Breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer among women in Alaska, accounting for nearly one-third of all female cancer cases. Breast cancer in women under the age of 40 years old is 58% higher in Alaska Native women compared to non-Hispanic white women in the same region (Protecting Our Mamaqs & Our Health: An Enviornmental…| ACAT
Children today are exposed to a complex mixture of toxic chemicals through the air they breathe, the food they eat, the water they drink, and the products they use every day. From pesticides and plastics to industrial pollutants and household chemicals, these exposures pose significant threats to healthy growth and development. Because children’s bodies are…| ACAT
Uranium is in increasing demand due to its use as fuel for nuclear power plants and interest in carbon-free technologies as part of the energy transition. In Alaska, the Native Village of Elim and nearby lands are being targeted as a potential source of uranium. Although the company that initiated the exploration program, Panther Minerals,…| ACAT
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is a process designed to collect carbon dioxide generated by high-emission activities, such as coal or gas power production or plastics manufacturing, and transport it for industrial use or underground storage. While CCS has gained traction as a possible climate solution, there are concerns about its effectiveness and long-term impacts.…| ACAT
Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among women globally, and research shows that nearly half of all cancer cases are preventable. Breast cancer affects people across all backgrounds, but disparities in incidence, mortality, and access to quality care persist, particularly among communities of color and low-income populations. Addressing these disparities requires increasing…| ACAT
In March 2025, ACAT, the Native Village of Gambell, and the Native Village of Savoonga filed a formal complaint with the UN Special Rapporteur on Toxics and Human Rights. The complaint addresses the U.| ACAT
Uranium is in increasing demand due to its use as fuel for nuclear power plants and interest in carbon-free technologies as part of the energy transition. In Alaska, the Native Village of Elim and…| ACAT
