Alaska's Disappearing Coast

Alaska's coast is fading.

It's about survival.

Life is getting harder.

The coast is a lifeline.

They need medevacs to save lives.

People must leave their homes.

They face a difficult situation.

Where will the islanders go?

Watch the video at https://bbc.in/3aybdE1.

The North Pole is warming fast. This is destroying communities.

Alfred Kiyutelluk lives there.

His house was 20 feet from the water.

Shishmaref island is suffering from climate change. Less sea ice forms, so the coast is exposed.

Alfred Kiyutelluk is struggling.

The ocean freezes later each year. Life is tough, but they must keep going.

Animals and fish are harder to find due to climate change.

Howard Weyiouanna Sr is the mayor.

They can't fish now. They must wait until December or January.

The main road is washing away. The air strip is in danger.

Dennis Davis is concerned.

If the runway is damaged, they can't use it. They need it for medevacs, food, and mail.

The town will move to the mainland. It will cost $180 million, but they have no choice.

Dennis Davis is worried.

The climate is changing fast. Storms are getting worse, and the ice isn't forming. The water is warming. This will all be underwater in 5-10 years.

It's hard to leave home. But many people will have to if greenhouse gas emissions aren't cut.

Do you understand?

Where will the islanders go?

The town will move to the mainland.

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