Arctic Sea Ice Loss and Fierce Storms Leave Kivalina Search and Rescue Fighting to Protect Their Island From Climate Disasters

Indigenous governments, nonprofits, hunters and first responders from Iñupiaq, Yupik and Unangan communities across Alaska have long been preparing for today’s climate hazards. 

By P. Joshua Griffin
May 16, 2023
Getty Images
P. Joshua Griffin

P. Joshua is an Assistant Professor of Marine and Environmental Affairs and American Indian Studies at the University of Washington 

 
Read our newsletter
We partner with creators, thought leaders, and news organizations to explain how smart policy can sustain a safe and livable planet. Please, join us.