Living In Utility Scarcity: Energy And Water Insecurity In Northwest Alaska

Living In Utility Scarcity: Energy And Water Insecurity In Northwest Alaska Laura Palen Eichelberger, 2010 This study explored the links between energy and water insecurity in rural Inupiaq Eskimo villages in Alaska's Northwest Arctic Borough. High energy costs and the need for fuel-based transportation are 2 significant factors in domestic water access for these communities. Dramatic increases in the costs of energy have led to decreased domestic water access, with adverse effects on...

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