In Words and Photos, Galena Residents Reflect on Their Village’s Sustainable Practices

In words and photos, Galena residents reflect on their village’s sustainable practices

These Alaska villagers want to curb their reliance on expensive, imported diesel that when burned is one of the largest contributors of planet-warming emissions.

PHOTO ESSAY: in Rural Alaska, Collecting Driftwood Saves Time, Money ...

PHOTO ESSAY: In rural Alaska, collecting driftwood saves time, money and brings jobs

GALENA, Alaska (AP) — As ice breaks on the Yukon River, Jake Pogrebinsky looks at the water from shore, searching for a large log floating downstream.

PHOTO ESSAY: In rural Alaska, collecting driftwood saves time, money and brings jobs - Regional Media News

GALENA, Alaska (AP) — As ice breaks on the Yukon River, Jake Pogrebinsky looks at the water from shore, searching for a large log floating downstream. When he spots one, he hops into his wooden motorboat and roars toward it, chainsawing any roots or branches that might still be attached, a hand-rolled cigarette never far from his lips. Then he drags the log with a rope toward shore, where eventually it will be used in the community here in centr…