![]() ![]() That’s where art comes in – it can create a sense of immediacy, of personal connection. Because dozens of Olympic glaciers have already melted, and more are likely to do so, we wanted to create an honest space to grieve that reality, and to hold the message that these glaciers mattered, and still matter.Įcology can feel theoretical to many of us if our day-to-day lives seem somewhat removed from nature. The National Park Service also educates the public about the effects of climate change, which is where this project took root. Washington's National Park Fund supports this work. We share this data on the specific, measurable effects of climate change with those who do have the power to make legislative and policy decisions. NPS scientists have been conducting long-term monitoring of natural “vital signs” such as glaciers for many years. ![]() ![]() While many national parks have taken what steps they can to reduce carbon emissions, the climate has no regard for park boundaries and these actions will be most effective combined with many, many others, large and small, worldwide. Long answer: Fully stopping climate change and glacial melt is simply beyond the power of the National Park Service alone. Short answer: It’s more of an admonishment/warning/plea to us all to do just that. Is this an admission of defeat? Why aren’t you trying to stop the glaciers from vanishing? ![]()
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