In Alaska wilderness, Obama stares down melting glacier to sound alarm on climate change

In Alaska wilderness, Obama stares down melting glacier to sound alarm on climate change

~!~ According to reports, on Tuesday, President Barack Obama gazed down a melting glacier in Alaska tin order to push message related to climate change // In recent years, the Exit Glacier has been receding at a faster rate; satellite tracking shows that over 800 feet has retreated since 2008 // http://ukcanadaus.blogspot.al/

 ~!~ Obama said, **This is as good of a signpost of what we*re dealing with when it comes to climate change as just about anything // We want to make sure that our grandkids can see this ** // He called the glacier **spectacular ** //

 ~!~ Obama climbed the glacier with photographers in order to draw attention to how human activity is affecting natural wonders // Obama*s visit to Kenai Fjords National Park marked the peak of his three day tour of Alaska // 

 ~!~ According to the National Park Service, this glacier has been retreating at a rate of 43 feet every year for decades // The National Park Service has been keeping an eye on its retreat through photography and, also by satellite that has been used recently //