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The Impact of Climate Change on Kivalina, Alaska
Along Alaska’s west coast, about 80 miles above the Arctic circle, sits the village of Kivalina, situated on a...
Joe Raedle, a photographer for Getty, recently flew to Kivalina to spend some time with the villagers and photograph their lives and surroundings.
- Alan Taylor
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The warming climate has led to troubles such as the accelerated erosion of the land the village sits on, which used to be mitigated by sea ice (which is vanishing), and permafrost (which is melting).
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Raedle: “The residents of Kivalina are hoping to stay on their…