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Saturday, February 12, 2011

Climate Change Keenly Felt In Alaska's National Parks

ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Thawing permafrost is triggering mudslides onto a key road traveled by busloads of sightseers. Tall bushes newly sprouted on the tundra are blocking panoramic views. And glaciers are receding from convenient viewing areas, while their rapid summer melt poses new flood risks.

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