Annie Feidt, Alaska’s Energy Desk

When the river takes the first houses, the village could start to scatter. And Newtok’s blend of the modern and traditional could erode away with the land.

Here’s a heaping serving of Thanksgiving-in-Alaska weather facts you can pass around your table along with the stuffing and potatoes.

The power generated by the solar panels go directly to the building. They’ll provide around 3 to 7 percent of the building’s power in the summer.

“There’s always something new and fascinating that you’ve never see before when there’s a new generation satellite that’s launched.”

Imported southern design is a common legacy in the far north and so are associated problems.

One important factor is the depth of the lake. But there are other variables too.