“The Cleanest Line”

For my second read and response I read an activist article called “The Summit Which Never Melts”. The main point of the piece is the impact of climate change, specifically Humphrey Peak in Flagstaff, Arizona. Writer Len Necefer explains early in the article how the numerous indigenous tribes that live near the peak have tried to perverse its beauty despite the multiple times that snow sports industries had tried to desecrate it. Necefer even described the memories he had of watching natives protest and even “chain themselves to bulldozers on opening day of the resort”. Now due to the increasing climate change, Necefer states that climate change has affected snow increase dramatically the certain ski resorts rely heavily on artificial snow. Now, many native communities continue to oppose many projects that can affect the environment as well as something that could affect their cultural considerations.This personally reminded me how Chico State refuses to add a new development without the consideration of the Mechoopda tribe. In all honesty I believe that many people should consider the opinions of the indigenous tribes that live in the land that is being considered for construction, they obviously worry about the environmental integrity of the land that they live near. Necefer closes the article by stating that “we gotta respect the mountains, and the elders” implying that if we want to continue enjoying the environment we must not abuse it and put in the effort to take care of our beautiful world and the scenery it provides for us.