Rising Sea Levels Threaten to Submerge Miami

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, warns that Miami could be completely submerged by the year 2100 due to Arctic ice melt. Referencing a new study by the International Quake Glacial Collaboration, he explains that a projected six-foot sea level rise would overwhelm existing infrastructure. Another study from the University of Florida predicts 60% of Miami could be underwater by 2050, as the city’s current levees won’t withstand the rising ocean. He also shares concerns on similar coastal vulnerabilities in broader climate discussions…

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