Wildfires, drought, sea level rise, more frequent and intense storms, and warming oceans are sometimes destroying and occasionally improving or allowing cultural resources to emerge at national park units.
National parks are among America’s most beloved institutions, yet they face a grave threat. Climate change is here, and we need to act quickly to protect our parks from its worst consequences.
Many visitors to Death Valley National Park think it's pretty cool to take a selfie in front of the digital thermometer in front of the Furnace Creek Visitor Center. And this summer, with a string of 17 consecutive 120+° Fahrenheit days, there have been plenty of opportunities.