Rising Seas in South Florida (2014)
In recent years, increased flooding has been a stark wake up call for people living in South Florida. Projections calculated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers indicate sea levels will rise 9 to 24 inches by 2060 in that vulnerable region.
PBS: Flood-prone South Florida considers proactive investment against rising seas.
March 19, 2014 – In recent years, increased flooding has been a stark wake up call for people living in South Florida. Projections calculated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers indicate sea levels will rise 9 to 24 inches by 2060 in that vulnerable region. Special correspondent Kwame Holman narrates this look by WPBT at how local governments are trying to prepare for the effects of climate change.
White House starting to make bigger climate change push – will help protect #SWWater if successful, but …http://t.co/OA7EX3OhgQ
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