- Scientist’s forecast rising sea levels (climate change) will cover most of Miami by year 2100, destroying $200 billion worth of real estate (Zillow).
- However, a more imminent threat is flooding from more frequent storms/hurricanes pushing toxins into Miami’s major aquifers (underground water processing plants), the city’s main source of drinking water.
- Toxins derive from seawater, buildings, rocks, and also fecal overflow.
- While seawater desalination may be Miami’s only option, it’s 2.5x more expensive than aquifer processing and energy intensive (emissions, global warming).
