We should have fact-checked that photo

We should have fact-checked that photo

Welcome to the July RN&R!  In last month’s Outdoors column, we mentioned billboards that feature a photo of Death Valley National Park, and say, “Heat deaths rise, safety staff cut. Made possible by DOGE.” A nonprofit advocacy group, More Perfect Union, placed them to encourage opposition to DOGE’s national park budget cuts.  A reader who asked to remain anonymous emailed me, saying the assertion that “heat deaths rise” is inaccurate.  He is cor…