CLEAN : Climate change Inuit culture on thin ice

What is causing the isolation of the Inuit village in the Canadian north?

• Increased snowfall

• Melting of permafrost

• Rising sea levels

• Deforestation

Why has it become difficult for the Inuit villagers to hunt and fish?

• Pollution in the rivers

• Government restrictions

• Overfishing by commercial vessels

• Warmer saltwater and fewer caribous

What did Lucasi's grandmother predict about the future climate?

• There will be more rain

• The summers will be cooler

• There will be no snow

• The sea will not freeze

What construction challenge is faced by the Inuit due to climate change?

• Unstable subsoil making building hazardous

• Lack of building materials

• Increased cost of construction

• Shortage of skilled labor

What future impact of climate change is predicted for the Inuit village?

• More snowfall

• Increased tree growth and fewer small fruits

• Decrease in insect population

• More frequent earthquakes