Climate Change: The Effects National Parks Have On The Environment

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National Parks show us the reality and impact climate changes are having on the environment. These parks are being challenged in ways never before seen. Environmental changes have changed many things and will continue to in the future. “How the Parks of Tomorrow Will Be Different” layouts different parks that are being affected by environmental changes. It makes us aware of the problems and what we could do, which I strongly agree with. People may think that there’s not much we can do but, the actions and how we treat these parks when we visit them can have a big change. If we want to keep these parks alive there is changes and boundaries that must be set. We as visitors of these park should accept that our parks are changing but still value them. We should help these National Parks grow stronger and not contribute on the harm. Many of these changes could affect the way people enjoy the parks. Certain places of the park may be destroyed and …show more content…
Causing them to look different not seen as many years ago. Many parks have been destroyed and probably in a couple of years some may be completely gone. Leaving our next generations not being able to see these monuments that are consider to be treasures. Climate change has increased over the last years causing glaciers to disappear, destroying wild animal’s habitat, and numerous fires. There are many things we can do and collaborate to keep these parks healthy. We can’t fight with mother nature but we can surely stop harming the parks when visited. Our help is needed and we should be forced to help, these parks give us the beauty of nature and lets us enjoy its view. Therefore, it is time to take actions and help with what we can. So, one day we can say that these parks look different but not because they are destroyed but because they are stronger and bigger. National parks are truly symbols of what the world has to offer and all the beautiful

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