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How Will Climate Change Impact Joshua Tree National Park?

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February 7, 2016

Monitoring climate change at Joshua Tree National Park/NPS

How will climate change impact Joshua Tree National Park in California. While researchers have warned that higher temperatures could adversely impact the iconic Joshua Trees, there are other impacts to the park's ecosystem as well, as this video explains.

As parks study the effects of climate change, citizen scientists play an increasingly important role in documenting natural changes. Learn how Earthwatch volunteers at Joshua Tree National Park help staff collect baseline data.

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