Analysis | Ambitious plans for Everglades restoration falter as specter of sea-level rise gets close

For years, whenever I found myself in Miami with an afternoon to spare, I sneaked off west to where a road abruptly separates the urban grid from the Everglades. Depending on time, I drove as deep into the saw grass void as I could, parked, got out and gazed up at tropical clouds racing unimpeded by tree or building.

Then, usually, I burst into tears.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/27/travel/everglades-florida.html

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