Global Warming in Florida

One of the greatest impacts of global warming for residents of Gainesville, Florida, like myself, is rising temperatures. Notably, global warming is projected to increase the average temperature of Florida by 4-10°F, which implies that winters will be cooler and summers hotter—the summer heat index will likely increase by 8-15°F by 2100 (Alvarez et al., 2001). Consequently, the chances of experiencing more frequent and extreme heat will increase, with inland parts like Gainesville experiencing the greatest increases (Florida Climate Center, n.d.): Global Warming in Florida.

Also, higher temperatures are likely to cause intense droughts and widespread fires that damage homes, forests, and other natural ecosystems. In addition, the rising temperatures will likely result in poor health due to poor air quality, increased heat-related diseases, and possible increases in infectious disease incidence rates (Alvarez et al., 2001).

Moreover, global warming is expected to have a significant impact on precipitation events in Florida. The average annual precipitation is expected to increase in North Florida and decrease in the southern part (Florida Climate Center, n.d.). Nonetheless, whether it decreases or increases, Alvarez et al. (2001) note that the future decades are more likely to experience more extremes between wet and dry periods. Additionally, extreme precipitation events may become more frequent and intense, thus causing destruction to properties and resources.

Accordingly, I can be proactive in alleviating these adverse global warming effects by reducing my carbon footprint by using energy efficiently and using public transportation. On the community level, planting more trees and promoting sustainable urban infrastructure like green roofs would help reduce heat and pollution. Further, possible long-term solutions include avoiding fossil fuels and investing in renewable energy and green technology. Public education on global warming is also crucial in creating awareness and engaging everyone around the globe to take action or participate in discussions regarding effective and cost-friendly solutions.

References

Alvarez, R., Cropper, W., Harwell, M., Jagtap, S., Landsea, C., Letson, D., Parker, C., Shivlani, M., Wanless, H., & Winchester, J. (2001). Feeling the heat in Florida: Global warming on the local level. In NRDC. Natural Resources Defense Council. https://www.nrdc.org/sites/default/files/florida.pdf

Florida Climate Center. (n.d.). Climate change. Florida State University. https://climatecenter.fsu.edu/topics/climate-change

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Discussion Prompt

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Armed with newfound knowledge about the predictions of global warming, think critically about impacts, your role, and solutions for the local, regional, and global communities.

Global Warming in Florida

How will you be personally impacted by global warming, considering where you live (coastal or inland). How can you be proactive to ease the effects of rapid global warming, and what are your ideas for long term solution?

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• The client is from Gainesville, Florida