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Refugees from Climate Change in Alaska

Native Alaskans are living through a climate-change wake-up call for the US and the rest of the world. As sea ice that's protected coastal villages from harsh winter storms melts away, there's no system to help communities that have to move.

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

Native Alaskans are living through a climate-change wake-up call for the US and the rest of the world. As sea ice that's protected coastal villages from harsh winter storms melts away, there's no system to help communities that have to move. We hear about the desperate plight of Eskimo villagers in what looks like a preview of what's to come in more heavily populated locations. It's hard enough to rebuild after one-time events like Katrina or Sandy. Can we prepare for the relocation that might be required by slow-moving disasters?

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Patricia Cochran

    Alaska Native Science Commission

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    Colleen Swan

    Kivalina City Council

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    Robin Bronen

    Alaska Institute for Justice

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