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Schwinning, Susan, Jayne Belnap, David Bowling, and James Ehleringer. "Ecology and Society: Sensitivity of the Colorado Plateau to Change: Climate, Ecosystems, and Society." Ecology and Society: Sensitivity of the Colorado Plateau to Change: Climate, Ecosystems, and Society. E&S, 2008. Web. 23 Nov. 2013.

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Casimiro, Steve. "Dramatic Increase in Mining Claims Threatens National Parks." Adventure Journal, 19 Apr. 2011. Web. 25 Nov. 2013. http://www.adventure-journal.com/2011/04/dramatic-increase-in-mining-claims-threatens-national-parks/

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Finkbeiner, Ann. "The Absurd Nuclear Bomb Test on an Artificial Forest." Slate Magazine, 31 May 2013. Web. 20 Nov. 2013. http://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/science/2013/05/nuclear_weapons_tests_on_trees_jasons_moved_a_forest_to_the_nevada_test.html

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Grand Canyon Ecosystems. National Park Service, 2011. Web. 20 November 2013. http://www.nps.gov/grca/forteachers/upload/EcoArticle-Dec2011-12.pdf

Ingley, Kathleen. Drive to Extract Money Threatens Arizona’s Premier Natural Wonder. The Arizona Republic, 2012. Web. 20 November 2013. http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/viewpoints/articles/2012/04/07/20120407business-ventures-threaten-grand-canyon.html?nclick_check=1

Oltrogge, Maureen. Grand Canyon National Park Tourism Creates Over $467 Million in Economic Benefit. National Park Service, 2013. Web. 20 November 2013. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/grand-canyon-national-park-tourism-creates-over-467-million-dollars-in-economic-benefit.htm

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Picture Sources:

Image 1: http://www.123rf.com/photo_10281733_grand-canyon-sunrise.html

Image 2: http://www.nps.gov/grca/forteachers/upload/EcoArticle-Dec2011-12.pdf