Authorities in the Palm Beach County in the state of Florida has hired a new "climate change and sustainability coordinator."

The move comes despite the fact that Florida Governor Rick Scott is among the most critical governors in the country relating to the issue of climate science. He has even directed the state agencies not to use terms like "global warming" and "climate change".However, filling up of the position of climate change and sustainability coordinator for the first time shows that there is intent to fight the impact of climate change in the state. Experts said that Florida is among the states that are most risk in the country when it comes to climate change.

Natalie Schneider, an urban planning expert has been hired for the position by the county. His main job will be to oversee the implementation of the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Action Plan that was prepared by four southeast Florida counties. The countiesinclude growing cities like Miami and Fort Lauderdale, as well asWest Palm Beach.The plan contains more than 100 recommendations like raising low-lying roadways and moving water supply pumps inland to temporarily avoid salt water.