In this episode, we learn the Yup'ik term for climate change-induced catastrophic land collapse, which occurs due to permafrost thaw, erosion, and flooding: Usteq.We hear several definitions of the term, utilized by researchers and the government, and learn how these land changes are impacting communities in Western Alaska, in real-time.topics and purpose: the long observed changes to the land described by the Yup'ik people, and related stress in present timesterms defined: usteq, land subsidence, divestmentnotes: Learn more about climate friendly financial investments at ClimateSmart and get involved in the movement: Stop the Money Pipeline.  Here is a link to the Alaska State Hazard Mitigation Plan, and to Dr. Bronen's research about Usteq. This episode was funded, in part, by a grant from the Institute for Journalism & Natural Resources. 

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