Floodgates Open at the Grand Canyon: A Cautionary Tale for Climate Inaction The National Park Service's latest warning about flash flooding in the Grand Canyon should send a shiver down the spines of policymakers and business leaders.
At least 15 people remain unaccounted for after extreme flash floods devastated a remote area, including Phantom Ranch and the North Kaibab Trail.
This disaster is a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of climate change. The Grand Canyon's vulnerability to flooding has long been recognized by park officials, but their warnings have fallen on deaf ears.