top of page

Trump Ignores Climate Change. That’s Very Bad for Disaster Planners

  • csrice8
  • Nov 9, 2017
  • 1 min read

When Hurricane Irma swept through the Florida Keys in September, it brought a vivid preview of the damage that climate change could inflict on the region in the decades ahead.

The storm washed out two sections of the highway connecting the Keys, leaving residents stranded for days. With ocean levels rising around these low-lying islands, however, that interruption could end up seeming minor: By 2030, half the county’s roads could be affected by flooding.

photo credit: The National Guard

 
 
 

Comments


Like what you read? Donate now and help DRP implement more projects that help communities adapt to the effects of climate change.

Donate with PayPal

© 2017 by Developing Radio Partners.

bottom of page