Alone in the wilderness

Anaiyyun: prayer for the whale

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Could one road forever change this remote Alaskan refuge?

The wildlife refuge Izembek occupies a small portion of Alaska’s Bering Sea coast. This stretch of wetlands, tundra and coastal lagoons supports a remarkable range of wildlife. For decades, it’s also been at the centre of a dispute over a proposed road that would link two isolated villages by cutting through this federally protected wilderness. Supporters frame the project as a matter of public health and safety, arguing that reliable access to emergency medical transport is essential for residents. Opposing voices include conservation groups and several Alaska Native tribes,........

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