http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/05/28/MNC61OOM6M.DTL
Sequoia once a beautiful park is now jeopardize by deadly smog. Forest fires are causing deadly smog. You used to be able to see about 100 miles out, but now the view is foggy. People are comparing Sequoia to the LA sky. There is almost never clean skies anymore. The smog also affects the trees turning the needles an icky yellow. It also affects the seedlings, and puts a lot of stress on them. Also, there is now some trails closed that are to dangerous to walk because of the smog. On top of that, on the government page there is a warning to work there. It worns future employees it is unsafe to work there because of smog. The smog causes heart problems, and cancer. This is very sad.
Reflections: This is very sad I have been to Seguoia, and have many memories there. My family has pictures of them trying to wrap there arms around the Giant Sequoia. People spend a lot of money trying to preserve the national park. It's sad I have strong emotions towards the park.
1. How do you think we can stop the smog in the park?
2. Have you ever been to a national park? How does this make you feel?
3. Do you think other parks should be worried about air pollution?
