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Trump Administration Pushes Fossil Fuel Cuts in National Parks

4/3/2026

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The Trump administration is pushing for increased fossil fuel and timber extraction on national parks and public lands.
Critics warn that proposed nearly $1 billion in National Park Service budget cuts could force site closures and reduce services.
The administration has removed climate-related information from park exhibits while national parks hosted 332 million visitors in 2024.

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The Trump administration is pushing for increased fossil fuel and timber extraction on national parks and public lands.
Critics warn that proposed nearly $1 billion in National Park Service budget cuts could force site closures and reduce services.
The administration has removed climate-related information from park exhibits while national parks hosted 332 million visitors in 2024.