National parks overflow with trash, human waste as gov’t shutdown approaches 3 weeks

Park experts are now warning that the damage may take years to undo.

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National parks around the country have seen overflowing toilets and trash piling up since the government shutdown began nearly three weeks ago. Park experts are now warning that the damage may take years to undo. We speak with Jonathan Asher, government relations manager at The Wilderness Society.

 

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