Deny, Deny, Deny
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has warned its employees about using the term climate change and global warming in official documents. The reason for doing this is probably partly political and for other more obscure reasons as unwritten policies are more easily denied.
Just because the bureaucrats can't talk or write about it doesn't mean the bureaucrats and public won't be affected by climate change.
A rise in sea level can make big changes in Florida's coast line and beach front.
Tristram Korten of The Florida Center for Investigative Reporting should be saluted for following up on this troubling issue. This is what oversight by the press is supposed to do. Our elected officials would rather ignore or deny that there are issues in the Sunshine State that might need a little attention.
If you live on Miami Beach or along A1A in Fort Lauderdale coastal flooding during certain high tide periods already exists. Millions of dollars are being spent to rebuild beaches yearly. Insurance rate increases suck money out of the pocket out of Florida residents and is becoming a major expense for the ordinary citizens.
The scary thing about this twist on suppression of speech is that it probably reflects the actual attitude of a lot of folks in Florida. Better we not discuss it because it might affect me.
Just because the bureaucrats can't talk or write about it doesn't mean the bureaucrats and public won't be affected by climate change.
A rise in sea level can make big changes in Florida's coast line and beach front.
Tristram Korten of The Florida Center for Investigative Reporting should be saluted for following up on this troubling issue. This is what oversight by the press is supposed to do. Our elected officials would rather ignore or deny that there are issues in the Sunshine State that might need a little attention.
If you live on Miami Beach or along A1A in Fort Lauderdale coastal flooding during certain high tide periods already exists. Millions of dollars are being spent to rebuild beaches yearly. Insurance rate increases suck money out of the pocket out of Florida residents and is becoming a major expense for the ordinary citizens.
The scary thing about this twist on suppression of speech is that it probably reflects the actual attitude of a lot of folks in Florida. Better we not discuss it because it might affect me.
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