A CBS News report by Dan Rather warns that if we don’t stop digging up ancient carbon and burning it, 25% of Florida will be underwater. This was broadcast 43 years ago.

A CBS News report by Dan Rather warns that if we don’t stop digging up ancient carbon and burning it, 25% of Florida will be underwater.

This was broadcast 43 years ago.

I suspect Florida will be underwater any day now.

h/t @mazemoore for digging this up pic.twitter.com/IDgUblL5mE

— Chris Martz (@ChrisMartzWX) February 15, 2026