Miami

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Miami Faces ClimatE Change

Miami faces increased flooding

It is important to support laws that address the main causes of climate change. Supporting laws that protect wildlife and the environment is also essential.

Impacts

Where Else is this Happening?

Miami Underwater

Wildlife is threatened as habitats are destroyed

Expensive property continues to be sold

There is no long-term plan to address this threat

Higher temperatures means daily life is becoming more uncomfortable

Climate change ultimately poses a "threat to the state's economy," (Gallagher & Cattelino, 2020).

Louisiana faces threats very similar to the ones Miami faces.

Flooding puts life at risk

Destruction of homes and property from storms

Increased flooding destroys wetlands, which causes more severe flooding

Both wildlife and residents are in danger.

The low elevations of both makes climate change a severe issue.

Solutions

References

Gallagher, M. F., & Cattelino, J. (2020). Youth, climate change and visions of the future in Miami. Local Environment, 25(4), 290–304. https://doi.org/10.1080/13549839.2020.1744116 Irish, J. L., Sleath, A., Cialone, M. A., Knutson, T. R., & Jensen, R. E. (2013). Simulations of Hurricane Katrina (2005) under sea level and climate conditions for 1900. Climatic Change, 122(4), 635–649. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10584-013-1011-1