Steiner seen as major advocate for marine environment

Alaska Journal of Commerce - Thu Nov 05

Wherever oil spills pose danger to marine life, whether in Alaska or other far-flung parts on Earth, chances are good Rick Steiner will be called in to help.

Anchorage firm studies options for Alaska's gas

Homer News - Wed Nov 04

An Anchorage-based development company says there are other ways to market North Slope natural gas rather than put it in a pipe and ship it to the Lower 48 or to a liquefied natural gas plant in Valdez.

Make liquid fuels with Alaska's gas

Alaska Journal of Commerce - Fri Oct 30

A Shell gas-to-liquids plant in Malaysia makes petrochemical feedstock and ultra-clean diesel.

Anchorage legislators seek new offices

Juneau Empire - Wed Oct 28

Anchorage legislators have been seeking new office space for some time, but in the past such moves have concerned Southeast legislators who feared a backdoor attempt at moving the capital.

What is the state lacking? Courage

Anchorage Daily News - Sat Oct 24

An acquaintance, a recently retired civil engineer, remarked about how long it has been -- decades in fact -- since Alaskans had the vision and courage to take on major infrastructure projects, the kind that can transform our state or regional economy.

University of Alaska professor loses federal funding

Alaska Journal of Commerce - Fri Oct 23

This Feb. 10, 2009 photo shows Rick Steiner at his office in Anchorage, Alaska. The University of Alaska is supporting a decision to pull federal funding from Steiner, who for years criticized what he considered were irresponsible actions by the oil industry, beginning with the Exxon Valdez oil spill.

Senate Republicans confirm Coghill

Juneau Empire - Fri Oct 23

State Senate Republicans have given their approval to the appointment of John Coghill to the body.

UA professor loses federal funding

Juneau Empire - Wed Oct 21

The University of Alaska has rejected a faculty union grievance filed on behalf of a professor who had federal funding pulled for being an outspoken critic of the oil industry.

Oil risk assessment called flawed

Anchorage Daily News - Tue Oct 20

EXPERTS: Study is too dependent on industry cooperation, panel says. Published: October 20th, 2009 10:04 PM Last Modified: October 20th, 2009 10:58 PM A panel of national scientific experts is raising serious concerns about the state-led, $5 million project to evaluate risks posed by Alaska's aging oil and gas infrastructure.

U. of Alaska professor loses federal funding

KTVF Fairbanks - Tue Oct 20

A lawyer for the university rejected the claim filed for professor Rick Steiner on Thursday.