99% Invisible Dead Cars
Sep 18, 2019
In this intriguing discussion, Anna Rose MacArthur, an insightful reporter from the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, teams up with Diane McEachern, a Bethel resident dedicated to chronicling the city's dead cars. Together, they shed light on Bethel's unique waste challenges, where broken cars symbolize larger issues of consumerism and neglect. Diane shares her fascinating observations about these lifeless vehicles, their impact on the community, and the resourcefulness required for residents to navigate life in a remote setting. Their stories poignantly highlight the intersection of culture, environment, and urban decay.
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Bethel's Junk Problem
- Bethel's isolated location means everything imported stays there, including waste.
- There's no 'away' – only 'here' – creating a visible junk problem.
Diane's Dead Car Count
- Diane McEachern, a Bethel resident, is obsessed with counting the town's dead cars.
- She uses a clicker and has divided the town into sections to methodically count every abandoned vehicle.
Airport Car Graveyard
- Bethel's airport is a dead car graveyard, rumored to be abandoned by departing residents.
- The overflowing lot makes parking difficult.