Miami, Florida
Impacts of Climate Change
Actions Taken
Affecting the Region
Global Effects
Similar Situation
Sources
- https://www.miami.gov/My-Government/ClimateChange
- https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2016-08/documents/climate-change-fl.pdf
- https://www.wettropicsplan.org.au/my-backyard/cairns-region/changing-weather/
- https://www.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/68371/far-north-qld-climate-change-impact-summary.pdf
Global Effects
Because climatic factors such as temperature and rainfall play such an important role in determining the suitability of different areas for plants and animals, we can expect that changes in temperature and rainfall will change the suitability of the landscape for certain species and systems. The result of climate change will be new combinations of plants and animals, sometimes in new locations, challenging our concept of what is ‘natural’.
Actions
The City of Miami has committed to a community wide carbon neutrality by 2050. They have also partnered with various professional networks to understand and develop initiatives to continue moving in the right direction.
Impacts
With a rise in sea levels and warmer water temperatures there is an increase in the amount and severity of hurricanes in the area. This poses a risk to a large amount of residents in Miami, FL as these hurricanes can lead to property destruction and loss. Drastic changes in temperature have also lead to negative impacts on plants and wildlife in the area.
Cairns, Australia
Some low-lying communities, including Cairns, may face extensive inundation under the projected sea-level rise. Flooding, due to more intense extreme storms, could affect water, sewerage, storm water, transport and communications infrastructure. Although people in the Cairns area are used to living with high temperatures, we can expect that periods of extreme heat will become more common and even hotter.
Affecting the Region
WIth sea levels rising there is a greater chance of submerging dry and wetlands and erroding beaches along the coast. As temperatures continue to rise we can expect more severe storms, along with harmful effects to coral reefs and wildlife in the region. Cities, roads, railways, ports, and water supplies in the region also become vulnerable.
Miami, FL Climate Change
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Miami, Florida
Impacts of Climate Change
Actions Taken
Affecting the Region
Global Effects
Similar Situation
Sources
Global Effects
Because climatic factors such as temperature and rainfall play such an important role in determining the suitability of different areas for plants and animals, we can expect that changes in temperature and rainfall will change the suitability of the landscape for certain species and systems. The result of climate change will be new combinations of plants and animals, sometimes in new locations, challenging our concept of what is ‘natural’.
Actions
The City of Miami has committed to a community wide carbon neutrality by 2050. They have also partnered with various professional networks to understand and develop initiatives to continue moving in the right direction.
Impacts
With a rise in sea levels and warmer water temperatures there is an increase in the amount and severity of hurricanes in the area. This poses a risk to a large amount of residents in Miami, FL as these hurricanes can lead to property destruction and loss. Drastic changes in temperature have also lead to negative impacts on plants and wildlife in the area.
Cairns, Australia
Some low-lying communities, including Cairns, may face extensive inundation under the projected sea-level rise. Flooding, due to more intense extreme storms, could affect water, sewerage, storm water, transport and communications infrastructure. Although people in the Cairns area are used to living with high temperatures, we can expect that periods of extreme heat will become more common and even hotter.
Affecting the Region
WIth sea levels rising there is a greater chance of submerging dry and wetlands and erroding beaches along the coast. As temperatures continue to rise we can expect more severe storms, along with harmful effects to coral reefs and wildlife in the region. Cities, roads, railways, ports, and water supplies in the region also become vulnerable.