The multinational company that operates the Red Dog Mine in Northwest Alaska says that thawing permafrost linked to global warming has forced it to spend nearly $20 million to manage its water storage and discharge.
The extended heat wave will continue through the week, according to the National Weather Service.
Mother's Day will bring Arctic blasts, wintry conditions and records low temperatures for two-thirds of the US.
The algae on North Pond began blooming about two weeks ago during a patch of hot weather, making the pond resemble a bowl of pea soup, according to Danielle Wain, lake science director for 7 Lakes Alliance, which works to preserve land and water in the Belgrade Lakes region.
Augusta, Hallowell, Gardiner, see waters rise due to rain, melting snow following storm.
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