April 26, 2024
Sea Level Rise
A Rising Concern: The impact of sea level rise on Florida
Forget the argument over what may be causing it — if we take seriously the idea that the sea level could rise by more than seven inches in the next 30 years, what should Florida communities be doing about it, and how much will it cost?
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Published on 7/8/2013
Impact: Utilities
Florida Power & Light announced earlier this year it intends to spend $500 million over the next three years to harden its system...
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Published on 7/8/2013
Impact: Insurance
As seas continue to rise, the insurance industry will play a key role in how communities respond.
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Published on 7/8/2013
Impact: Community Planning
Twenty years ago, the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council issued a report that warned about the implications of sea level rise for Sarasota Bay.
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Published on 7/8/2013
Impact: Groundwater
As sea level rises, it will push saltwater into aquifers that supply Floridians' drinking water.
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Published on 7/8/2013
Impact: Beach and Shore
Hot Spots: Beaches, Singer Island & Marco Island
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Published on 7/8/2013
Impact: Building and Infrastructure
Flooding has become more common on touristy Miami Beach...
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Published on 7/8/2013
