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Description of  The Price of Ice: Understanding the Global Impact of the Climate Crisis and the Needed Response in a Study of Alaska's Vast Land

Book Description Are you from Alaska? Or perhaps you care about Alaska and its environs and would like to see change. Think about it have you felt the effect of climate change yet? Truthfully, the climate crisis has begun to touch every aspect of the human body and the natural world. Over the years, we have evolved and rely on a set of predictable climatic conditions. Take a look around you you will notice how a global warming truth has rendered the ground and building foundations unstable, disrupted transportation routes and cost, and have placed communities in danger of disasters like flooding and erosion. It is not only us humans that have been affected by adverse climatic changes, but also wildlife, vegetation, and livelihoods in Alaskas marine and terrestrial ecosystems. Many industries that offer economic support to Alaskans have been severely affected. Perhaps you are thinking, "I am not from Alaska why would I care?" While these changes affect Alaskans, they have garnered good leadership skills to focus attention across the US borders due to Arctic sea ice's accelerated retreat a catalyst for planning across disciplines, which calls for increased domestic and international cooperation. Think about it if the Arctic Ocean is navigable, it presents shipping and commerce opportunities in the Northwest Passage and elevates interest in mineral resources and fisheries. In effect, this creates improved weather and navigational tools, stirs up the effort to enhance national, environmental, and economic security, and deepens research to understand better and manage the world's strategic assets. The truth is that Alaska's climate crisis has had far-reaching and long-lasting implications on all of us. Here, we will study Impacts of Climate change on Human and Natural Systems in Alaska Overview of Alaskas Adaptation Strategy Alaska's economy and how it affects the health and well-being of its residents Impacts of climate change on Public infrastructure Natural systems Health and culture, and Other economic activities Trivia Questions So, what are you still waiting for? Read on and find out more about avoiding the climate crisis in Alaska.