Miami’s Slow-Motion Catastrophe
Scientists and residents have warned about Miami’s vulnerability to sea-level rise since the 2010s. Researchers like Harold Wanless projected 2-6 feet of rising oceans by 2100, threatening the city’s existence. Despite “sunny-day flooding” regularly inundating neighborhoods like Miami Beach, developers continued building luxury condos on vulnerable coastlines. Climate change denial and real estate profits trumped safety concerns. By 2025, Miami’s $400 billion property market faces looming devaluation while infrastructure upgrades remain inadequate.
