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National parks are key conservation areas for wildlife and natural resources

The United States’ national parks have an inherent contradiction. The federal law that created the National Park Service says the agency – and the parks – must “conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and the wildlife … unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations.”

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Yosemite embodies the long war over US national park privatization

The Trump administration’s cuts to the National Park Service’s budget and staffing have raised concerns among park advocates and the public that the administration is aiming to further privatize the national parks.

The Conversation

Grand Canyon Lodge destroyed in wildfire: What happened, what’s the latest?

Buildings at the historic lodge on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon are among dozens destroyed.

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Hiker dies in Grand Canyon as park warns of dangerous temperatures

The National Parks Service warns daytime temperatures at the Grand Canyon can top 120°F, ‘significantly increasing the risk of heat-related illness’

The Independent UK

Toxic algae hits vast US lake just in time to spoil July 4 swimming and boating

Exposure to the blooms can result in liver and kidney failure, inflammation — and maybe even death

The Independent UK

‘A small but mighty program’: little-known US light pollution agency threatened by Trump funding cuts

The Natural Sounds and Night Skies Division strives to provide ‘full sensory experience’ in country’s national parks

The Guardian - US

Mystery after two hikers are found dead on remote island in Lake Superior’s Isle Royale National Park

Authorities hiked 11 miles overnight to find the victims’ bodies

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Foreign hikers and campers could be forced to pay more to visit America’s national parks to help fund a $1 billion Trump-imposed budget cut

The National Park Service, which is already in crisis, has been asked to raise a further $90 million by surcharging foreign visitors

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The Gutting of the National Park Service

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Turmoil, resignations and ‘psychological warfare’: how Trump is crippling US national parks

As the administration slashes jobs and hobbles research, current and former workers say the mood inside US national parks – described as America’s ‘best idea’ – is bleak

The Guardian - US

Managing forests and other ecosystems under rising threats requires thinking across wide-ranging scenarios

In Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in California, trees that have persisted through rain and shine for thousands of years are now facing multiple threats triggered by a changing climate.

The Conversation

"Let this flag fly higher than hate" – Yosemite LGBTQ+ climbers display transgender pride flag on El Capitan following controversial update on National Park Service website

The group of LGBTQ+ activist climbers flew the flag for 90 minutes before it was removed

Advnture

"Efforts to assist hikers may be delayed due to limited staff" - Grand Canyon trekkers warned not to rely on rescue teams after 74-year-old dies attempting 24-mile walk in extreme heat

The National Park Service has suffered thousands of job cuts to crucial services like search and rescue

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"National Park Service employees are under attack" - former NPS directors slam decimation of services under Trump

They raised serious concerns about the future of the national parks in a letter to the US Department of the Interior after threat emerged of further cost-cutting measures

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Air pollution monitoring to protect people and wildlife in national parks suspended after former oil exec given oversight of National Park Service

The change comes amid fears that other conservation programmes will be next in the firing line

The Independent UK

Online streamer busted for carving ‘KICK.COM’ into historic Grand Canyon landmark

Exclusive: ‘The damage caused by carving this inscription into the rock is permanent and cannot be undone,’ according to a National Park Service affidavit reviewed by The Independent

The Conversation

25 years of Everglades restoration has improved drinking water for millions in Florida, but a new risk is rising

Do you know where your drinking water comes from?

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Large group of hikers, including 25 children with additional needs, rescued from Arizona trail in scorching temperatures

The National Park Service has now closed Arizona Hot Springs and Goldstrike trails because of the early-season extreme heat

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National Park Service restores removed Harriet Tubman webpage after backlash

NPS said its leadership did not approve changes to Underground Railroad pages

The Independent UK

The Latest: Trump is expected to sign executive orders to boost coal

President Donald Trump is expected to sign executive orders aimed at boosting coal, a reliable but polluting energy source that’s long been in decline

The Independent UK

National Park Service restores original Harriet Tubman, Underground Railroad webpage

The National Park Service has reversed edits and restored content to its webpage about Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad in the wake of news reports and public backlash over the changes

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National Parks ordered to remain open despite drastic staff shortages and funding cuts

The Trump administration has ordered America's National Parks to keep their doors open to visitors regardless of staffing shortages

The Conversation

From Greenland to Fort Bragg, America is caught in a name game where place names become political tools

Place names are more than just labels on a map. They influence how people learn about the world around them and perceive their place in it.

The Conversation

National monuments have grown and shrunk under US presidents for over a century thanks to one law: The Antiquities Act

America’s public lands, from its majestic national parks to its vast national forests, are at the heart of the country’s identity.

Advnture

Hundreds of National Park workers could win back their jobs after judges rule mass firings unlawful

The National Park Service is under immense strain after widespread cuts imposed by the Trump administration

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