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Our Disappearing Views
Years ago, the view from Mesa Verde was so clean and clear that only the curvature of the Earth prevented you from seeing mountains in New Mexico and Arizona over 200 miles away. Unfortunately, the times have changed.
Air pollution is a problem even in remote corners of the American Southwest. Both the spectacular views and the quality of our air is affected. While a few sources are natural, many others are not. Industrial processes in far distant cities and regional coal-fired electric generating plants are only some of the many sources.
The views and the quality of the air you breathe in our National Parks may diminish in the future. The question is what will our children be able to see when they visit Mesa Verde many years from now? |