The Presidents Who Gave Us Lands
National Geographic presents us the presidents who gave us public lands. The park service has grown from 37 protected areas to more than 400. From hallowed battlegrounds to Native American archaeological sites. The NPS is working to ensure that the nation’s historical and natural treasures will be available for generations to come.
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The Future of Our Lands
Writer Laura Chubbs highlights an experience are Utah’s “mighty five” national parks. Also highlighted is the fact we’ve been mining for copper, gold, silver, zinc and lead, as well as oil and gas. She addresses the question of “when do we stop?”.
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The Damage a President Can Do
National Geographic lists 15 ways the Trump Administration has changed environmental policy. Clean air, water, wildlife, sage grouse protection, endangered species act, bird treat, downsizing public monuments, logging increase, climate change, criminal enforcement at a low among others.
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