Climate change presents urgent, immediate, and long-term challenges to New York City (NYC). The New York City Panel on Climate Change (NPCC) was established to regularly assess the current state of … [Read more...] about Climate Risk and Equity: Advancing Knowledge Toward a Sustainable Future – Introduction
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Climate Risk and Equity: Advancing Knowledge Toward a Sustainable Future – Conclusions
Navigating present and future climate risks and related socio-economic challenges facing New York City (NYC) will require tradeoffs and compromises negotiated through constructive and scientifically … [Read more...] about Climate Risk and Equity: Advancing Knowledge Toward a Sustainable Future – Conclusions
Concepts and Tools for Envisioning New York City’s Futures
In addition to the projected climate hazards, including potential exposure of vulnerable populations, critical infrastructure, and ecosystems discussed in this NPCC 4th assessment (NPCC4), there are a … [Read more...] about Concepts and Tools for Envisioning New York City’s Futures
Advancing Climate Justice in Climate Adaptation Strategies for New York City
Equity Work Group Co-Chairs: Sheila Foster and Ana Baptista New York City's (NYC) current climate justice challenges can be linked to the region's history of colonization, land dispossession, and … [Read more...] about Advancing Climate Justice in Climate Adaptation Strategies for New York City
Tail Risk, Climate Drivers of Extreme Heat, and New Methods for Extreme Event Projections
Climate Science Work Group Co-Chairs: Christian Braneon and Luis Ortiz Anthropogenic climate change is fundamentally linked to the rapid increase in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions propelled by the … [Read more...] about Tail Risk, Climate Drivers of Extreme Heat, and New Methods for Extreme Event Projections
NYC Climate Risk Information 2022: Observations and Projections
Climate Science & Projections Work Group Co-Chairs:Christian Braneon and Luis Ortiz This New York City Panel on Climate Change (NPCC4) special report offers current climate projections for use … [Read more...] about NYC Climate Risk Information 2022: Observations and Projections