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California and Florida grew quickly on the promise of perfect climates in the 1900s – today, they lead the country in climate change risks

  • Written by Henry Knight Lozano, Senior Lecturer in American History & Director of Liberal Arts, University of Exeter
California and Florida grew quickly on the promise of perfect climates in the 1900s – today, they lead the country in climate change risksIconic California from a 1920s orange box label.Covina Citrus Industry Photographs

Images of orange groves and Spanish-themed hotels with palm tree gardens filled countless pamphlets and articles promoting Southern California and Florida in the late 19th century, promising escape from winter’s reach.

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