The central idea of “Tribal Nations: Climate Change Threatens Traditional Ways of Life” is that climate change poses particular threats to indigenous culture, well-being, and ways of life in every region of the United States. The essay highlights that chronic stresses such as extreme poverty are being exacerbated by climate change impacts. The main supporting ideas of the essay are that climate change impacts Tribal Nations' access to traditional foods, reduces water quality, increases exposure to health and safety hazards, and leads to the relocation of communities from historical homelands to which their traditions and cultural identities are tied. The essay also mentions that some plants used for medicines and food are becoming increasingly difficult to find or are no longer in historical ranges. The essay concludes by highlighting that subsequent shifts from traditional lifestyles and diets have led to increasing health problems in native communities.