Climate Change and Unalakleet: A Deep Analysis

This multi-disciplinary science and Indigenous knowledge assessment paper reviews over 20 years of research materials, oral histories and Indigenous views on climate change affecting Unalakleet, Alaska, USA and Norton Sound. It brings a historical review, statistical analysis, community-based observ...

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Published in:Sustainability
Main Authors: Tero Mustonen, Brie Van Dam
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021
Subjects:
Norton Sound
Alaska
ecosystem change
Iñupiaq knowledge
Bering Sea
Environmental effects of industries and plants
TD194-195
Renewable energy sources
TJ807-830
Environmental sciences
GE1-350
Pacific
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3390/su13179971
https://doaj.org/article/532ae169e1e24b1c99c4cbfc5e1246c2
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Summary:This multi-disciplinary science and Indigenous knowledge assessment paper reviews over 20 years of research materials, oral histories and Indigenous views on climate change affecting Unalakleet, Alaska, USA and Norton Sound. It brings a historical review, statistical analysis, community-based observations and wisdom from Unalakleet Iñupiaq knowledge holders into a critical reading of the current state of climate change impacts in the region. Through this process, two keystone species, Pacific salmon and caribou, are explored as indicators of change to convey the significance of climate impacts. We rely on this historical context to analyse the root causes of the climate crisis as experienced in Alaska, and as a result we position Indigenous resurgence, restoration and wisdom as answers.

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