"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
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New York City sea levels could rise a foot in next decade
"The nation’s largest city will see as much as 10 percent more precipitation and temperature increases of 2 degrees to 4.7 degrees, the New York City Panel on Climate Change (NPCC) said at … [Read more...] about New York City sea levels could rise a foot in next decade
New Climate Projections: NYC Will Keep Getting Hotter and Wetter
"New projections from the New York City Panel on Climate Change (NPCC) confirm that the city will be hotter, rainier and wetter in the coming years — with major shifts hitting the city in the 2030s, … [Read more...] about New Climate Projections: NYC Will Keep Getting Hotter and Wetter
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
New York Has $1.1 Billion to Fight Flooding. Will It Be Enough?
"For Franco Montalto, a flooding expert and engineer, decades of research were suddenly amplified by a real-life emergency in the Adirondacks, where he and his family were on vacation this … [Read more...] about New York Has $1.1 Billion to Fight Flooding. Will It Be Enough?
My Experience as a Fellow With the New York City Panel on Climate Change
"As a fellow funded by the Environmental Justice and Climate Just Cities Network at the Columbia Climate School, I was part of the NPCC’s Health Working Group, co-led by Janice Barnes, the founder of … [Read more...] about My Experience as a Fellow With the New York City Panel on Climate Change