Low-lying Florida is no stranger to flooding from hurricanes, storms and the occasional high-tide, but as the sea level rises, all three will pose compounding threats to the state’s coastal communities. Judeh visits Davis Islands, a man-made island sitting at the mouth of the Hillsborough river to learn more about how the frontline neighborhood is adapting to a rising sea. With 40% of Americans living along the coast, the questions asked here span the country. Scientists predict that some 4.2 million Americans will experience “disruptive inundation” by the end of the century. Learn more about the Florida’s response by following coverage from our friends at the tampabaytimes , and read up on California’s coastal struggles at the link in bio. 🤏: safinazzal #sealevelrise #california #florida #climatechange