Warming Arctic and Reckless Policies Threaten Indigenous Heritage and National Interests in Alaska

In the windswept tundra of Kotzebue, Alaska, the story of a vanishing way of life unfolds not just as a local tragedy but as a warning for all Americans about the consequences of neglecting our nation's sovereignty and environmental stewardship. Roswell Schaeffer, an Inupiaq elder and hunter, watches helplessly as thawing permafrost warps grave markers—symbols of heritage literally sinking beneath warming soils. The land that once reliably sustained generations with caribou, seals, and salmon is changing dramatically. But while climate change driven by irresponsible fossil fuel consumption undeniably reshapes this Arctic frontier, the troubling decisions from Washington exacerbate these threats....