Verkkoa guide to alaska, published in 1943, includes this comparison map of alaska and the lower 48 states. Colby’s observations of natural alaska also. Verkkoalaska's natural monuments are of such gargantuan scale that the environment can seem immutable. But a new report from noaa's alaska risa. Verkkoalaska has recently experienced profound environmental change related to extreme weather events and deviations from the historical climate. Verkkoboth the state and communities within alaska need to set aggressive requirements and goals to transition our energy systems towards clean.