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Feb 27, 2023 · Since its colonial founding over 400 years ago, New York City developed and shaped its built environment to a regional climate of moderate seasonal weather patterns and stable sea levels. Marshes were drained, shorelines were extended, forests were cleared, and open land was paved over, leading to New York City’s explosive growth.
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New York City will invest in reliable physical and digital infrastructure that is ready to meet the needs of a 21st century city. Take Action When we bring our voices, our action, and our advocacy to our schools, our homes, and our workplaces, we can create a more sustainable and resilient future for the 8.3 million people who call our five boroughs home.
Dec 21, 2023 · “Climate change is impacting the city rapidly—from one of the driest summers on record to the wettest September that brought flooding to much of the city. That’s why the Adams administration is working around-the-clock to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fortify the city against these extreme weather patterns,” said Commissioner Aggarwala .
Apr 22, 2019 · Julie Tighe, President of the New York League of Conservation Voters, said "While the federal government is denying climate change, New York City is taking action to reduce our carbon footprint and make our communities more sustainable. NYLCV applauds Mayor de Blasio for advancing the OneNYC 2050 plan to make New York City greener throughout our power, transportation, and buildings sectors.
Climate change is impacting New York City and its residents, and causing more extreme heat, extreme rainfall, coastal storm surge, and chronic tidal flooding. Explore the pages below to learn more about how climate change is affecting our city, communities, vulnerable populations, public health, natural systems, critical infrastructure, buildings, and economy.
Apr 26, 2019 · NPCC’s science-based findings and projections are used by the Mayor’s Office of Recovery and Resiliency, which oversees OneNYC, New York City’s $20 billion portfolio of programs to make the city more resilient to climate change. OneNYC’s strategies include planning and policy studies, legislation, and investments in neighborhoods, buildings, critical infrastructure, and projects to ...
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Jan 22, 2024 · The sea levels around New York City have already risen about a foot since 1900, a higher rate than the global average. The NPCC expects sea levels around the city to continue to rise at least another foot — or up to almost two feet — by the 2050s. The range has to do with the amount of planet-warming gas emitted into the atmosphere.
