South Florida considers investment against rising seas

Name: South Florida considers investment against rising seas
Uploaded: 2014-03-19T23:49:47Z
Duration: P537S
Description: In recent years, increased flooding has been a stark wake up call for people living in South Florida. Projections calculated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers indicate sea levels will rise 9 to 24 inches by 2060 in that vulnerable region. Special correspondent Kwame Holman narrates this look by WPBT at how local governments are trying to prepare for the effects of climate change.

Clip: 03/19/2014 | 8m 57s

In recent years, increased flooding has been a stark wake up call for people living in South Florida. Projections calculated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers indicate sea levels will rise 9 to 24 inches by 2060 in that vulnerable region. Special correspondent Kwame Holman narrates this look by WPBT at how local governments are trying to prepare for the effects of climate change.

Aired: 03/19/14

Rating: NR

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South Florida considers investment against rising seas

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