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From ThinkProgress: Climate Skeptic Gov. Rick Scott's Beachfront Mansion Is At Risk From Sea Level Rise
Gov. Scotts beachfront property is in the path of sea level rise projections in the state, putting the governor in one of the most vulnerable positions in regards to rising waters, the Times reports. The governors $9.2 million Naples mansion sits about 200 feet away from the ocean and a foot above sea level, and the sea on his stretch of beach has risen about 8 or 9 inches over the last century. That rate is in line with other parts of South Florida a tide gauge in Key West has documented a rise in sea level of 9 inches over the last century, an increase thats led to flooding, both after rains and when the sun is shining. And Gov. Scotts home isnt the only one in his area at risk: a 2012 report found that sea level rise will triple the chance of a storm surge that would put more than 11,000 homes in Naples at risk of flooding by 2030.
Still, the Tampa Bay Times reports, when asked last week about whether he thinks sea level rise is a threat to his home, Scott said no.
Still, the Tampa Bay Times reports, when asked last week about whether he thinks sea level rise is a threat to his home, Scott said no.
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The White Houses National Climate Assessment called the Southeast, including Florida, exceptionally vulnerable to sea level rise. South Florida is particularly vulnerable because the region is low-lying with a porous foundation, making contamination of water supplies through saltwater intrusion, along with the imminent threat of increased inland flooding during heavy rain events, a major concern.
But its the increased strength of storm surges that will pose the most risk to Scotts property, Jim Beever of the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council told the Tampa Bay Times. Water will be pushed in toward his house from the Gulf of Mexico, and the road in front of his house would likely flood first, since its at a lower elevation than the house.
Belief in climate change is optional, but participation is mandatory, Beever said.
Belief in climate change is optional, but participation is mandatory, Beever said.
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Fla. gov Rick Scott's mansion at risk from rising sea levels (Original Post)
LongTomH
May 2014
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Faux pas
(14,681 posts)1. Boo
F-ing Hoo
RobertEarl
(13,685 posts)2. He's not worried
Scott knows we poor people, thru the miracle of socialism, will bail him out.
Politicalboi
(15,189 posts)3. Better sell soon
Although, with this news, who would buy it. Maybe they can seal them in steel with a periscope in the attic.
exboyfil
(17,863 posts)4. Limbaugh's is on the beach as well
I am sure they will both collect from the public insurance funds.