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Environmental Challenges and Mining Controversies in Alaska
This chapter examines the intricate dynamics of development projects in Alaska, highlighting the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and the Pebble Mine controversy. It addresses environmental challenges, particularly the risks of acid mine drainage and its impact on local ecosystems, including Bristol Bay's salmon fisheries. The discussion weaves personal stories and philosophical reflections on environmental responsibility amid modern living's contradictions.