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Yellowstone to weigh climate change risks when rebuilding from flood

Yellowstone to weigh climate change risks when rebuilding from flood

The country’s oldest national park is considering whether to route its north entrance road away from the Gardner River.
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How climate change could damage America's most treasured national parks

The dramatic flooding in Yellowstone National Park could permanently damage one of the nation's oldest, most treasured landmarks, according to experts.

Flooding chaos in Yellowstone, a sign of crises to come

Flooding chaos in Yellowstone, a sign of crises to come

Record rainfall and mudslides forced closures just as tourism season ramped up. Virtually none of America’s national parks are untouched by extreme weather and climate change.

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Yellowstone flooding is a sign of what’s to come for national parks

Record rainfall and mudslides forced closures just as tourism season ramped up. Virtually none of America’s national parks are untouched by extreme weather and climate change.
Hounds chased a Yellowstone National Park mountain lion into a tree. Then Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte shot it

Hounds chased a Yellowstone National Park mountain lion into a tree. Then Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte shot it

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte hunts a Yellowstone mountain lion wearing a research collar. Gianforte has caused controversy before with his hunting near Yellowstone.
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Dry summer emphasizes threat of climate change to Yellowstone National Park

Lack of rain in June and throughout much of the summer meant Yellowstone saw some of its driest conditions since the 1930 Dust Bowl era.

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Montana’s famed trout under threat as drought intensifies
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Montana’s famed trout under threat as drought intensifies

The state is imposing more restrictions on fishing this year as the combination of extreme conditions, including low river levels, fish die-offs and the crush of anglers, poses long-term problems.
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