contentsapril 2022 volume 57 | number 4 | parksandrecreation.org Every decade since 1980 has been hotter than the previous one, and that trend is expected to continue for decades to come despite efforts to mitigate increasing temperatures. FEATURES 32 Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change Richard J. Dolesh Climate change is changing the way parks are planned, designed, managed and programmed. 38 Climate Change and the Threat to Racial Equity Vitisia Paynich Learn how natural disasters and global warming expose environmental injustices. 44 Celebrating Earth Day Ayanna Williams, MSW Discover how park and recreation professionals and partners across the country are bringing Earth Day events to their communities. 4 Parks & Recreation | APRIL 2 0 22 | PARK S ANDRECRE AT ION . OR Ghttp://www.parksandrecreation.org