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To: Neeka who wrote (227343)11/9/2007 6:34:04 AM
From: Snowshoe  Respond to of 793798
 
>>Does the govt pay 100% of the cost to relocate all 165 communities that are threatened by erosion in Alaska?<<

I think the money has to come from a variety of public and private sources, stretched out over many years. If nothing is done, there will be other kinds of severe social costs.

BTW, looks like there will be some much-needed new jobs opening up in western AK as a result of last night's announcement...

NovaGold and Barrick Reach Agreement to Advance Donlin Creek Project and Resolve Legal Disputes
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