3>Juneau, Alaska, United States</h3><p>January 16, 2024</p><p>Juneau's history of deadly landslides, particularly the 1936 disaster that killed multiple residents, is a testament to the region's susceptibility to such events, which may increase with changing weather patterns.</p><img src='http://leonetwork.org/en/attachments/thumbnail/CA8280BE-5A54-4A9F-BFBC-6BAF5ACE4619'/><p><a href='http://leonetwork.org/posts/show/49CAA023-35C3-4D44-8833-9B8B501C650B'>Read more...</a></p></div>58.30194 -134.41972uuid:2377A165-1C38-4F71-B42F-899A44EEACBFWith Anchorage’s record-setting snow, officials say it’s not a bad idea to shovel roofs2024-01-08T00:00:00Z2024-03-28T11:16:30ZLEO Networkhttp://leonetwork.orgask.leonetwork@gmail.com<div><h3>Anchorage, Alaska, United States</h3><p>January 8, 2024</p><p>Officials in Anchorage suggest residents consider shoveling their roofs due to record snowfall and the potential for more, along with concerns about ice dams and roof stress.</p><img src='http://leonetwork.org/en/attachments/thumbnail/6EC35F39-1394-4E0D-BD00-8563DB32AB7A'/><p><a href='http://leonetwork.org/posts/show/2377A165-1C38-4F71-B42F-899A44EEACBF'>Read more...</a></p></div>61.21806 -149.90028uuid:5DE39C1A-CCA1-4153-98C5-E8A45A64F81FThinning ice and shrinking caribou hurt not only safety and food security but also mental health2023-12-28T00:00:00Z2024-03-28T11:16:30ZLEO Networkhttp://leonetwork.orgask.leonetwork@gmail.com<div><h3>Alaska, United States</h3><p>December 28, 2023</p><p>Kotzebue Elder Gladys I’yiiqpak Pungowiyi said that over the years, many skilled hunters were lost when they went out hunting and fell through the ice. I’ve been called to pray for people that are affected mentally.”</p><img src='http://leonetwork.org/en/attachments/thumbnail/3AB72930-DB47-4728-9B8B-BDB5B0E975FC'/><p><a href='http://leonetwork.org/posts/show/5DE39C1A-CCA1-4153-98C5-E8A45A64F81F'>Read more...</a></p></div>64.6358675746153 -153.180996665583uuid:5191CB2A-3C20-4C75-8E42-BEAA90FE9FE4The Norwegian Electricity Authority finds faults in almost three out of four solar panels2023-12-21T00:00:00Z2024-03-28T11:16:30ZLEO Networkhttp://leonetwork.orgask.leonetwork@gmail.com<div><h3>Norway</h3><p>December 21, 2023</p><p>The Norwegian Electricity Authority reports faults in approximately 75% of solar panels, raising concerns about potential fires as inexperienced installers need more safety training.</p><img src='http://leonetwork.org/en/attachments/thumbnail/07E2AE57-C894-4C58-8CF9-F05F712CC1D0'/><p><a href='http://leonetwork.org/posts/show/5191CB2A-3C20-4C75-8E42-BEAA90FE9FE4'>Read more...</a></p></div>61.2483331493152 8.80482073895072uuid:0B362DF2-F76E-4C2B-B491-F429A21F3B58‘We’re always going to be surprised’: Wrangell’s tragedy highlights Alaska’s lack of landslide monitoring2023-12-18T00:00:00Z2024-03-28T11:16:30ZLEO Networkhttp://leonetwork.orgask.leonetwork@gmail.com<div><h3>Wrangell, Alaska, United States</h3><p>December 18, 2023</p><p>The Wrangell landslide tragedy underscores Alaska's challenge in landslide prediction due to insufficient monitoring and data collection.</p><img src='http://leonetwork.org/en/attachments/thumbnail/5917BC6B-E56C-4518-BD10-64FE9CEDC1E2'/><p><a href='http://leonetwork.org/posts/show/0B362DF2-F76E-4C2B-B491-F429A21F3B58'>Read more...</a></p></div>56.47083 -132.37667uuid:076C3F63-1A52-4031-A9E1-EF03BD4AAE79Degrading permafrost likely caused Diomede city building’s collapse2023-12-13T00:00:00Z2024-03-28T11:16:30ZLEO Networkhttp://leonetwork.orgask.leonetwork@gmail.com<div><h3>Diomede, Alaska, United States</h3><p>December 13, 2023</p><p>The collapse of Diomede city's building, suspected to be caused by melting permafrost, has led to emergency measures and online schooling as efforts to stabilize and dismantle the structure proceed.</p><img src='http://leonetwork.org/en/attachments/thumbnail/23475AB9-E75D-4803-B889-D73953261490'/><p><a href='http://leonetwork.org/posts/show/076C3F63-1A52-4031-A9E1-EF03BD4AAE79'>Read more...</a></p></div>65.7581 -168.952uuid:8B667121-3821-4712-8C6B-00B5B44D1C71Husband of sole Wrangell landslide survivor found dead in search2023-12-01T00:00:00Z2024-03-28T11:16:30ZLEO Networkhttp://leonetwork.orgask.leonetwork@gmail.com<div><h3>Wrangell, Alaska, United States</h3><p>December 1, 2023</p><p>Otto Florschutz, a candidate in the 2022 U.S. House special election, was found dead following a landslide in Wrangell, Alaska, that also claimed the lives of four members of the Heller family.</p><img src='http://leonetwork.org/en/attachments/thumbnail/6F373990-341C-4AF8-BD3D-B32109384718'/><p><a href='http://leonetwork.org/posts/show/8B667121-3821-4712-8C6B-00B5B44D1C71'>Read more...</a></p></div>56.47083 -132.37667uuid:074F9B53-8559-414F-B196-A833A71FFD8FAlaska’s chief veterinarian issues notice on mysterious illness killing dogs in Lower 482023-11-30T00:00:00Z2024-03-28T11:16:30ZLEO Networkhttp://leonetwork.orgask.leonetwork@gmail.com<div><h3>Anchorage, Alaska, United States</h3><p>November 30, 2023</p><p>Alaska's chief veterinarian warns of a mysterious respiratory illness affecting dogs in the Lower 48 and advises local pet owners to take precautions.</p><img src='http://leonetwork.org/en/attachments/thumbnail/4E7837B6-1C1E-4E69-BBE3-6D191A8936A2'/><p><a href='http://leonetwork.org/posts/show/074F9B53-8559-414F-B196-A833A71FFD8F'>Read more...</a></p></div>61.21806 -149.90028uuid:ABFE4FBF-FD4C-40E8-9FBE-D63BE2398E47Little Diomede school struck by collapsing building closed indefinitely2023-11-29T00:00:00Z2024-03-28T11:16:30ZLEO Networkhttp://leonetwork.orgask.leonetwork@gmail.com<div><h3>Diomede, Alaska, United States</h3><p>November 29, 2023</p><p>The Little Diomede school is closed indefinitely after a collapsing city building, with rotted stilts, leaned on it, causing no injuries but prompting a switch to video conference classes and relocation of teachers.</p><img src='http://leonetwork.org/en/attachments/thumbnail/35AB0184-1781-4F3B-9706-A953647C1463'/><p><a href='http://leonetwork.org/posts/show/ABFE4FBF-FD4C-40E8-9FBE-D63BE2398E47'>Read more...</a></p></div>65.7581 -168.952uuid:0E441174-A71D-4C3C-BA77-3F90B3375BD3Climate change will deliver more heavy precipitation events to Southcentral. Is Anchorage prepared?2023-11-27T00:00:00Z2024-03-28T11:16:30ZLEO Networkhttp://leonetwork.orgask.leonetwork@gmail.com<div><h3>Anchorage, Alaska, United States</h3><p>November 27, 2023</p><p>Anchorage faces record snowfalls and plowing challenges, raising concerns about its preparedness for future extreme precipitation events linked to climate change.</p><img src='http://leonetwork.org/en/attachments/thumbnail/F2FF7956-0FB0-4E70-B555-B4A1B90DF4CB'/><p><a href='http://leonetwork.org/posts/show/0E441174-A71D-4C3C-BA77-3F90B3375BD3'>Read more...</a></p></div>61.21806 -149.90028uuid:9316EEE3-30D6-455B-B58C-B51A8DA0BBAE4 unsheltered people died outside in Anchorage in the past week. 2 of them were in wheelchairs.2023-11-13T00:00:00Z2024-03-28T11:16:30ZLEO Networkhttp://leonetwork.orgask.leonetwork@gmail.com<div><h3>Anchorage, Alaska, United States</h3><p>November 13, 2023</p><p>Four unsheltered people, two of whom were in wheelchairs, have died outdoors in Anchorage over the past week as winter weather hits the city, highlighting the ongoing issue of homelessness and the need for preventative measures.</p><img src='http://leonetwork.org/en/attachments/thumbnail/94F7D582-1830-47D1-83E8-4051B9B4F880'/><p><a href='http://leonetwork.org/posts/show/9316EEE3-30D6-455B-B58C-B51A8DA0BBAE'>Read more...</a></p></div>61.21806 -149.90028uuid:2919F5C4-712F-4E2B-BF0C-DC92DD1F1847Emergency Phase Declared and Grindavík Evacuated2023-11-11T00:00:00Z2024-03-28T11:16:30ZLEO Networkhttp://leonetwork.orgask.leonetwork@gmail.com<div><h3>Grindavík, Southern Peninsula, Iceland</h3><p>November 11, 2023</p><p>An emergency phase has been declared and the town of GrindavÃk in Iceland has been evacuated due to increased volcanic activity and damage from earthquakes, with residents being urged to seek safety in emergency relief centers.</p><img src='http://leonetwork.org/en/attachments/thumbnail/FF40B43C-2A10-4B49-8452-537923E40FB6'/><p><a href='http://leonetwork.org/posts/show/2919F5C4-712F-4E2B-BF0C-DC92DD1F1847'>Read more...</a></p></div>63.83849 -22.43931uuid:50A88788-C6D8-448D-A7D0-57F8013C711DSnowstorm leaves aftermath of power outages; JBER Veterans Day ceremony canceled2023-11-10T00:00:00Z2024-03-28T11:16:30ZLEO Networkhttp://leonetwork.orgask.leonetwork@gmail.com<div><h3>Anchorage, Alaska, United States</h3><p>November 10, 2023</p><p>A snowstorm in Southcentral Alaska causes power outages and leads to the cancellation of a Veterans Day ceremony, while crews work to clear roads and restore electricity.</p><img src='http://leonetwork.org/en/attachments/thumbnail/1997B6C5-E01A-4D55-A074-1EFD9E538EDA'/><p><a href='http://leonetwork.org/posts/show/50A88788-C6D8-448D-A7D0-57F8013C711D'>Read more...</a></p></div>61.21806 -149.90028