Alaska seeks oil revival while grappling with a warming future

Alaska seeks oil revival while grappling with a warming future

EXIT GLACIER, Alaska — America's 49th state is a study in contrasts: Rapidly melting glaciers like this one attract tourists, while the oil industry underpinning its economy is getting a fresh boost from Washington after decades of decline.Why it matters: Few places put the causes and consequences of global warming in such close proximity, making Alaska a vivid window into the world's reliance on fossil fuels as climate impacts mount.Driving the…