The impact of climate change on Alaska from "summary" of Coming into the Country by John McPhee
The changes in Alaska are not like those in other places. The impact of climate change is profound. The glaciers are retreating. The permafrost is melting. Rivers are changing course. The wildlife is struggling to adapt. The salmon runs are declining. The caribou are facing new challenges. The people who live in Alaska are feeling the effects as well.
The village of Kaktovik is dealing with erosion. The rising sea levels are threatening their homes. The Inupiat people are seeing the changes firsthand. They rely on the land and sea for their survival. But now, the land is disappearing and the sea ice is melting. The storms are getting stronger. The hunting and fishing seasons are becoming unpredictable. Their way of life is at risk.
In Fairbanks, the city is warming up. The winters are not as cold as they used to be. The snowfall is decreasing. The ice roads are melting earlier. The infrastructure is being strained. The buildings a...
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