Kipnuk leaders reflect on what federal help could have done before the storm, and what can be done now

Kipnuk leaders grapple with the aftermath of a devastating storm, questioning what could have been done to protect their village. The community, already facing climate change challenges, had been counting on a $20 million EPA grant for riverbank protection, but it was canceled by the Trump administration. Now, residents are left to pick up the pieces, with the emotional toll and physical devastation weighing heavily. The fight for funding and attention continues, as Kipnuk seeks support for safer, more resilient communities in the face of climate change. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.