"Climate change is turning into a critical election issue for many Florida candidates — and not just Democrats.

Democrats have long used the issue to hit Republicans in the coastal state, but now some GOP candidates are also touting their work on climate issues.

And in one of the state’s hottest congressional races incumbent Republican Rep. Carlos Curbelo is trying to convince voters he's serious about climate.

Florida is expected to bear the brunt of climate change more than other states. Its long coastline means that, as sea levels rise, it will see more flooding, often due simply to high tides, a phenomenon cities like Miami are already experiencing. Scientists also warn about warmer seas and stronger hurricanes."

Devin Henry reports for The Hill October 16, 2016. [2]