Facing rising sea levels and greater insurance risk, southern florida braces for relocations, new flood design standards, and more. Waistdeep in water and sinking slowly into the muck, i fend off mosquitos as a man from south floridas water. We hope you will join us for a timely and informative program on this subject. Two sjmc faculty, kate macmillin and juliet pinto, explore the narrative of a community under threat from sea level rise in their halfhour documentary, south florida s rising seas. According to marco rubio, the junior senator from florida, rising sea levels are uncertain, their connection to human activity tenuous. Some island nations will disappear with the rising sea.
The viewer is a screeninglevel tool that uses bestavailable, nationally consistent data sets and analyses. He is one of the investors featured in michael lewis book the big short, which is. This kind of research isnt just important to south florida homeowners. Telling the stories of south floridas battle with sea. South florida s rising seas is a documentary coproduced by fiu school of journalism and mass communication professors kate macmillin and juliet pinto. South florida real estate boom not dampened by sea. This book describes the results of a survey into sea level rise in south florida. Dec 05, 2017 south florida real estate boom not dampened by sea level rise coastal cities are flooding more as sea levels rise faster and faster. Rising is both a highly original work of lyric reportage and a haunting meditation on how to let go of the places we love. Apr 23, 2019 sea level rises are not some distant threat. Rising seas mean shrinking south florida future, experts say by curtis morgan june 22, 2012 05.
Documentaries south floridas rising seas 2014 south floridas rising seas impact 2015 webisodes. Rising seas threaten south floridas drinking water. This is the result of a recent study which took a variety of. Its a scorching midsummer day, and the sawgrass is still under a pale blue sky. Chapter 2 of ahead of the tide explains why seas are rising and why florida is especially at risk. On the list of the 20 urban areas in america that will suffer the most from rising seas, florida has five. Much of the large swaths of salt marsh in florida s big bend region will likely convert to open water as sea levels rise, but predicted. All the oceanfront dwellings will need to be moved back from the encroaching sea. Rising seas, a population crowded along the coast, porous bedrock, and the relatively common occurrence of tropical storms put more real estate and people at risk from storm surges aggravated by sea level rise in florida, than any other state by. Rising sea levels put extra pressure on coastal bedrock in south florida. Albert hine, a professor of marine science at the university of south florida in tampa bay, said that sea walls, pumps, and beach nourishment ultimately will be futile against rising seas on. May 25, 2016 rising sea levels put extra pressure on coastal bedrock in south florida. In an extract from her new book rising, elizabeth rush explains the threat from sea level rise, which, for millions of americans, is about to get very real, very quickly. What s more, with rising sea levels threatening to wipe south florida off the map, a healthy everglades could be the last line of defense.
Sea level rise is more than doubling the risk of a storm surge at this level in south florida by 2030. Climate change impacts on floridas biodiversity and ecology 345 especially given the predicted increase in storm events. South florida s rising seas impact 2015 webisode 1. Climate change and sea level rise in south florida the view of. But as many of the people working in south florida acknowledge, it s one thing to try to keep water off a small. Rising seas, sinking cities, and the remaking of the. But rising seas will put many more communities at risk.
Miami beach is working hard to confront its problem with sealevel rise headon. Mar 30, 2017 the pbc planning congress is hosting screening and discussion of south floridas rising seas. An fiu student doc on south florida s environmental challenges related to rising sea level. Rising seas mean shrinking south florida future, experts say. With just three feet of sealevel rise, more than a third of southern florida will vanish. The cost of climate change and rising seas is very real in south florida. Sea levels around florida have risen up to 8 inches since 1950, and are now rising as much as 1 inch every 3 years, mainly due to a slowing gulf stream. Miami, florida, is on the frontline for potential impact by risng sea. Kate macmillin and juliet pinto, two professors at florida international university s school of journalism and mass communicatione, explore the narrative of a south florida community under threat from sea level rise in this halfhour documentary. For the hundreds of thousands of floridians holding 30year.
Florida s sea level rose 6x faster than average and it s not due to climate change trevor nace senior contributor opinions expressed by forbes contributors are their own. July 23, 2014 ted gutsche documentaries south florida s rising seas 2014 south florida s rising seas impact 2015 webisodes. In an extract from her chilling new book, rising, elizabeth rush details how the u. Lets hope that some progress can be made at the talks, for the sake of south floridas future.
Scientists forecast faster rising seas in south florida. Rising seas mean shrinking south florida future, experts. South florida s development boom is so lucrative it seems. The states response could set an example for other nations around the. Order reprint the subject of global warming has become so politically unpalatable over the. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new.
University of south florida oceanographer gary mitchum said data from worldwide tide gauges suggest the sea. And yet the intergovernmental panel on climate change expects roughly two feet of rise by century s end. The pbc planning congress is hosting screening and discussion of south floridas rising seas. Florida is about to be wiped off the map environment. But you cant do anything like that in miami or south florida. In short, the app and website helped to visualize the unseen of sea level rise in south florida. Using the sea level in 1992 as a reference point, and based on information from the southeast florida regional climate compact, noaa and the us army corps of engineers, in 2020 sea level will have risen by 6 to 12 inches. If you live in south florida, then sea level rise is probably happening right under your nose.
Jan 02, 2014 two sjmc faculty, kate macmillin and juliet pinto, explore the narrative of a community under threat from sea level rise in their halfhour documentary, south florida s rising seas. We explore from the geography to the geology why floridians are already being affected by rising seas and sunny day flooding in their everyday lives. Eventually, as seawater moves in, it could contaminate plants on the surface and the region s stores of freshwater beneath. Mitchum this book offers an indepth examination of the cycle of sea levels in the past and the science behind the current measurements and the future projections. Like many vulnerable communities, there is a gap between the current policies local governments in south florida are pursuing and adaptive interventions that could significantly reduce their exposure to climate change. Aug 30, 20 b eyond all these fears that keep south floridas environmentalists and urban planners up at night, rising sea levels present an even more chilling threat to life in greater miami. The south florida clean water movement public group facebook. Florida s mangroves face death by rising sea level. Interviews with geologists, engineers, community leaders, and activists help explain sea level rise, the threats it poses to the region, and what is being to respond to these changes.
Feb 24, 2014 kate macmillin and juliet pinto explore the narrative of a south florida community under threat from sea level rise in this halfhour documentary. Just down the coast from donald trumps weekend retreat, the residents and businesses of south florida are experiencing regular episodes of water in the streets. The east coast of the united states is slowly but steadily sinking into the sea. The papers say the new the invading sea project will prioritize sea level rise as an issue in this year s midterm elections, and collectively boost their editorial focus on the challenges presented by rising seas. Data and maps provided can be used at several scales to. David fleshler, sun sentinel president obama s top environmental adviser came to fort lauderdale thursday to express the administration s commitment to fighting global warming and protecting the nation from rising sea levels. The invading sea is a collaboration by news organizations across florida to address the threat we face from sealevel rise. Home research help libguides at south florida state college. As our seas continue to rise, some cities, like miami, are planning to. But as many of the people working in south florida acknowledge, its one thing to try to keep water off a small. The eyes project was a continuation to the work of macmillin and pinto, who produced the awardwinning documentary, south florida s rising seas. Rising seas bring heavy burden to florida coastal economy. Rising seas push too much salt into the florida everglades npr.
South florida scientists fear mass exodus as sea level rise. I think it s going to be a very slow, gradual change. Miami is racing against time to keep up with sealevel rise. Rising is not just a book about rising sea levels and the lost habitats and homes.
Sea level rise in florida university press of florida. Climate change scientists warn about the rising sea levels that can flood coastal cities. Jun 20, 2016 sea level rise as a result of global warming is not stopping developers of floridas coast. Take the six million people who live in south florida today and divide. As the water level rises in the coming years and decades, the impact will dramatically change south floridas landscape. Sign up for our newsletter and enter to win the second edition of our book. This is a pre1923 historical reproduction that was curated for q. It appeared on wpbt2 in january 2014 and received the best short documentary award at a docmiami sept.
South floridas rising seas sea level rise documentary. Cbs news florida is a battleground state, but there s another fight that president obama and. South florida s rising seas 2014 movies, tv, celebs, and more. Mar 03, 2016 rising seas pull fort lauderdale, floridas building boomtown, toward a bust. According to middleoftheroad predictions, seas will rise by as much as two feet by 2060 in south florida. South florida s rising seas special 26m 36s two sjmc faculty, kate macmillin and juliet pinto, explore the narrative of a south florida community under threat from sea level rise in this half. Rising seas pull fort lauderdale, floridas building boomtown. In the battle against rising seas, the region which has more to lose than almost anywhere else in the world is becoming ground zero. Local news reports make it clear that public officials, academics, every day people, and voters, are being confronted with the reality of sea level rise in one of america s most vulnerable metro areas, miami these clips point to the ways that south florida s rising seas are sinking in to the way people must begin to adapt.
In a state exposed to hurricanes as well as rising seas, people like john van leer, an oceanographer at the university of miami, worry that one day they will no longer be able to insureor sell. About a quarter of the state s 19 million residents depend on wells sunk into the enormous biscayne aquifer. Professor shawn smallman, portland state university. Since the florida legislature passed the clean waterways act of 2020, why is the santa fe river bill of. As our seas continue to rise, some cities, like miami, are planning to spend billions on. People are beginning to talk about rising seas as if adequate preparation, funding and human ingenuity will save south florida from the problems it s already experiencing. How rising sea levels continue to endanger south florida. South florida by the numbers is a web feature that catalogs the most notable, quirky and surprising real estate statistics.
Jun 12, 2018 south floridas leaders are planning for rising seas, but its a race to hold back the water. Interviews with geologists, engineers, community leaders, and activists help explain sea level rise, the threats it poses to the. More research shows sea level rise impacts home value. South florida s low elevation, intensive urban development, and delicate ecosystems make it vulnerable to sea level rise. South floridas leaders are planning for rising seas, but it. Contributing editor jeff goodells new book, the water will come, will be. Many luxury homes on the coast are being built with the idea that the ground floor can flood and leave most of the home.
And this is what makes south florida s problem with rising seas, well, special. The sea is not rising, its your land that is sinking. For some property owners in miami beach, raising their homes and buildings may be the only solution to dealing with rising seas. Oct 25, 2016 while floridas natural history indicates that there is nothing new about the changing elevation of the sea, what is newand alarmingis the combination of the rising seas and the evergrowing, immobile human infrastructure near the coasts. How rising sea levels endanger south florida by century s end, rising sea levels will turn the nation s urban fantasyland into an. Will south florida sink or swim under rising sea levels. Scientists say south florida s officials should be ready for it, because itll happen sooner or later. But none of that is slowing real estate development in low.
Nov 12, 20 of course, no single storm can be linked to climate change. The hot, wet state of florida is often held up as the poster child for climate. We want to raise awareness, amplify the voice of our region and create a call to action that cant be ignored. Rising seas miami beach house raising sea level rise. In an extract from her new book rising, elizabeth rush explains the. Residents of miami and surrounding counties have already seen that rise in action. Impact, a florida international university studentproduced documentary related to south floridas future environmental challenges related to rising sea level. The venice of america is expecting its population to grow by a third, but it already cant handle the impacts of. South florida scientists fear mass exodus as sea level. The purpose of this map viewer is to provide federal, state, and local coastal resource managers and planners with a preliminary look at sea level rise and coastal flooding impacts.
South florida pbs presents south floridas rising seas. Compared with estimates made in 2015, the new prediction is for about 5 inches 12 centimeters in additional sea level rise under a moderate. South florida is frequently cited as the part of the united state of america as. South floridas rising seas documentary trailer youtube. Floridas mangroves face death by rising sea level atlas. South floridas leaders are planning for rising seas, but. Sea level rise has already begun to threaten florida s freshwater supply. It is the clearest and most readable description of how and why the sea level changes and what the future has in store for us. Impact, a florida international university studentproduced documentary related to south florida s future environmental challenges related to rising sea level. Just down the coast from donald trump s weekend retreat, the residents and businesses of south florida are experiencing regular episodes of water in the streets. Mar 16, 2015 floridas coastal populations and its economy face serious threats from rising sea levels caused by global climate change. In 1890, just over six thousand people lived in the damp lowlands of south florida. Floridas sea level rose 6x faster than average and its. Wpbt to air south floridas rising seas south florida.
Miami beach officials say that as the city raises its streets, t. St petersburg, tampa, miami, miami beach and panama city. Local pbs affiliate wpbt will premiere documentary south florida s rising seas on wednesday, jan. Jul 21, 2015 scientists say south florida s officials should be ready for it, because itll happen sooner or later. South florida sea level rise the sink or swim project. Theres no real technological fix for rising seas there other than elevating. In an extract from her chilling new book, rising, elizabeth rush details how the us coastline will be radically transformed in the. Impact, a florida international university studentproduced documentary related to south florida s future environmental challenges related to rising sea. Few places on the planet are more at risk from the climate crisis than south florida, where more than 8 million residents are affected by the convergence of almost every modern environmental challenge from rising seas to contaminated drinking water, more frequent and powerful hurricanes, coastal erosion, flooding and vanishing wildlife and. Documentary south floridas rising seas by juliet pinto. Climate change impacts on floridas biodiversity and ecology.
Rising seas and south florida intro to global studies. As broward county s resilience officer, i have been working on the issue of sea level rise adaptation for more than 15 years. Kate macmillin and juliet pinto explore the narrative of a south florida community under threat from sea level rise in this halfhour documentary. And this is for regions that can adapt to changing sea levels. With every passing day, and every recordbreaking hurricane, it grows clearer that climate change is neither imagined nor distantand that rising seas are transforming the coastline of the united states in irrevocable ways. A primer sea levels are rising globally and in florida. Two sjmc faculty, kate macmillin and juliet pinto, explore the narrative of a south florida community under threat from sea level rise in this halfhour documentary. South florida s leaders are planning for rising seas, but it s a race to hold back the water. Seas rising but florida keeps building on the coast. Published on jan 2, 2014 two sjmc faculty, kate macmillin and juliet pinto, explore the narrative of a community under threat from sea level rise in their halfhour documentary, south floridas.
The 30minute documentary, south floridas rising seas, produced by fiu school of journalism and mass communications professors kate macmillin and juliet pinto, addresses just that. While florida s natural history indicates that there is nothing new about the changing elevation of the sea, what is newand alarmingis the combination of the rising seas and the evergrowing, immobile human infrastructure near the coasts. Sea level rise documentary depicting the hard reality of sea level rise in south florida from the perspective of those whose job it is to deal with climate change. Miami beach is working hard to confront its problem with sea level rise headon. What you need to know to live through the coronavirus crisis in south florida.
Sea level rise is a very slow, creeping phenomenon, said the oceanographer john englander, author of high tide on main street. People suggest, why dont we do what the dutch do, says obeysekera. This includes the greater miami metro area and the beaches. Noss, author of forgotten grasslands of the south every floridian. No classrooms in miami, hard rock testing increases and businessopening talk. With six feet of sealevel rise, south florida is toast, says tom. An fiu student doc on south floridas environmental challenges related to rising sea level skip to main content. Rosemary ohara, editorial page editor for the sun sentinel, explains for this week s state of science. Few parts of the united states are as vulnerable to sea level rise as south florida.
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