Florida Keys Deliver a Hard Message: As Seas Rise, Some Places Can’t Be Saved – The New York Times

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Article Synopsis – Officials in the Florida Keys have announced that as sea levels continue to rise, some parts of the islands will be too expensive to save. Current estimates put the costs of elevating streets in the keys at $25 million to $60 million a mile, depending on the elevation. This makes elevating streets in less populated areas cost prohibitive. To read the actual article click here.

By Sharon Gray December 6, 2019 Newsletter