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    rickartz
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    Well, it's a shame to lose something like that for the irresponsible acts of our species, but what's the worst that could happen because of it? Damn, so it wasn't increasing already?

    Well, it's a shame to lose something like that for the irresponsible acts of our species, but what's the worst that could happen because of it?

    “The most important impact for human society will be the increase in weather extremes that we are experiencing now, such as heatwaves, wildfires and floods..."

    Damn, so it wasn't increasing already?

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      JustinFTL
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      I'm a 15-year resident of Fort Lauderdale. In the short time I've lived here, it seems there has been an increase in flooding and beach erosion in the area. Just recently, the area was given...

      I'm a 15-year resident of Fort Lauderdale. In the short time I've lived here, it seems there has been an increase in flooding and beach erosion in the area. Just recently, the area was given federal emergency funding for a "1-in-1000" year flood. Frequently when I visit Miami Beach, part or all of Alton Drive is under water because the pumps can't keep up with normal, tropical rains. I've seen barges pumping sand back up onto eroded beaches multiple times.

      Maybe I'm only noticing it now because of heightened awareness to climate issues now that people are finally starting to take it seriously? Maybe it's all real. Either way, it makes me sad. I love this area, but I can't see myself ever buying property here again. Homeowners insurance is becoming prohibitively expensive. I have a friend whose policy went up 50% this year. Plus the risk of catastrophically rising sea levels in my lifetime. I'm going to keep renting for now.

      Maybe it's time for a change of scenery. I have had my eye on the Chattanooga area for a while...

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      1. rickartz
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        I just saw a post about someone who could not breathe when she got our of her house, because the air was burning her internally. I think she lives in New York, and there was some forest in fire...

        I just saw a post about someone who could not breathe when she got our of her house, because the air was burning her internally. I think she lives in New York, and there was some forest in fire there. And now you reminded me about floodings and beach erosion, as a coast guy I think we should run for the mountains then. My city is like 5 meters over sea level, so I'll be the first to go.