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Five Sectors In Alaska Essay

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I chose to explore Alaska and the region around the state. My article that I explored was broken down into five sectors, which explained how the impacts of climate change will affect Alaska in the future. The first key message was disappearing sea ice. Marine life and the potential offshore drilling that will become exposed are great threats to the area. The second key message was shrinking glaciers. This has an effect on the hydropower production and especially on rising sea levels. The third key message was the thawing of permafrost. Permafrost is a subsurface of soil that remains frozen throughout the year. When thawed the land becomes drier and is susceptible to large forest fires. The fourth key message was the change in ocean temperature and chemistry. This highly effects the marine life and the fisheries on the coast of Alaska, which can have a large consequence in the fishing industry. Alaskan fisheries lead the US in commercial value. The final key message was the native communities. Native communities which have been established in Alaska for many years are highly effected. Key messages one through four have a direct impact on the natives. Rural Alaska is one of the most impoverished areas. Many natives depend on the land and fisheries to survive. …show more content…

The first is the fisheries. The fishing industry will be highly effected and we most likely see the prices for fish go up. With the melting of the glaciers and the increase of the forest fires that lead to an increase in warming of our planet, we can see the rise in sea levels around the coastal areas where some of my friends and family lives. Also with the rise in forest fires, we can personally experience warmer climates that effect the production of the food we eat every day. Everything is interconnected and with a huge region such as Alaska, the effects can permeate around the

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