South Florida Climate Change

From Florida Governor Charlie Crist's "State of the State Address" January 2007

“This simple fact reflects a challenge that we ignore at our own peril. I am persuaded that global climate change is one of the most important issues that we will face this century.

With almost 1,200 miles of coastline and the majority of our citizens living near that coastline, Florida is more vulnerable to rising ocean levels and violent weather patterns than any other state. Yet, we have done little to understand and address the root causes of this problem, or frankly, even acknowledge that the problem exists...."

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Experts debate costs of climate control
by BY BRENDA KREBS and JOHN DORSCHNER
(3/13/2008)

Bush budget seeks more for climate change
by Renee Schoof
(2/4/2008)

Donations to 'green' causes become popular to offset carbon emissions
by Doreen Hemlock
(1/7/2008)

Scientists debate climate modification
by JULIE SEVRENS LYONS
(12/28/2007)

SOUTH FLORIDA OFFICIAL APPOINTED TO FLORIDA ENERGY COMMISSION - News Release
by Alyssa Brown - Contact Person
(12/24/2007)

We can reduce damage
by FRANK ACKERMAN
(12/21/2007)

Cleaning up the climate
by JOHN DORSCHNER
(12/16/2007)

Report: Global warming will cost Florida
by Mary Ellen Klas
(11/28/2007)

U.N Report Describes Risks of Inaction on Climate Change
by Elisabeth Rosenthal
(11/17/2007)

Crist mission: enlarge trade with Brazil
by David Adams
(10/31/2007)