Date uploaded: 2022-06-17 22:01:45
National parks are ecologically vulnerable as climate change yields weather events that are more common and extreme.
A national park vulnerability assessment completed in 2021 by the Natural Resource Stewardship and Science directorate found that nearly 75% of parks are at risk from either the gradual effects of climate change or a more high-impact climate event like sea level rise or fire.
The overall highest vulnerability scores provide insight into what parks should be prioritized based on the information currently available. The report also determined which parks need further assessment.
Swipe through to see some of the national parks that are at risk. To read the full story, click the link in our bio. / 📸: Noah Berger (AFP), Chandan Khanna (AFP), Kevin Moloney (Getty Images), Rhona Wise (AFP), Marilyn Chung
