How Does Climate Change Cause Harm To Our National Parks?

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In the past few years climate change and the U.S developing has caused harm to our National Parks. Our national parks hold learning, fitness and even habitats for animals. We are all so lucky to have our National Parks and we should be proud of what they give us. More than 35% percent of adults are obese. Our National parks can change that. They provide places to walk, run and bike. They give us beautiful hikes and great scenery. There are 417 National Parks in the United States, Americans don't spend enough time outside and getting exercise, instead we sit around watching Tv and playing Video games. You should typically spend 1-2 hours a day out side even if it is just feeding the birds or playing catch with a friend. There is very limited

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