Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks topped the list of national parks with the unhealthiest air in the country, followed by Joshua Tree National Park.
Some of California’s most treasured parks are threatened by blight caused by pollution and climate change, according to a pair of new reports. The four national parks with the highest ozone levels are all in California, with Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks topping the list of parks struggling with air that’s dangerous to breathe, according to a recent report by the National Parks Conservation Assn., an independent advocacy group.
The report also found 57% of national parks are experiencing serious concerns related to climate change. While invasive species were identified as the primary climate threat facing national parks across the nation, California parks are disproportionately at risk of wildfires — the second-leading threat. As of 2022, half of the state's 20 largest fires ignited over the previous five years. About 4% of the state burned in 2020 alone, the worst fire season on record.
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