Adaptive Response to Sea Level Rise in Florida
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Title:
Adaptive Response to Sea Level Rise in Florida Implications for Comprehensive and Public-Facilities Planning
Creator:
Deyle, Robert E.
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Language:
English

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Climate Change ( lcsh )
Sea Level Rise ( lcsh )
Florida ( lcsh )

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Abstract:
This report follows the implications of public-facilities planning in Florida as a response to Sea level rise. The design lives of different infrastructure types are listed here, including bridges (75 years), Sewage treatment and wastewater reclamation facilities (up to 50 years), and water distribution systems (30-50 + years). This report suggests Protection- the idea of standing up and defending seawalls and levees as a viable response to dealing with the implications of sea level rise. ( English )

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Florida International University
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