AK: Climate Change Alaska Natives living in some Arctic coastal communities became the nation’s first climate change refugees when the loss of protective ice, exposed them to huge waves and storm surges, making it too dangerous to remain in their homes. But inland villages are also feeling the affects of global warming. Melting permafrost is devastating the delta community of Selawik. To find out how residents are ...
Alaska Oil and Gas Drilling Threaten Endangered Whales Endangered Cook Inlet beluga whales are threatened by oil drilling and exploration, according to a lawsuit filed by the Natural Resources Defense Council, Native Village of Chickaloon, Center for Water Advocacy and Center for Biological Diversity.