More from the Parks

On this page you'll find a collection of climate change videos from our partners around the National Park Service.

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  Climate Change Science at Mount Rainier

  Climate change science at Mount Rainier National Park is more than just the study of melting glaciers. How will a changing climate affect rivers and subalpine meadows? Wildlife and visitor access? Scientists are studying climate change in many ways to help guide the future of Mount Rainier National Park.

  Duration:

  19 minutes, 34 seconds

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  Nor'Easters: Shape Our Changing Coastline

  Nor'Easter storms shift the sands of beaches and continue to shape the coastline every winter. In this video, park staff and scientists explore storm monitoring and prediction efforts to help coastline parks plan for shoreline change in the coming years.

  Duration:

  2 minutes, 52 seconds

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  Pikas Living on the Edge: Monitoring a Species Facing a Changing Climate

  Pikas have a high body temperature and they rely on crevices and cavities in rocks to provide cover and cool shade. Parks in different networks in the West are collaborating on Pika monitoring to learn more about the potential effects of a warming climate on pikas.

  Duration:

  5 minutes, 9 seconds

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  Islands in Transition: How Will Climate Change Alter the Apostle Islands?

  Dr. Christopher Swanston from the Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science, USDA Forest Service, joins staff from Apostle Islands National Lakeshore as they discuss the need for a Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment for the Apostle Islands.

  Duration:

  5 minutes, 32 seconds

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  In Depth: Watershed Down

  Snowfall in Yellowstone melts into rivers that span the continent from the Gulf of America to the Pacific Ocean. Scientists are documenting significant changes in the amount of snow that falls here as well as the intensity and timing of spring runoff. These trends could affect everything you see when you come to the park, as well as everyone and everything living downstream.

  Duration:

  6 minutes, 5 seconds

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  Tides of Change

  As the climate changes, many early signs will appear along our ocean shorelines. This twelve minute film takes you to Olympic National Park’s wild Pacific Coast and follows marine ecologist Dr. Steve Fradkin as he studies its rocky intertidal zone.

  Duration:

  13 minutes, 57 seconds

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  Keepers of the Beat

  Glaciers are sensitive indicators of climate change. In this video, meet Dr. Jon Riedel, lead glaciologist at North Cascades National Park; travel along as he monitors some of North Cascade's glaciers and learn about the science and motivation behind his work.

  Duration:

  18 minutes, 1 second

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  Preparing for Climate Change

  National Parks protect amazing places and organisms for all Americans. As climate changes, learn how Inventory & Monitoring helps parks track its effects on populations of Shenandoah salamander, life in the rocky intertidal zone, and brook trout in freshwater streams.

  Duration:

  6 minutes, 54 seconds

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  Outside Science (inside parks): Picturing a Changing Climate

  Follow us to the backcountry of Denali National Park where a group of young scientists document changes in the landscape.

  Duration:

  4 minutes, 3 seconds

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  A Changing Landscape: Glacier's Warming Climate

  Climate change is changing landscapes and creating impacts throughout the world. Glacier National Park is no exception. Around 1850, an estimated 80 glaciers existed within the present boundaries of the park. Based on aerial imagery from 2015 there are about 26 named glaciers remaining. This film explores current research on the park's melting glaciers and how the park's ecosystem is responding to climate change.

  Duration:

  5 minutes, 25 seconds

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  Salt Marsh Vulnerability

  Salt Marsh Vulnerability looks at the double threat of sea level rise and human development to salt marshes, critical ecosystems at the coastal margin.

  Duration:

  4 minutes, 27 seconds

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  What Good is a Redwood?

  Ranger Greg discovers some important things that redwood forests do to reduce the impacts of climate change. [Note: In 2016 - after this video was produced - research showed that an acre of redwoods can hold 1,000 metric tons of carbon. This is almost four times the amount quoted in this video]

  Duration:

  6 minutes, 57 seconds

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  The Impacts of Climate Change on Cultural Resources in the Arctic

  Northwest Alaska was home to the first Americans and the countless archeological sites in the area are helping archeologist reveal how humans first migrated to North America. However, these cultural resources are threatened by the rapidly changing climate and are in danger of being destroyed before they can be preserved and studied.

  Duration:

  7 minutes, 11 seconds

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  Bering Land Bridge - Local Perspectives on Climate Change

  Learn about climate change in the arctic from a local perspective through a short film produced by Bering Land Bridge National Preserve on Youtube.

  Duration:

  2 minutes, 30 seconds

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  Monitoring Climate Change in the Smokies

  The Smokies are known for their amazing biodiversity, lush forests and unique high elevation ecosystem. Watch this video to find out how a changing climate may impact the resources that make the Smokies so special.

  Duration:

  5 minutes, 20 seconds

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  Cold Air Pooling

  Cold air pooling is another aspect of climate change that Devils Postpile National Monument is investigating. Watch this short podcast to learn more about this project. Watch it on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7RR5hShJPk

  Duration:

  2 minutes, 30 seconds

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  Green Our Rides to Help Preserve National Parks

  Transportation is a major source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions nationwide, contributing to climate change that affects national parks. The National Park Service has teamed up with Department of Energy, Clean Cities coalitions, and partners to reduce fuel use and GHG emissions. Join the National Park Service, partners, employees, neighbors and visitors to make a difference through sustainable travel.

  Duration:

  2 minutes, 29 seconds