Subway systems around the world are struggling to cope with flooding as the planet warms. … [Read more...] about The NYC subway is drowning. Here’s how to save it.
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City Dwellers Face Unequal Heat Exposure En Route to the Metro
Socioeconomic factors drive how much extreme heat public transit users in Chicago, NYC, and Washington, D.C., experience as they walk to and from metro stations. … [Read more...] about City Dwellers Face Unequal Heat Exposure En Route to the Metro
How New York City Mayor-Elect Mamdani Is Bridging Climate Preparedness to Kitchen Table Concerns
On November 4, 2025, newly elected New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani stood before a roaring crowd and led them through his campaign’s three core promises: “Freeze the Rent,” “Fast and Free Buses,” … [Read more...] about How New York City Mayor-Elect Mamdani Is Bridging Climate Preparedness to Kitchen Table Concerns
When It Rains, It … Is ‘Terrifying’
After a summer of tragic flash floods, a once-cozy or inconvenient weather event is causing anxiety and dread for some. … [Read more...] about When It Rains, It … Is ‘Terrifying’
How We Move Forward: A Chat with Climate School Professor Sheila Foster
Columbia Climate School professor Sheila Foster is a pioneer in environmental and climate justice. A nationally recognized legal scholar, Foster works at the intersection of law, policy and community … [Read more...] about How We Move Forward: A Chat with Climate School Professor Sheila Foster
Planning a bold climate future means knowing what NYC needs
The city’s scientists have spent years taking on some of the city’s biggest climate issues. Here’s some of what they say the city needs to do to adapt. … [Read more...] about Planning a bold climate future means knowing what NYC needs