Every summer, a neighborhood in Queens loses its beach to piping plovers, an endangered shorebird. Some residents want it back. … [Read more...] about These Birds Have Their Own Beach. Their Human Neighbors Want In.
The Dog Days of Summer Are Here Early. New York City Is Adapting.
Global warming has led to more extreme weather earlier and later in the year, causing New Yorkers to rethink their relationship to the seasonal calendar. … [Read more...] about The Dog Days of Summer Are Here Early. New York City Is Adapting.
Society showing it ‘can’t keep up,’ climate professor reacts to extreme heat deaths
Radley Horton, professor at Columbia University's Climate School, tells Bianna Golodryga we need all hands on deck to tackle the climate crisis. … [Read more...] about Society showing it ‘can’t keep up,’ climate professor reacts to extreme heat deaths
Sponge Cities Are the Future of Urban Flood Mitigation
As climate change amplifies urban flooding, here’s how communities can scale up stormwater management and green infrastructure techniques to make "sponge cities." … [Read more...] about Sponge Cities Are the Future of Urban Flood Mitigation
2023 beats record for hottest year on record by larger than expected margin
Last year was the hottest on record by a long shot. Europe’s top climate agency released data showing 2023 global temperatures averaged 1.48 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. Record-high … [Read more...] about 2023 beats record for hottest year on record by larger than expected margin