Residents of Newtok, Alaska are fleeing to higher ground as the town is being threatened by rising sea levels and erosion. The town, which is home to around 350 people, is located on the banks of the Ninglick River and has been experiencing severe erosion for years. The situation has become so dire that the town is now in the process of relocating to a new site nine miles away. The move is expected to cost around $130 million and will be funded by the federal government. The residents of Newtok are among the first climate refugees in the United States, and their plight highlights the urgent need for action on climate change.