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Accelerated climate change may seem like a remote concern to most Floridians, but in fact, global warming threatens the beautiful coastal communities and tourist-driven prosperity the state is known for. This October 2001 NRDC report finds that global warming in Florida will lead to coastal floods, saltwater contamination of underground drinking water supplies, more frequent wildfires, declining crop yields, and severe deterioration of the state's unique Everglades and coral-reef ecosystems. While the worst effects won't come for several decades, the report makes it clear that state officials should begin preparing now and reduce the pollution that causes global warming.

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OVERVIEW & QUICK REFERENCE
Press Release
Brief Summary
Photo Essay: Effect on Floridians
Map: A Snapshot of Global Warming's Threat to Florida

FULL REPORT IN PDF
Adobe Acrobat file (size: 667k)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
(Links indicate sections available as individual webpages)
Executive Summary
Florida's Projected Global Warming
Coastal Florida and Sea Level Rise
Human Health
Agriculture, Commercial Forests, and Natural Ecosystems
Conclusion

Feeling the Heat in Florida : Global Warming on the Local Level. By Jeff Fiedler. October 2001. Photocopy only, $7.00. Order print copies .

last revised 10/23/2001