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.
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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
New NYC climate projections have just been released: brace for warmer and wetter weather in the coming decades.
A new report by the Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice and the New York City Panel on Climate Change (NPCC), an independent board that analyzes local environmental impact, warns that … [Read more...] about New NYC climate projections have just been released: brace for warmer and wetter weather in the coming decades.
NYC releases new climate projections: Here’s what to expect.
New York City is on track for more intense rainfall, flooding and heatwaves, according to the latest report by the Mayor's Office of Climate and Environmental Justice (MOCEJ) and the New York City … [Read more...] about NYC releases new climate projections: Here’s what to expect.
New York City to Get Wetter, Hotter, More Prone to Flooding
"Many New York City co-op and condo boards are understandably anxious about the potential costs of complying with the city's ambitious Climate Mobilization Act, especially Local Law 97, which sets … [Read more...] about New York City to Get Wetter, Hotter, More Prone to Flooding