Hurricane Sandy
Extreme weather in 2012 directly linked to climate change
Scientists say rising sea levels and global warming increased magnitude and likelihood of 2012 extreme weather, including Hurricane Sandy
Comment: COP19 must discuss losses caused by climate change
COP 19 attendees should fund research on financial and human losses from climate change related disasters
How scientists at NOAA are mapping New York’s watery future
When Hurricane Sandy hit, New York’s flooding maps were 30 years out of date. NOAA scientists are making sure this never happens again
New York’s Bloomberg proposes $20bn climate adaptation plan
Morning Summary: New storm barriers, flood walls, levies and sand dunes proposed for NYC in response to damage from Hurricane Sandy in 2012
US 2012 weather extremes mapped
The National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has published a map of extreme US events with low snowfall, continuing drought and damaged crops leaving a difficult legacy for 2013
$60bn Hurricane Sandy loss and damage package hangs in balance
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie attacks Federal Government for slow delivery of funds to storm affected areas
Natural disasters cost $160bn in 2012
Hurricane Sandy costliest single event but non-economic losses from agriculture could be felt long into 2013
Hurricane Sandy’s timely reminder to take sea level rise seriously
Writing for RTCC, John Englander argues that the recent devastation experienced by New York City and parts of the Caribbean demonstrates why rising sea levels are a clear and present threat