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 by Astrid Sieger

Recently my interest in Global Warming has been renewed.  I think there is enough evidence to support the theory of Global Warming.  I also think that regardless of the causes of Global Warming the effects it has on our environment can not be discounted. My interest lies in the effects that Global Warming has on our national parks.  Our national parks, at their best intentions, were created to provide a safe haven from the human effects on our environment.  These great monuments to nature and our best natural resources stand as beacons of light for future generations; conserving the best for those generations to come, while we cautiously enjoy the same. 

I read an article by the National Park Service entitled “Global Climate Change”.  The article basically outlines the effects of Global Warming on the national parks.  It discusses everything from monitoring climate change and its effects to initiatives that will help national parks become more “climate friendly.”  There are several recent studies that track to effects of Global Warming on our natural resources and the push now to deal with the issue is a positive step in the right direction for our Nation today and in the future.