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Alaska and the Arctic
Alaska is warming two to three times faster than the global average, and the physical and ecological effects of this warming are evident around the state. The combination of environmental effects have far-reaching consequences for people statewide.
- Our health and healthcare are at risk
- Our communities are navigating compounding stressors
- Our livelihoods are vulnerable without diversification
- Our built environment will become more costly
- Our natural environment is transforming rapidly
- Our security faces greater threats
- Our just and prosperous future starts with adaptation
Key Messages from the Alaska chapter of the Fifth National Climate Assessment.
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