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National Parks in Peril The Threats of Climate Change Overview: America's national parks are some of the most spectacular and treasured places in the country. But these wild landscapes are confronting the greatest threat in their history – global warming. Rising temperatures are wreaking havoc in some of the nation's most pristine areas, and will continue to do so if we don't act quickly.
Crown Jewels at Risk
Guide: Without quick action to halt global warming, our favorite national parks could lose some of their splendor.
Losing Ground: Western National Parks Endangered by Climate Disruption
Report: National parks in the American West face an unprecedented threat from climate change. Rising temperatures, prolonged drought, severe wildfires and diminished snowfall are already affecting these parks; without action to curb climate change, cherished Western landscapes could be drastically altered.
National Parks off the Beaten Path
Guide: Want to go to the Grand Canyon or Cape Cod, but can't stand the thought of the crowds or the traffic? NRDC parks experts offer advice on lesser-known spots where you can find everything you're looking for in a vacation, except the celebrated names.