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How can low-lying Cuban coastal communities like Varadero adapt to rising sea levels, increasing storm frequency and intensity, and potential saltwater intrusion into agricultural land?

lestersolorzano — 2024-12-03 15:10:02 UTC

There is a plethora of ways people living around coastal waters can adapt to climate change and rising sea levels.

What is saltwater intrusion and its effects on people?

lestersolorzano — 2024-12-03 15:23:13 UTC

Saltwater intrusion can have a major impact on communities as it prevents clean water for daily usage and agriculture needs.

Effects of storms on coastal communities.

lestersolorzano — 2024-12-03 15:30:09 UTC

Because of the constant change on the Earth's climate, it's important to note that tropical storms and in worst case hurricanes tend to build most of its strength over warm waters.

lestersolorzano — 2024-12-03 15:31:43 UTC

lestersolorzano — 2024-12-03 15:32:30 UTC

Cuban Beaches

lestersolorzano — 2024-12-03 15:33:31 UTC

Solutions to the ongoing threat!

lestersolorzano — 2024-12-03 15:43:16 UTC

Some of the few things that people can do to solve this growing problem is by preserving wetlands and restoring coral reefs. Another thing can be to create living shorelines or elevating infrastructure. Lastly to address agricultural issues would be to create sustainable irrigation and introduce salt-tolerant crops.

Biography of Lester Solorzano

lestersolorzano — 2024-12-03 15:57:19 UTC

Born and raised in Miami, Florida on June 14, 2000. An undergraduate student finishing his last semester and will continue to polish skills in the cybersecurity field.