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Densely developed, low-lying South Florida is one of the most vulnerable regions to sea-level rise and climate change in the U.S. and the world. South Florida sits on the front lines of sea-level rise and climate change—and this WLRN original production offers a compelling look at how local communities are responding. Filmed throughout the 2024 hurricane season, it highlights innovative projects and grassroots efforts across the region, from infrastructure improvements to environmental education and citizen science. Following climate leaders and advocates over the course of a year, the film captures both the urgency of these challenges and the resilience of those working toward solutions. It culminates at a regional summit in Key West, where participants reflect on progress and the path ahead.
Transcript
00:00It's time to prepare for the next round of hotter temperatures, more frequent
00:04floods, and stronger tropical storms. South Florida has long been a leader in
00:08climate action. What we are facing is nothing like what we have faced before.
00:14We're seeing the effects today. We're seeing the flooding. We're seeing extreme
00:19heat. If we keep our head in the sand, I think we lose the final. We don't have a
00:24day to waste.
00:30We don't have a day to waste.

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