Tribal Communities Face Severe Risks of Flooding Due to Climate Change
"The flooding risks to communities are increasing faster than officials are dealing with them,” a policy analyst said.
We are just beginning to see how expensive adapting to a new climate will be. The Bureau of Indian Affairs has awarded $25 million for three communities working on their move to higher ground. In addition to Taholah, on the Quinault Indian Nation, there are two villages in Alaska, Newtok Village and the Native Village of Napakiak, on the agency’s list. The BIA will spend another $12.7...