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Tradition and Transition on the Seward Peninsula: Bridging the Gap Between Potential Mining Development and Indigenous Livelihoods
Akogun, Ridwan
Akogun, Ridwan
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Abstract
Alaska’s Seward Peninsula communities are at
a pivotal intersection of natural resource
development and Indigenous subsistence
livelihoods. As the demand for graphite, a vital
component in the transition towards a
decarbonized economy increases, a proposal
has been made to establish a large graphite
mine 60km North of Nome. Thus, these
communities find themselves at the forefront of
balancing economic development with
environmental stewardship and cultural
preservation. There remains a notable policy
gap in accounting for the impacts of extractive
industries on livelihoods in this region and this
research integrates specific spatial and
temporal land-use data to inform adaptive
recommendations.
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2024-05-01
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University of Alaska Anchorage
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green transition, decarbonization, subsistence, spatial, uniform coding units