Environmental

The impacts of climate warming in Alaska are already occurring. These impacts include coastal erosion, increased storm effects, sea ice retreat and permafrost melt. The villages of Shishmaref, Kivalina and Newtok have already begun relocation plans. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has identified more than 160 additional rural communities threatened by erosion.
On Sept. 14, 2007, former Gov. Sarah Palin signed Administrative Order No. 238, officially forming the Alaska Climate Change Sub-Cabinet. The Sub-Cabinet is charged with preparing and implementing an Alaska Climate Change Strategy. This will be a transparent document that deals with state policies for anticipated climate change.

Source: State of Alaska, Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Web site