ACAT works throughout the unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Alaska, lands that were never surrendered to Russia or the United States. Our offices are located on the traditional territories of the Dena'ina and Sivuqaq Peoples. ACAT works with profound respect for and honors the ancestors and present stewards of this beautiful place called Alaska.| ACAT
Action Alert: Protect Kigluait Mountains and Submit Public Comment Sacred Kigluiat and ACAT are here to protect the Kigluait Mountains from hard rock mining & revitalize ancestral connections to sacred sites. POA-2018-00210 Graphite Creek PN > Alaska District > Public Notices View –“Graphite One LLC, stated the purpose is mine graphite from mineral…| ACAT
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
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | May 13, 2025 Press Contacts: Pamela Miller pamela@akaction.org, and Sarah Banapour sarahb@akaction.org 2025 Stockholm Convention Bans More Toxic Chemicals, But With Concerning Exemptions ANCHORAGE, AK – From April 28 to May 9, Alaska Community Action on Toxics (ACAT) participated in the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Pollutants Conference of the…| ACAT
Join us to celebrate Rachel Carson’s birthday while enjoying a meal of foraged greens, mocktails, poetry reading, live music, plant walks, and more! This is a FREE event. All are welcome! 🗓️ Wednesday…| ACAT
Senate Bill 161 -“An Act relating to the use of certain trawl or dredge fishing gear in state water; and providing for an effective date.” In recent years, Alaska has seen a serious decline in certain…| ACAT
A FREE community film series to uplift inspiring stories about environmental justice, bring people together around film and food, and provide a community space for dialogue that will lead to action.| ACAT
