US National Parks Struggle to Stay Open Amid Budget Cuts and Seasonal Pressures
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US national parks are facing severe staffing shortages and budget cuts under the Trump administration, leading to frontline staff taking on multiple roles, risking long-term degradation of parks and safety issues, while efforts to keep parks open continue amidst political and public scrutiny.
Topics:nation#budget-cuts#environment#park-maintenance#public-safety#staff-shortages#us-national-parks
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