Florida Cactus Is First Local Extinction In USA Due To Sea Level Rise

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Florida Cactus Is First Local Extinction In USA Due To Sea Level Rise

The climate crisis is no longer a distant threat; it’s a present reality with devastating consequences. From record-breaking temperatures in Death Valley to the alarming rise of sea levels, the effects are undeniable. Tragically, the United States has witnessed its first local extinction due to sea level rise: the Key Largo tree cactus ( Pilosocereus millspaughii). This unique cactus, only discovered in 1992, once thrived in a small population i…