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Communities that live in rugged and remote landscapes, like Alaska, have more in common with coastal communities in Miami or New Jersey than people think, says Victoria Hermann.

Local communities opened up to Victoria Hermann about the climate change challenges they face and the resources they need to mitigate them.

Throughout her extensive research, Victoria Herrmann found incredibly resourceful, resilient and insightful local champions.

Victoria Herrmann interviewed 300 people in US coastal communities and US Pacific territories about the challenges they face from climate change.

Victoria Herrmann on the frontline of America's Eroding Edges.

Victoria Hermann in Alaska conducting fieldwork for her project, America's Eroding Edges.