Friday, November 25, 2011

South Florida allegedly feels some of the effects of global warming, but not "the most obvious consequence: higher air temperatures"

South Florida feels effect of climate change - St. Petersburg Times

But some of the effects of global warming have already arrived in South Florida, as coastal cities flood more frequently and overheated corals turn white and die. The region's temperatures have not gone up, however, and many scientists say climate change has had little effect on hurricanes.

...Although South Florida is considered among the most vulnerable parts of the United States to climate change, the region has so far escaped the most obvious consequence: higher air temperatures.

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