Facing The Future: South Florida vs. Climate Change

Facing the Future: South Florida vs. Climate Change is a one-hour film that highlights several important efforts communities here are taking to raise awareness of these challenges and address the impacts already being felt throughout the region.

Densely developed, low-lying South Florida is one of the most vulnerable regions to sea-level rise and climate change in the U.S. and the world.

South Florida sits on the front lines of sea-level rise and climate change—and this WLRN original production offers a compelling look at how local communities are responding. Filmed throughout the 2024 hurricane season, it highlights innovative projects and grassroots efforts across the region, from infrastructure improvements to environmental education and citizen science.

Following climate leaders and advocates over the course of a year, the film captures both the urgency of these challenges and the resilience of those working toward solutions. It culminates at a regional summit in Key West, where participants reflect on progress and the path ahead.

Producer

Timothy Long is a documentary filmmaker and environmental journalist who has travelled from the Arctic Ocean to the Amazon to produce stories for the Web and television.

Key experts featured in the film

Alex Harris, the Chief Climate Change Reporter, The Miami Herald
Brian McNoldy, Senior Researcher, UM’s Rosenstiel School
Nkosi Muse, Vice Chairman, City of Miami’s Climate Resilience Committee
Caroline Lewis, Founder of the CLEO Institute
Rhonda Haag, Monroe County Chief Resiliency Officer
Michael Berkowitz, Executive Director of the UM Climate Resilience Institute
Xavier Cortada, Miami Eco-Artist
Jennifer Jurado, Broward County Chief Resilience Officer
Josh Daskin, Science Director, Archbold Biological Station
Colin Polsky, Climate Scientist, Florida Atlantic University
Tiffany Troxler, Director of Science, FIU Sea Level Solutions Center

Curriculum Guides - Middle and High School

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