Florida is 'Ground Zero' for sea level rise
Miami Beach, United States (AFP) April 22, 2014 - Warm sunshine and sandy beaches make south Florida and its crown city, Miami, a haven for tourists, but the area is increasingly endangered by sea level rise, experts said Tuesday. During a special Senate hearing held in Miami Beach, Senator Bill Nelson described south Florida as "Ground Zero" for climate change and its threats to coastal communities. The perils for Miami are particularl ... more

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