I only just learned about this situation today. I saw the plight of this village from a news special in France on a French news Channel called France24. When in the U.S. for these past 5 years I didn't hear one peep about this. It's a pretty sad state of affairs when you have to go to another country to hear about a serious domestic situation.
Prior to the 20th century the Alaska Inupiaq people never use the island as a permanent settlement. Only for hunting (for a limited time each year). Somehow the message was lost in the 20th century when they planted roots and stayed year-round. The area is basically permafrost. Not the best condition. Global Warming people are not eager to bring up this point..... Years ago they voted to leave the island. Yet they are still there. Passing judgement silently.
I only just learned about this situation today. I saw the plight of this village from a news special in France on a French news Channel called France24. When in the U.S. for these past 5 years I didn't hear one peep about this. It's a pretty sad state of affairs when you have to go to another country to hear about a serious domestic situation.
nice
aw omg thats so sad
Prior to the 20th century the Alaska Inupiaq people never use the island as a permanent settlement. Only for hunting (for a limited time each year). Somehow the message was lost in the 20th century when they planted roots and stayed year-round. The area is basically permafrost. Not the best condition. Global Warming people are not eager to bring up this point.....
Years ago they voted to leave the island. Yet they are still there. Passing judgement silently.
Population 500. Don't care. Move.