Sea level rise is one of the most pronounced effects of climate change. The latest projection from the United Nation’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has seas levels rising anywhere from 0.8 to 3.2 feet by the end of the century. That can mean big changes for coastal communities.
This week we are running a series of reports looking at the impact of rising seas on South Florida. Today: How the real estate market is reacting. From the Here & Now Contributors Network, Karen Rundlet of WLRN reports.
- Part One: Elevation Zero: South Florida Prepares For Rising Sea Level
- See the whole “Elevation Zero” series on WLRN
Guest
- Karen Rundlet, reporter for WLRN. She tweets @kbmiami.
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